Buraq Air (El-Buraq Air Transport Inc) is an airline with its headquarters on the grounds of Mitiga International Airport in Tripoli, Libya.[1] It currently operates a minor international scheduled network and additional charter services and flights in support of CHC.[2] The airline's base is Mitiga International Airport as the larger Tripoli International Airport has not been operational for several years. The current Chairman and CEO is Captain Mohamed Bubeida, who also serves as an active airline pilot.[3]
History
The airline was established on 22 October 2000,[4] and started operations on 15 November 2001; it is the first privately owned airline in Libya.[2]