Air and passenger transport in Algeria: 16 ATR aircraft and a two-phase bus withdrawal (APN)
According to Radio Algerienne, the Minister of Transport told the APN about 16 ATR aircraft and a two-phase withdrawal of public transport buses.
In short
According to Radio Algerienne, the Minister of Transport told the APN that the domestic fleet will be reinforced by 16 new ATR aircraft. He also described a two-phase withdrawal of public transport buses, with quotas for the wilayas.
Key points
- According to Radio Algerienne: 16 new ATR aircraft for the domestic air fleet.
- One ATR has been received, two more are scheduled before the end of this year.
- With the ATRs and the remaining wide-bodies, including 10 Airbus and 18 Boeing, Air Algérie would reach 100 new aircraft.
- Bus withdrawal in two phases: 30 years and older, then 25 to 30 years.
- Operators may replace their buses on a voluntary basis, even under 30 years old.
Domestic air transport
According to Radio Algerienne, the Minister of Transport was answering oral questions in a plenary sitting of the APN. He presented the sector's efforts to strengthen flight programmes on domestic routes, notably to and from the South.
He said the domestic fleet will be reinforced by 16 new ATR aircraft, under the agreement concluded with the manufacturers.
- One ATR has been received so far.
- The reception of two more is scheduled before the end of this year.
- The rest is due next year.
- With the 16 ATRs and the remaining wide-bodies, including 10 Airbus and 18 Boeing, the total would reach 100 new aircraft for Air Algérie.
Withdrawal of public transport buses
According to the same dispatch, the minister referred to the decision of the President of the Republic to withdraw from circulation public transport vehicles aged 25 years and older. A programme to import new buses has been set up.
The operation is carried out in two phases.
- Phase one: withdrawal of buses aged 30 years and older, with quotas for the wilayas.
- Phase two: renewal of buses aged between 25 and 30 years.
Operators concerned
According to Radio Algerienne, public passenger transport operators who wish to replace their vehicles, even those under 30 years old, may do so on a voluntary basis. They can acquire new buses that meet the technical and regulatory standards in force.
Frequently asked questions
How many new ATR aircraft will join the domestic fleet?
According to Radio Algerienne, the Minister of Transport announced 16 new ATR aircraft. One has been received, two more are scheduled before the end of this year and the rest next year.
How are public transport buses being withdrawn?
According to Radio Algerienne, in two phases. One withdraws buses aged 30 years and older, with quotas for the wilayas. The other covers buses aged 25 to 30 years.
Can an operator replace a bus under 30 years old?
Yes, according to Radio Algerienne, on a voluntary basis. The operator can acquire new buses that meet the standards in force.
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