Qatar Airways has acquired a 25% stake in South Africa’s Airlink. This is as per an announcement made on the 20th of August.
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According to FlightGlobal, the deal is part of an integral strategy to cement Qatar Airways in an African market.
Airlink has seen development over the years, thus establishing itself as a key player in the African aviation scene. This has served as a contributing factor in Qatar’s interest in the SA-based airline.
As per The South African, Qatar Airways CEO, Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, expressed that Africa is significant in their airline’s growth strategy. This is as he noted that the continent represents 18% of the world’s population, while also remaining undeserved in terms of air connectivity.
Currently, Airlink boasts a fleet of over 65 aircraft, as well as a passenger count which exceeds 3 million people.
The partnership between the airline and Doha-based Qatar Airways is expected to further bolster operational capacity and network reach.
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