Maandeeq Air
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| Founded | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Commenced operations | 15 October 2015 |
| Hubs | Aden Adde International Airport |
| Fleet size | 2 |
| Destinations | 23 |
| Headquarters | Mogadishu, Somalia |
| Website | https://maandeeqair.com/ |
Maandeeq Air is a Somali-owned airline based at Aden Adde International Airport, Mogadishu, Somalia.[1][2][3]The airline operates scheduled domestic flights within Somalia and international services to neighboring countries in the Horn of Africa, including Kenya.[4]
History
Maandeeq Air was established in 2015 by Somali entrepreneur Shueib Ali Warsame.[5] The airline commenced operations on October 15, 2015, initially providing domestic flight services connecting various cities across Somalia.[6]
In September 2024, Maandeeq Air expanded to include international flights, launching scheduled services between Mogadishu and Nairobi, Kenya.[7][8]
As of 2025, Maandeeq Air operates a fleet including Fokker 50 and Fokker 70 aircraft, maintaining a commitment to providing reliable air travel services in Somalia and neighboring countries.[9]
Fleet
As of June 2025, Maandeeq Air operates the following aircraft in its fleet:
| Aircraft | In Fleet | Order | Passengers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fokker 50[10] | 1 | — | 58 | |
| Fokker 70[11] | 1 | — | 85 | |
| Total | 2 | — |
References
- ^ "Somali‑Owned Maandeeq Airlines Takes First International Flight". FTL Somalia. 29 September 2024. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
- ^ "Contact Us – Maandeeq Air". Maandeeq Air. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
headquarters located in Mogadishu, Somalia.
- ^ "Maandeeq Air". ch-aviation. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
- ^ "Contact Us – Maandeeq Air". Maandeeq Air. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
- ^ "Shueib Ali Warsame: CEO and Founder of Maandeeq Air". Somali Magazine. 11 January 2025. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
- ^ "Maandeeq Airlines Takes First International Flight". FTL Somalia. 29 September 2024. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
- ^ "Maandeeq Air Commences International Operations". CAPA Centre for Aviation. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
- ^ "Somali-owned Maandeeq Airlines takes first international flight". FTL Somalia. 29 September 2024. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
- ^ "FokkerNews Issue 82 (October 2024) – Skyward Express to launch Nairobi–Dar‑es‑Salaam flights". Fokkernews. October 2024. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
- ^ "Somalia's Maandeeq Air secures Fokker 50 capacity". ch-aviation. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
- ^ "Somalia's Maandeeq Air charters F70 capacity". ch-aviation. Retrieved 7 August 2025.