Air Burkina is the national airline of Burkina Faso, founded on March 17, 1967, and based in Ouagadougou, where it also operates its main hub at Ouagadougou International Airport (OUA / DFFD). Originally known as Air Volta before rebranding to its current name in August 1984, the airline has been serving the country and the region for several decades. The airline operates under the IATA code 2J and ICAO code VBW, with the callsign BURKINA.
Key Information:
- Country: Burkina Faso
- Headquarters: Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
- Main Hub: Ouagadougou International Airport (OUA / DFFD)
- Fleet Size: 2 Aircraft
- Average Fleet Age: 14.6 Years
- Website: air-burkina.com
Fleet Overview:
Air Burkina’s fleet consists of 2 aircraft currently, with an average fleet age of 14.6 years. The airline’s fleet has historically included a wide variety of aircraft, ranging from Airbus A319s to McDonnell Douglas and Bombardier models.
Current Fleet:
- Embraer ERJ-190 (Parked for maintenance)
- Reg: XT-ABI
- Delivered: September 2024
- Age: 11.3 years
- Embraer ERJ-195 (Parked for maintenance, leased)
- Reg: XT-ABY
- Delivered: December 2018
- Age: 17.9 years
Historic Fleet:
Air Burkina has operated various aircraft types over the years, including:
- Airbus A319
- Boeing 737
- Bombardier CRJ-100 Series
- De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter
- Embraer ERJ-170
- McDonnell Douglas DC-9
- McDonnell Douglas MD-80 Series
- Saab 340
Notable Moments:
Air Burkina is recognized for serving domestic and regional routes with a focus on West African destinations. Despite its modest fleet size, the airline remains a key player in connecting Burkina Faso to the broader region.
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