AB Aviation

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AB Aviation
AB Aviation logo.png
IATA ICAO Callsign
Y6 [1] CIKCOMOROS AIRLINE
Founded2010
Ceased operationsMarch 19, 2022 (suspended) [1]
Operating bases Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport
Fleet size4
Destinations5
Headquarters Moroni, Comoros
Website www.flyabaviation.com

AB Aviation was a private regional airline and the largest in the Comoros [2] headquartered and based at Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport. [1]

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History

On 19 March 2022, the Comorian Civil Aviation revoked the air operator's certificate of AB Aviation, halting all operations. [3] [1]

Destinations

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AB Aviation Embraer EMB 120

As of August 2018, AB Aviation served the following destinations: [4]

Comoros
France (Mayotte)
Tanzania

Fleet

As of June 2019, the airline's fleet included the following aircraft: [5]

Accidents and incidents

See also

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References

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