Now, Fly Gabon’s ATR 42-600 and Afrijet’s ERJ140 Strengthen Gabon’s Regional Air Travel Network

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Fly Gabon has greatly improved its domestic flying offering with the acquisition of its first ATR 42-600, an environmentally friendly regional aircraft optimally designed for short-haul operations in the domestic and regional networks. The ATR 42-600 will facilitate transportation in Gabon; one of our key objectives is to connect Gabonese communities with affordable pricing and a safe, reliable service, and the ATR 42-600 is absolutely the right aircraft to make this happen.” It is key step towards Fly Gabon’s vision of growing its route network and providing enhanced services for business and leisure passengers alike.

In addition to the ATR 42-600, Afrijet, which operates under the Fly Gabon name, has integrated other aircraft into its fleet. The carrier’s fleet now includes seven ATRs, according to information in the ch-aviation fleets advanced module, as well as a wet-leased CRJ900 and a newly leased A320-200. Moreover, Afrijet plans to add another ERJ140.

Increased connectivity between domestic and regional passengers

The introduction of the ATR 42-600 to Fly Gabon’s fleet is expected to significantly improve domestic connections in the country, especially for travelers interested in discovering Gabon, its beautiful landscapes and its cultural locations. The aircraft’s operational efficiencies – fuel efficiency and facility to operate from short runways make it the ideal plane to serve the diverse culture and people of the country. For travelers, the bottom line is better, cheaper, and more frequent flights to more remote parts of Gabon that were once poorly served or hard to reach by air.

The expanded domestic network is a huge opportunity for African travel agents. Agents can now bring their clients even more travel options than before, including new routes and greater flight frequency, making flying for business, leisure and government travel an affordable and more convenient option. These investments will help to market Gabon as an emerging tourist destination while providing greater connectivity for tourism hotspots including the capital city of Libreville, as well as the Lopé National Park and Ivindo National Park.

Afrijet Unveils Dual-Brand Strategy for Regional Expansion

The Fly Gabon-Afrijet partnership has developed a strong domestic and hinterland network. The two airlines have a dual-brand strategy, thanks to the government holding a majority stake in Afrijet. Fly Gabon is mainly a domestic carrier and Afrijet flies regional and international services.

Afrijet’s planned increase in fleet size with the addition of the ERJ140 will support VIP and governmental transport services and broaden the airlines activities away from traditional scheduled passenger services. Afrijet’s wet-leased CRJ900 and recently leased A320-200 will also facilitate the Airline’s ability to trade in the regions better. Travel agents can also make the most of this flexible fleet to design custom travel packages and provide a wide array of choices from short haul domestic flights to international flights within Central Africa and elsewhere.

Tactical Expansion and State Involvement in Gabon’s Aviation Industry

Gabon has an ambitious plan to manage 90% of domestic air traffic in the country by the end of 2024. This objective is proof of the government’s determination to improve aviation infrastructure in the country and create a viable air transport system. The move will play a key role in its expansion strategy as the company aims to both address the increasing domestic travel and to provide regional connectivity.

The initiative is part of Gabon’s overall economic strategy to develop and increase potential for tourism, invest in transport infrastructure and increase business travel. For travel agents, that means even more reason to put the word out about how convenient and welcoming ,not to mention fairly inexpensive it is to do business in Gabon, with even better flight options for connecting with key regional markets within Africa.

Cheap And Dependable Air Travel For Gabonese Tourists

Fly Gabon would like to promote “air access” which is the pride of all Gabonese, with “air of access”, a flagship for all with its policy of matching the prices of competitors and a very competitive pricing policy. “Competition is set to drive down airfares between domestic destinations and bring air travel costs closer to what people could afford, but this ambition targets competition in other areas, offering hope to residents of Gabon who for far too long were denied one of the simplest ways to connect to their friends and relatives elsewhere in their country.

With more flights to choose from and the added bonus of low cost services around the country, there are new opportunities for Gabon to the local and international travel markets. For nature lovers and fans of Gabon’s natural treasures, such as Loango National Park, which features pristine beaches and rich wildlife, the arrival of this new network of links opens up a new world of guided tours and trip offers.

A320-200 and ERJ140 — Opening Up Region and Global Markets

Afrijet isn’t just increasing its fleet on domestic routes. With the A320-200, the airline will be able to serve international routes, of which Johannesburg is targeted as the first international route. This new service now allows travel agents to provide customers with return options to South Africa, one of the continent’s leading business & tourism destinations, direct from Gabon.

With the arrival of the ERJ140 to VIP/corporate transport, Afrijet’s offer will continue gaining strength expanding to very important people (such as head of state) who need specific flights solution. The same also works in favor of travel agents who maintain an even deeper access to local, regional and international markets and ensures a smooth and better relationship and coordination between Agents, the business community, government and officials.

Environmental Sustainability and Fuel Efficiency

Fly Gabon’s purchase of ATR 42-600s follows an international trend in favor of fuel efficiency and environmental protection. With best-in-class fuel performance and limited emissions in comparison to similarly sized regional aircraft, the E2 is selection for ecotourism and green travel initiatives in Gabon on short-haul flights. By investing in fuel efficient technology, Fly Gabon will not only help to lower the carbon impact of its operations, it will also attract the environmentally conscious of today’s travelers.

This is where travel agents can help promote responsible tourism options and allow their customers to still enjoy the gift of seeing Gabon’s natural attractions, responsibly so. The ATR 42-600’s versatility overcoming such challenging streak will offer the airline the possibility to jump to those regions that were unreachable for the aviation industry before.

Conclusion: The Future of Gabon’s Aviation and Tourism Industry

Fly Gabon’s fleet growth, including the purchase of the ATR 42-600 and the ERJ140, is a key step towards improving the air links within the country and to the region. Government’s objective of dominating 90% of the country’s in country air traffic by end of year 2024 and Fly Gabon’s joint venture with AfrIjet makes for a promising future for Gabon’s aviation industry.

These new facilities represent exciting new opportunities for travel agents to sell Gabon as a major travel destination in Central Africa. With better connected routes, pocket-friendly fares and variety of aeroplanes to be found from local/regional networks, Fly Gabon and Afrijet are making sure Gabon can play the game in the African aviation and tourism sector.

(Source: Fly Gabon.)