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Afrijet Business Service has made its first-ever direct flight from Libreville, Gabon, to Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The airline, owned by the Gabonese government, described the launch as a huge step in its expansion strategy, providing a crucial link between two key energy hubs in Central and West Africa.

The announcement was made in a statement signed by Nyl Moret-Mba, Afrijet’s General Director. How the airline plans to operate The airline announced it will operate twice weekly flights using an ATR 72-600 aircraft.

This, according to Afrijet, marks a new chapter in the airline’s expansion strategy, providing a direct link between Libreville, Gabon, and Port Harcourt, Nigeria, two crucial hubs for the oil and gas industry.

This was made known through a statement signed by the General Director of Afrijet, Nyl Moret-Mba, and made available to our correspondent on Tuesday.

Operating twice a week, Moret-Mba said the flights are conducted on an ATR 72-600, offering eight business class seats and 54 economy class seats.

He added that the departure schedule from Libreville to Port Harcourt is set for Tuesdays and Fridays at 9:15 PM and 3:30 PM, respectively, while the return flights from Port Harcourt to Libreville are available on Wednesdays and Fridays, landing in Gabon at 12:30 PM and 7:15 PM.

The statement reads partly, “This new route dramatically reduces travel time, making Port Harcourt just 1 hour and 15 minutes away from Libreville. It also provides direct connections to other key cities in Central and West Africa, including Douala, Pointe-Noire, Port-Gentil, Malabo, and even Johannesburg.

“The launch is expected to significantly benefit the oil sector by easing the movement of personnel and facilitating trade, as well as improving cultural exchanges between these strategic regions.”

Furthermore, starting in April 2025, Afrijet also promised to expand its presence with four weekly flights in each direction, doubling its current frequency.

Additionally, the airline said it was set to enhance its network with a new direct flight from Libreville to Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic.

The General Director of Afrijet said, “Beginning February 19, 2025, this 1 hour and 45-minute flight will operate every Wednesday, with departures from Libreville at 3:45 PM and from Bangui at 6:30 PM. The flight will be operated on a CRJ 900 aircraft, which offers 90 seats.

“These new direct routes between Libreville, Port Harcourt, and Bangui are a key milestone in improving regional travel.

“By reducing logistical barriers, we are enhancing connectivity between Central Africa and Nigeria, making travel faster and more comfortable for our passengers.”

zero8zero:
Investors flooding in everywhere.

zero8zero:
https://punchng.com/afrijet-starts-nigeria-gabon-flight/

zero8zero:
Investors flooding in everywhere.

Maski87:
So this is an investment for you?

zero8zero:
Investors flooding in everywhere.

Cantonese:
Which investors are you talking about please?
Gabon, just like other countries in the Central and Southern Africa are populated by Nigerian traders. Opening that route is more beneficial economically to Afrijet and Gabon than it is to Nigeria. With no Nigerian airlines offering direct services to Libreville, it is a goldmine for them.

Again for Nigerians of the South east and South South, they do not need to first get to Lagos, Kano or Enugu to get flights to their various destinations.

So in this case, it is Nigerians who invest in their countries and not the other way.

Maski87:
So this is an investment for you?

zero8zero:
If they're not investors, then what are they?. Una go just dey open mouth anyhow.

agabusta:
Yes! If Afrijet was hitherto operating in Nigeria and they decided to leave, you'll say the opposite, that investors are leaving.

zero8zero:
No, it is table tennis table tennis, dummy.

zero8zero:
Afrijet Business Service has made its first-ever direct flight from Libreville, Gabon, to Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The airline, owned by the Gabonese government, described the launch as a huge step in its expansion strategy, providing a crucial link between two key energy hubs in Central and West Africa.

The announcement was made in a statement signed by Nyl Moret-Mba, Afrijet’s General Director. How the airline plans to operate The airline announced it will operate twice weekly flights using an ATR 72-600 aircraft.

This, according to Afrijet, marks a new chapter in the airline’s expansion strategy, providing a direct link between Libreville, Gabon, and Port Harcourt, Nigeria, two crucial hubs for the oil and gas industry.

This was made known through a statement signed by the General Director of Afrijet, Nyl Moret-Mba, and made available to our correspondent on Tuesday.

Operating twice a week, Moret-Mba said the flights are conducted on an ATR 72-600, offering eight business class seats and 54 economy class seats.

He added that the departure schedule from Libreville to Port Harcourt is set for Tuesdays and Fridays at 9:15 PM and 3:30 PM, respectively, while the return flights from Port Harcourt to Libreville are available on Wednesdays and Fridays, landing in Gabon at 12:30 PM and 7:15 PM.

The statement reads partly, “This new route dramatically reduces travel time, making Port Harcourt just 1 hour and 15 minutes away from Libreville. It also provides direct connections to other key cities in Central and West Africa, including Douala, Pointe-Noire, Port-Gentil, Malabo, and even Johannesburg.

“The launch is expected to significantly benefit the oil sector by easing the movement of personnel and facilitating trade, as well as improving cultural exchanges between these strategic regions.”

Furthermore, starting in April 2025, Afrijet also promised to expand its presence with four weekly flights in each direction, doubling its current frequency.

Additionally, the airline said it was set to enhance its network with a new direct flight from Libreville to Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic.

The General Director of Afrijet said, “Beginning February 19, 2025, this 1 hour and 45-minute flight will operate every Wednesday, with departures from Libreville at 3:45 PM and from Bangui at 6:30 PM. The flight will be operated on a CRJ 900 aircraft, which offers 90 seats.

“These new direct routes between Libreville, Port Harcourt, and Bangui are a key milestone in improving regional travel.

“By reducing logistical barriers, we are enhancing connectivity between Central Africa and Nigeria, making travel faster and more comfortable for our passengers.”

https://punchng.com/afrijet-starts-nigeria-gabon-flight/

Maski87:
So British Airways and delta airlines are investments they make money in nigeria and take it back home

Ttipsy:
A welcome development.
Era of traveling to Abj/Los to catch up with intl flight is coming to an end