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French airline connecting Europe and North Africa.
Founded
1946
Headquarters
Massy, France
Aigle Azur was a French airline founded in 1946, making it one of the oldest airlines in France. It primarily operated scheduled and charter flights between France and destinations in North Africa, particularly Algeria, as well as routes to Portugal, Brazil, and other international destinations.
The airline was headquartered at Paris Orly Airport and served a significant French-Algerian diaspora community. It was a major competitor to Air Algérie on Franco-Algerian routes and at its peak operated a fleet of Airbus narrowbody aircraft.
Aigle Azur ceased operations in September 2019 after filing for bankruptcy, leaving thousands of passengers stranded. The airline's collapse was attributed to financial difficulties, mounting debts, and failed rescue attempts by potential buyers.
Hubs & network
Aigle Azur operated primarily from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) as its main hub.
Fleet
The airline operated a fleet consisting mainly of Airbus A320 family aircraft, including A319s and A320s.
Notable facts
- ›Aigle Azur was one of the oldest airlines in France, established in 1946.
- ›The airline ceased all operations on September 5, 2019, after filing for bankruptcy.
- ›It was a major carrier on routes between France and Algeria, serving a large diaspora community.
- ›At its peak, Aigle Azur served over 30 destinations across Europe, Africa, and South America.
- ›Multiple potential buyers failed to complete acquisition deals in the weeks before the airline's collapse.
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