Air Algérie
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| Founded | 1947 | |||
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| Hubs | Houari Boumediene Airport | |||
| Secondary hubs | Oran Es Sénia Airport | |||
| Focus cities | Orly Airport | |||
| Frequent-flyer program | Air Algerie Plus | |||
| Member lounge | Marhaba lounge | |||
| Fleet size | 37 (+17 Orders) | |||
| Destinations | 68 | |||
| Company slogan | Always Caring for you | |||
| Parent company | Air Algérie Group | |||
| Headquarters | Algiers, Algeria | |||
| Key people | Abdelwahid Bouabdallah (Director General and CEO) | |||
| Website | http://www.airalgerie.dz | |||
Air Algérie SpA (Arabic: الخطوط الجوية الجزائرية) is the national flag carrier airline of Algeria, with its head office in Algiers.[1] With flights operating from Houari Boumedienne Airport, Air Algérie operates scheduled international services to 39 destinations in 28 countries in Europe, North America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, as well as domestic services to 32 airports.
Air Algérie is in the process of becoming a member of the SkyTeam airline alliance. Bilateral codeshare agreements, frequent flyer programs and airport lounge agreements with each of the SkyTeam carriers must be in place before it can meet the alliance's membership requirements.[2]
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History
Formation and early years
Air Algérie was founded in 1947 as the Société Algérienne de Construction Aéronautique (SACA)-Air Algérie. On May 23, 1953, it merged with the Compagnie Air Transport to form the Compagnie Générale de Transports Aériens (CGTA)-Air Algérie.
Following independence from France in 1962 the company become Air Algérie (Entreprise Nationale d'exploitation des Services Aériens). In 1963 the Algerian government took possession of 51% of the company assets, increasing its stake to 83% in 1970 and to 100% and nationalisation in 1974, after acquisition of the remaining 17% stake held by Air France. It employs 9,775 staff (at March 2007)[3]. Air Algerie is a member of the Arab Air Carriers Organization. Air Algérie is a joint-stock company SPA with a capital of 43,000,000,000 DA.
Modernization of the company
The airline covers a network of 96,000 km. More than 3,000,000 passengers and nearly 20,000 tonnes of cargo are carried every year. In 2003, the number of daily flights in peak periods was 120. Air Algérie has generated almost five billion available seat-kilometres and performed 3.3 billion revenue passenger- kilometres. A few years later, Air Algeria, relieved of the management terminal, became a limited company in 1997 and 2006, its capital amounted to 57 billion dinars (about 560 million euros). With nearly 6 million passengers a year on its regular routes, Air Algérie saw sales go up year after year. Thus, an airline is doing very well. It has modernized its fleet. The sales network comprises 150 agencies in Algeria and abroad, linked to the booking system and distributed through GDS to which Air Algérie has subscribed. Air Algérie is a Joint Stock Company (J.S.C) the registered capital of which is 43,000,000,000.00 DA. Air Algérie is a company resolutely turned towards Modernity. Air Algérie has made in 2005, a 48.7 billion DA turnover , a 5 % progress compared to 2004 and a 8 billion DA net profit .The Company carries annually nearly 3 Millions passengers on its regular services.
Organization
Air Algérie is a joint stock company. The shares are totally owned by the Algerian state. Its Board of Directors is headed by Abdelwahid Bouabdallah, Chairman and Managing Director.
Recently, the Air Algérie was divided into several departments to better meet the expectations of its customers and challenges of global aviation. Now, there are poles separate maintenance, domestic routes, international routes, cargo and service tour operator. Four subsidiaries were established: Technics Air Algérie, Air Algerie Catering, Domestics and Air Algérie Cargo Air Algérie. Soon will see the launch of Air Algeria Plus is a customer loyalty with discounts on flights, car rental or hotel reservations. Company to the modern fleet, the balance sheets balanced, Air Algérie is resolutely turned towards the future.
Air Algérie performs the following activities:
- Passenger carriage
- Cargo carriage
Air Algérie services include:
- Air transport functions such as flight operations, maintenance, transport and commercial functions.
- Supporting activities such as logistics and catering , as well as the coordinating activities such as finance, personnel management, legal affairs, computers and telecommunications.
- Charter services in support of oil exploration and the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca.
Destinations
| From | Destination | Date | Aircraft | |
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| Algiers | Amsterdam | begins 7 November | Boeing 737-800 |
Fleet
Passenger
The Air Algérie fleet consists of the following aircraft (as of 17 May 2010[update])[4]
| Aircraft | Number | Orders | Passengers (First/Business/Economy) |
Notes |
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| Airbus A330-202 | 5 | 0 | 242 (14/22/196) | AVOD system |
| ATR 72-500 | 12 | 0 | 66 (0/0/66) | four to Air Algérie Express |
| Boeing 737-600 | 5 | 0 | 101 (0/16/85) | |
| Boeing 737-800 | 12 | 7 [5] | 144 (0/24/120) 162 (0/48/114) |
Delivery 2011 |
| Boeing 767-300ER | 4 | 0 | 233 (10/16/187) | |
| Total | 37 | 17 |
The airline foresees reaching 50 aircraft by 2025[6].
Air Algerie plans to open several long-distance routes that need more long-range aircraft. So the company is considering the purchase of new aircraft. At the moment most are suitable for Air Algérie, the Boeing 777-200LR and the Airbus A330-200. There are also studies on a future purchase of the Boeing 787.
Cargo
The cargo division of Air Algérie operates 5 Boeing 737-200 freight aircraft, that will change by 3 Boeing 777F cargo between 2010 and 2012.
Fleet history
Over the years, Air Algérie operated the following aircraft types:
| Aircraft | Years active |
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| Airbus A300 | 1977–1991 |
| Airbus A310-200 | 1985–2003 |
| Airbus A330-300 | 2004–2005 |
| Boeing 727-200 | 1969–2004 |
| Boeing 707 | 1962–1977 |
| Boeing 737-200 | 1971–2004 |
| Boeing 737-400 | 1999–2005 |
| Boeing 747-100 | 1970–1977 |
| Boeing 747-200 | 1971–1977 |
| McDonnell Douglas DC-10 | 1976–1990 |
| Sud Aviation Caravelle | 1962–1976 |
| Fokker F27 Mk400M | 1982–2000 |
Cabin
Air Algérie offers two types of cabins. The Airbus A330-200 is equipped with the AVOD entertainment system. The Boeing 767-300 and Boeing 737-800 with an audio system.
Classe Affaires
The Business Class is offered on the Airbus A330-200, Boeing 767-300, Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 737-600. In the Airbus A330-200, reclining seats up to 118°. Each seat includes a 10.4" touchscreen TV monitor with interactive gaming and AVOD. An express drink is served shortly after takeoff. In the Boeing 767-300, Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 737-600, there are reclining seats up to 118°, with an audio system.
Classe Économique
The Classe Économique aircraft is at Airbus A330-200, Boeing 767-300, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-600 and ATR 72-500. In the Airbus A330-200, reclining Seats 118°. Each seat includes a 10.4" touchscreen TV monitor with interactive gaming and AVOD. In the Boeing 767-300, reclining Seats 118°, with an audio system. In the Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 737-600, reclining Seats 118°, with an audio system. In the ATR 72-500, reclining Seats 118°.
- Aigle Azur
- Air Canada (Star Alliance)
- Air China (Star Alliance)
- Alitalia (SkyTeam)
- Iberia Airlines (Oneworld)
- Korean Air (SkyTeam)
- Middle East Airlines
- Tunisair
- Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance)
Air Algérie is in talks with Air France and other Skyteam airlines as it considers joining the Skyteam alliance as a permanent member in 2011 or 2012.
Incidents and accidents
- Air Algérie Flight 702P (7T-VEE) crashed December 21, 1994. The Boeing 737-200 cargo plane en route from East Midlands to Coventry Airport, England, crashed 1.7 km (1.1 mls) north east of the runway, killing all five crew.
- Air Algérie Flight 6289 crashed March 6, 2003 following engine failure shortly after takeoff from the southern Algerian city of Tamanrasset for a scheduled passenger flight to the Algerian capital Algiers. 97 passengers and 6 crew members died, 1 passenger survived.
- On August 13, 2006, an Air Algerie Lockheed L-100 cargo plane enroute from Frankfurt to Algiers crashed near Piacenza, Italy, killing all 3 crew.[8]
References
- ↑ "Contact Us." Air Algérie. Retrieved on 24 June 2010.
- ↑ Le Figaro– Air Algerie to join SkyTeam
- ↑ "Directory: World Airlines". Flight International: pp. 51–52. 2007-03-27.
- ↑ Retrieved 2009-11-20. Amateur Fleet List
- ↑ Boeing confirms Air Algérie order of 7 7378-8000 aircraft. Retrieved 2009-11-20
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ Air Fleets
- ↑ http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2006/10/13/209929/crashed-air-algerie-lockheed-l-100-hercules-suffered-autopilot.html
External links
- Official website (English) (French)
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