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Connecting Burkina Faso to West Africa and beyond.
Founded
1967
Headquarters
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Air Burkina is the national carrier of Burkina Faso, a landlocked country in West Africa. Founded in 1967, the airline has served as a vital link between Ouagadougou and regional destinations across West and Central Africa, as well as select European routes.
The airline has undergone several ownership changes over the decades, including a period of privatization when the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) held a majority stake. It has faced significant operational challenges including financial difficulties and fleet constraints common to many small African carriers.
Air Burkina operates primarily out of Ouagadougou International Airport and has historically connected the country to cities such as Abidjan, Dakar, Bamako, Niamey, and Cotonou, playing an essential role in regional connectivity for a country with limited surface transport infrastructure.
Hubs & network
Air Burkina's primary hub is Ouagadougou International Airport (OUA), with a secondary base at Bobo-Dioulasso Airport.
Fleet
Air Burkina has operated small regional jet and turboprop aircraft, including the Embraer ERJ-145 and de Havilland Canada Dash 8 series.
Notable facts
- ›Air Burkina is the flag carrier of Burkina Faso, one of the poorest and most landlocked nations in West Africa.
- ›The Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) held a significant ownership stake in the airline for a period.
- ›The airline has faced repeated financial difficulties and periods of suspended or reduced operations.
- ›Air Burkina focuses heavily on intra-West African routes due to Burkina Faso's landlocked geography.
- ›The airline has operated under government oversight for much of its history, reflecting its strategic national importance.
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