Libya Looks to Establish New Airline

The country is working to revive its aviation industry after years of decline.

Lorne Philipot

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 09:32 AM ET

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A Libyan Airlines Airbus A320 (Photo: Shutterstock)

Key Takeaways:

Libya plans to launch a new national airline, Libyan United Airlines, in 2026.
The new carrier aims to connect the capital, Tripoli, with destinations across North Africa and the Middle East.
This initiative is part of Libya's efforts to revitalize its aviation sector, which has been in decline for several years.
Libyan United Airlines intends to build its fleet primarily with Airbus A320 aircraft.

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Libya intends to launch a new national airline, Libyan United Airlines, in 2026.

The country currently has two national carriers: Libyan Airlines and Afriqiyah Airways. These carriers are both state-owned entities.

The new airline is expected to connect the Libyan capital of Tripoli with various destinations in North Africa and the Middle East.

The initiative is part of Libya’s effort to grow its aviation sector, which has been in decline for several years.

“I am excited to lead the upcoming launch of this new carrier dedicated to connecting Libya with the wider region and the world,” Ziad Farhoud, the new CEO of Libyan United Airlines, said in a statement.

The airline hopes to build a fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft to support its regional routes.

Lorne Philipot

Lorne is a South Africa-based aviation journalist. He was captivated and fascinated by flying from the day he took his first airline flight. With a passion for aviation in his blood, he has flown to destinations in all corners of the globe. Lorne has traveled extensively and lived in various countries. Drawing on his travels and passion for aviation, Lorne enjoys writing about airlines, routes, networks, and new developments.