President Faye meets Boeing VP to discuss strategic partnership for Air Senegal's future
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President Bassirou Diomaye Faye met with Yitbarek Anbassie, Boeing's Vice President of Commercial Sales for Africa, at the Palace of the Republic. This meeting, though not widely publicized, is considered a significant step for the future of Senegalese air transport and Air Senegal SA's restructuring and transformation. Air Senegal has faced challenges including debt, operational difficulties, fleet reorganization, and the search for a viable economic model. President Faye's administration aims to make Air Senegal a competitive player and a regional hub. The discussions with Boeing focus on finalizing a strategic partnership that could extend beyond aircraft acquisition to include training, maintenance, technical assistance, and operational optimization. Boeing views Senegal as a high-potential market in a region expecting sustained air traffic growth. The Senegalese presidency stated that this meeting aligns with the new national air transport policy, emphasizing the strategic importance of the aviation sector for tourism, investments, and regional integration. The Minister of Infrastructure and Land and Air Transport, Yankhoba Diémé, and technical teams have been working on various restructuring scenarios for the airline.
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