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FlyGabon

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FlyGabon
BERJAYA
IATA ICAO Call sign
J7 ABS AFRIJET
Founded7 February 2024;
2 years ago
 (2024-02-07)
Commenced operations
31 August 2024;
23 months ago
 (2024-08-31)
Fleet size8
Destinations19
Websitewww.flygabon.online/en

FlyGabon is the flag carrier of Gabon.

History

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The airline in 2024 received its first ATR 72 and would as a result have the youngest fleet age in Africa and would beacome the youngest ATR operator in Africa.[1][2] Around the same time it would introduce an Airbus A320 to its fleet.[3] this aircraft was configured to have 126 seats.[4]

NAHCO would renew its contracts and would add FlyGabon to its list in 2025.[5] This contract will last 3 years.[6]

In 2026 the airline secured its first Boeing 737 and began to eye international routes such as Paris and London, the aircraft they purchased was formerly operated by China Southern Airlines.[7]

On May 12, 2026, FlyGabon started Lagos operations which increased its destinations to 19.[8]

References

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  1. Orban, André (5 August 2025). "FLYGABON receives first ATR 42-600, becomes Africa's youngest fleet".
  2. "FLYGABON Receives 1st ATR 42-600, Becomes Africa's Youngest Fleet". 4 August 2025.
  3. "FlyGabon introduces initial A320 and first new ATR 42-600". 4 August 2025.
  4. "Fly Gabon strengthens its fleet with the acquisition of an Airbus A320". 27 July 2025.
  5. "NAHCO Renews Major Airline Contracts, Signs FlyGabon Deal, Begins Solar Cell Exports to United States". 24 June 2026.
  6. "NAHCO lands FlyGabon deal, boosts solar cargo exports". 26 June 2026.
  7. "Libreville, Loango National Park and Ivindo Come Under Global Aviation Spotlight as FlyGabon Adds Its First Boeing 737 and Eyes Paris and London Flights".
  8. "FLYGABON launches Lagos operations, offers unbeatable deals, seamless travel to Johannesburg, 19 other destinations". 12 May 2026.