Afriqiyah Airways

Afriqiyah Airways الخطوط الجوية الأفريقية is an airline based in Tripoli, Libya's second airline. It operates domestic link between Tripoli and Benghazi and international scheduled services to over 20 destinations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Its main base is Tripoli International Airport. The name Afriqiyah comes from the Arabic language word for Africa. The 9.9.99 logo on the tailfin and engines of Afriqiyah's airplanes refers to the date of the Sirte Declaration which marked the formation of the African Union. The idea was for Afriqiyah to be the "Airline of Africa" with its hub in Tripoli. As for the color scheme, Red symbolizing the struggles of its forefather, Green for its agriculture, Yellow for its natural resources and Black symbolizing freedom.

Note:

• IATA Code: 8U
• ICAO Code: AAW
• Callsign: AFRIQIYAH
• Website: http://www.afriqiyah.aero/