List of airlines of Senegal

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This is a list of airlines currently operating in Senegal.

AirlineImage IATA ICAO Callsign Commenced
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Air Senegal Air Senegal, 9H-SZN, Airbus A330-941 (46715789445).jpg HCSZNSENSA2018
Arc en Ciel Airlines JMS1996
Transair (Senegal) 6V-AJB Emb 145 Transair Faro 13-04-2019 (48084866056).jpg R2GTSTRANSGROUP [1] 2010
Turbot Air Cargo TACTURBOT2003

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