Algeria places first jet order for newly launched domestic carrier

Algeria goes all-in on new domestic airline: Algeria has placed a 16-jet order with French-Italian manufacturer ATR to boost the fleet of its newly-launched domestic carrier, Algérie Presse Service reported on Thursday. Deliveries are slated to begin in 2026. The order cost was not disclosed.

The context: The order is the first for a newly-launched domestic carrier that will be operated by the national flag carrier Air Algérie, the Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI) reports. The launch of the new carrier — which has been in the making for over two years — comes as part of Air Algérie's push to expand and diversify its networks and fleet.

DATA POINT- Air Algérie has a fleet of 56 jets serving 44 international destinations, CNBC reports. The company’s order book includes eight narrow-body jets from Boeing and seven wide-body aircraft from Airbus, AGBI reports.

About ATR models: The French-Italian planemaker currently produces three models of its Turboprop-engined aircraft: ATR72-600, ATR42-600, and the freighter model ATR72-600F, according to the website. The models’ turboprop engines feature energy efficiency suitable for regional flights, with the company claiming up to 45% reduction in jet fuel consumption and greenhouse emissions.