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Libya Observer
03-07-2025
- Business
- Libya Observer
Libyan Airlines denies bankruptcy rumors, calls for urgent government intervention
Libyan Airlines has denied what it described as 'circulating rumors' about declaring bankruptcy, stressing that its operations are ongoing and that all flights are proceeding according to their regular schedules. In an official statement, the company confirmed that it is working to overcome the financial and technical challenges it faces through strategic plans aimed at enhancing its efficiency and ensuring continuity. Company spokesperson Ahmed Al-Taira clarified that the management is making every effort to restructure and revive the airline. However, he voiced an urgent appeal to the Libyan state and relevant authorities to provide the necessary support to save this vital institution. Al-Taira emphasized that the airline has not received any real support over the past three years, especially after the severe damage inflicted on its fleet during the events in the capital, Tripoli. Earlier on Wednesday, Libyan Airlines' management issued a statement explaining the reasons behind the severe crisis it is facing, which has led to delayed salaries for employees and the loss of several benefits, stressing that the current situation is beyond its control. The management explained that the crisis began after operations were forcibly halted due to extensive damage to most of its aircraft and spare parts warehouses during clashes at Tripoli International Airport, noting that this destruction wiped out most of its fleet, leaving the company operating with only one or two planes at best.
Libya Herald
25-06-2025
- Business
- Libya Herald
Italian airliner ITA lands at Benghazi's Benina airport for the first time in 14 years
Benghazi's Benina Airport received yesterday the first Italian Airways ITA flight arriving directly from Rome, after a hiatus of nearly 14 years. The flight is considered by the eastern based Libyan authorities as the official launch by the carrier of its regular Rome to Benghazi service. The flight carried onboard the Italian Consul, the President of the Italian Chamber of Commerce, several Italian officials, in addition to representatives of more than 100 Italian companies. The arrivals will be participating in the activities of the Libyan Italian Development Forum to be held in Benghazi from 25 to 26 June. The eastern based Libyan authorities view the return of this service within the framework of a strategic plan supervised by the Libya Development and Reconstruction Fund, headed by the Haftar family. The flight service is seen as a qualitative leap aimed at reactivating the infrastructure and enhancing the investment environment in the country. They report that the inauguration of this air route is the fruit of a series of meetings and meetings he held with several Italian officials and representatives of major Italian companies during the last period, which paved the way for this achievement. The resumption of this line represents an important gateway for the return of international companies and contributes directly to supporting comprehensive development efforts and the advancement of various sectors inside Libya. ITA flights to Tripoli suspended due to militia clashes It will be recalled, with some irony, that while ITA is launching its new service to Benghazi, it is still temporarily suspending its service to Tripoli after the breakout of militia clashes in the capital in May and June. ITA had commenced flights to Tripoli in January this year. ITA was also reported by Libyan officials to be planning direct flights between Libya and Milan ''soon''. . ITA to launch new Tripoli-Milan service Libya and Qatar sign MoU to prepare studies for Tripoli International Airport investment project vision Aldabaiba conducts inspection tour of the implementation of Tripoli International Airport's first terminal Over 1,500 carriers fly over Libyan airspace monthly – latest airport audits were positive UAE Civil Aviation Authority visits Tripoli's Mitiga airport with view to resuming flights Libya signs accession to the Constitution of the African Civil Aviation Commission of the African Union (AFCAC) Libya and UAE sign MoU to lift air transport restrictions between the two countries Arab Aviation Organisation visits Mitiga Airport for audit Libya and Spain discuss April's Spanish Libyan Economic Forum in Spain and resumption of direct flights Aldabaiba discusses with German Ambassador Tarraf resumption of Lufthansa flights Afriqiyah Airways and Libyan Airlines Managers, plus eight others – detained for deliberately operating flights that do not meet safety standards Tripoli Foreign Ministry meets Austrian ambassador – resumption of direct flights and reopening of embassy are discussed Tripoli Foreign Ministry meets UK Deputy Ambassador – direct flights and visas discussed ITA first regular scheduled flight arrives in Tripoli Transport Ministry celebrates safe Egypt Air emergency landing at Kufra airport and successful health relief offered to ill flight attendant Some recommendations at the Libya Aviation Forum on how to accelerate the lifting of the EU flight ban Libya and Qatar sign update to 2024 Air Services Agreement Qatari UCC and LIA discuss development of Mitiga's 10 million passenger eastern terminal Qatari Civil Aviation audit team inspects Tripoli's Mitiga airport with view to resume flights Qatar Civil Aviation to conduct Libyan airports inspection in October, signs MoU with Libyan counterpart ( Libya signs an initial air services agreement with Qatar – Qatar Airways to resume flights to Libya ( After an 11-year hiatus, Sebha airport resumes international flights mid-November – to Cairo ( Civil Aviation Authority holds workshop to prepare for ICAO visit – to eventually lift EU flight ban imposed on Libya Libya must fulfil certain preconditions before flights to Italy resume by September – but flights could resume earlier ( Libya must fulfil certain preconditions before flights to Italy resume by September – but flights could resume earlier ( Dutch embassy assesses security standards, rules and procedures at Tripoli's Mitiga airport ( Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority and Egypt Air inspection team visits Mitiga, Misrata and Sebha airports to assess readiness for flight resumption ( After 8 year hiatus, Egypt Air cargo flight arrives at Tripoli's Mitiga airport ( Italian Civil Aviation audit team inspects Tripoli's Mitiga airport ( Maltese Civil Aviation inspects Benghazi's Benina airport for possible launch of Medavia flights ( Berniq Airways adds fifth aircraft to its fleet – to increase destination ( Berniq Airlines to start flights to Dubai soon ( Greek delegation visits Benghazi's Benina airport to discuss resumption of flights with Athens ''soon'' ( Tunisian Civil Aviation and Tunis Air inspect Misrata Airport for possible start of direct flights ( Tunisian civil aviation and airlines delegation inspects Benghazi's Benina airport ( Flights between Athens and Benghazi to start on 2 March ( Berniq Airways to receive third aircraft within days ( Berniq Airlines' first Airbus A320 arrives in Benghazi's Benina airport ( Benghazi's Benina airport opens its new Berniq terminal – a BOT project financed by the private sector Bank of Commerce and Development ( Flights between Crete and Benghazi expected to start soon ( Medsky to start flights from Tripoli to Malta ( Medsky Airways adds a second Airbus 320 to its fleet ( Malta-based Libyan carrier Med Sky to start chartered flights from Misrata to Malta from 5 May ( Medsky flies first Berlin to Misrata flight ( Libya Civil Aviation Authority completes training of airport security supervisors – to meet requirements of International Civil Aviation Organization ( Libya discusses with ICAO progress on lifting European flight ban ( AENEAS AENEAS complains that Libya is blocking payments for Tripoli International Airport project Aldabaiba directs need to intensify efforts to complete Tripoli International Airport's terminal before end of 2024 ( Tripoli International Airport reconstruction 'will create local jobs' says Italian consortium ( Mystery Italian consortium given contract for Tripoli International Airport ( GNA Transport Minister-designate confirms Italian company to commence Tripoli International Airport construction early 2017 ( Minister of Transport meets Italian Ambassador – AENEAS passenger terminal implementation at Tripoli International Airport discussed ( Tripoli International Airport expected to be completed in 2024: Italian ambassador ( Italy's Aeneas starts work, Tripoli International Airport will be ready within 15 months ( Aldabaiba praises activation of seven domestic airports and start of work on Tripoli International Airport's terminal ( Transport committee and Turkish company assess damage to Tripoli International Airport: feasibility of old contracts assessed; new contracts considered ( GNA Transport Minister-designate confirms Italian company to commence Tripoli International Airport construction early 2017 ( Italian companies visit remains of destroyed Tripoli International Airport to offer reconstruction plan ( Tripoli International Airport in flames (
Libya Herald
12-06-2025
- Business
- Libya Herald
Aldabaiba stresses need to complete Airport Road works in full in conjunction with imminent opening of Tripoli International Airport
Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister, Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba, emphasised the need to complete the Airport Road works in full in conjunction with the imminent opening of Tripoli International Airport. This came during a meeting held at the Cabinet Office today to follow up on the project to improve and develop the Airport Road, in the presence of the Minister of Transportation, the head of the Transport Projects Implementation Authority, and the head of the Executive Team for the Prime Minister's Initiatives. During the meeting, Aldabaiba stressed the importance of the readiness of this vital axis, which represents the southern façade of the capital, and is directly related to the movement of visitors and passengers. The project includes the development of the road extending from the airport to Bab Al Salam Island, with a length of 23 kilometres, and a width of 19 meters, distributed over five lanes in each direction. It also includes the construction of a service road parallel to the main road, which facilitates the movement of service vehicles and enhances the efficiency of movement along the route. The works also include the maintenance of damaged parts, the treatment of cracks, the repainting of lanes, the installation of modern traffic signals, the implementation of an advanced lighting network along the road, the improvement of sidewalks and afforestation, and the development of the main entrance to the airport. It is noteworthy that the Council of Ministers had approved the project earlier, as part of a comprehensive plan to improve the entrances to the capital and raise the efficiency of infrastructure, especially in areas related to the operation of Tripoli International Airport. Tags: Airport Roadproject constructionTripoli International Airport
Libya Herald
21-05-2025
- Libya Herald
Tripoli International Airport to open to private flights and ambulance flights
Libya's Tripoli based Ministry of Transport, through the Civil Aviation Authority, issued a circular yesterday to open Tripoli International Airport to private and ambulance flights. This will take effect from Tuesday 20 May. The circular was published through the Flight Information System (AIS), explaining the details of the available runways, corridors and air communication facilities. Continue Reading Tags: Tripoli International Airport
Libya Review
21-05-2025
- Business
- Libya Review
Italy Temporarily Halts Flights to Mitiga Airport in Libyan Capital
On Wednesday, Italy's national airline postponed its scheduled flights to and from Mitiga International Airport in Tripoli for the current week, according to airport director Ibrahim Farkash. In a statement, Farkash clarified that while the Italian carrier has temporarily suspended its operations, this decision is expected to be short-term and based on operational or scheduling considerations, rather than a permanent halt or political factors. He added that flight operations at Mitiga are continuing with other airlines, some of which are resuming their schedules after brief interruptions. Royal Jordanian Airlines may resume its flights to Mitiga as early as today, while Turkish Airlines has already restored its regular service to and from the airport. Meanwhile, EgyptAir has requested to delay its flights for the day but has not suspended future operations. The temporary changes reflect ongoing adjustments in flight coordination at Tripoli's main operational airport, which continues to serve as the capital's primary air travel hub. Farkash also addressed recent reports circulating on social media, denying claims that some airlines have moved their aircraft or operations to Tripoli International Airport. He clarified that there has been no such transfer and that the old Tripoli airport remains mostly inactive for commercial flights. He explained that Tripoli International Airport is currently only partially operational. The runway is being used in a limited capacity, specifically for air ambulances and official delegations, and only during daylight hours, from sunrise to sunset. The update comes amid broader efforts to stabilize aviation operations across Libya, following years of political division, security concerns, and infrastructure challenges. While flight activity at Mitiga continues, occasional scheduling disruptions remain common due to external conditions or logistical factors. Tags: FlightsItalylibyaMitiga Airporttripoli
