The Queen of the Somali Skies is set to make a comeback, let's celebrate the history of what was one of the most successful African Airlines from the 60s to the late 80s.

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Since the re-establishment of the national carrier is well on its way, let's update any news about Somali Airlines in this topic. :)

News on the historic Somali Airlines-Lufthansa relationship:

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They also had discussions on the past relationship between Lufthansa and Somali Airline, based on friendship and collaboration and the importance of reviving that relationship by training Somali airline pilots. Mr. Nur and Mr. Gure also requested from the school to train potential pilots who will become part of the rebuilding of the Somali airlines, Mr. Kippenberg welcomed their request and stated that he will do everything in his power to make sure their request is realized and to revive past relationship between Lufthansa and Somali airline as that will be beneficial to both airlines.

The Somali Airlines was founded on 5 March 1964 few years after independence and was one of the fastest growing airline in East Africa before it ceased operation in 1991 after the collapse of the military regime of Siad Barre. Now that the Turkey airline started weekly flights to Somalia, there is an urgency need to revive the Somali aviation in general to offer flight route services to Somalia.

Source (http://www.hiiraan.com/news4/2012/Apr/23447/reviving_the_aviation_industry_in_somalia.aspx)

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Somalia to revive national airline after 21 years
MOGADISHU — The Somali government this week said it was committed to reviving the national carrier, Somali Airlines, after more than two-decades of absences from the airs.

Mohammed Osman Ali “Dhagah-tur”, the general director of ministry of aviation and transport, told local media that plans to bring the white star carrier from scrap yards were already underway.

He said there was huge interest and market for the Somali Airlines to be salvaged as hundreds of thousands of Somalis are set to return back to the country from abroad after many years. -- Source (http://somalilandpress.com/somalia-revive-national-airline-21-years-32608)

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Been on the 720B's a fair few times aswell as the Fokker F27 Friendships.

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Are their any Fsx guys in here becuase i know this somali brother who needs more virtual pilots for Somali Airlines Virtual please like this facebook page and join it it will be great for that brother the airlines is awsome and to think it all started with one person who made it all happen anywho this brother actually made a great route plan in which the upcoming Somali Airline should use.

you can join here
[U] http://www.somaliairlinesvirtual.org/
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Thanks you

That A310 pictured was lost to a terrorist bombing which was the beginning of the end of the airline. I would personally love to see this airline revived. I hope it happens. BTW love that Boeing 737-800 in the airline's colors :)

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when somali airlines comes back inshallah we should use Airgo seating to get ahead of the game in order of us to get more passengers.
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