Official documents have revealed that Afriqiyah Airways operated several flights without valid insurance coverage for a period of ten days — a serious violation of Libya’s civil aviation regulations.
According to Sada al-Iqtisadiya, the documents show negligence on the part of the Insurance Supervisory Authority, which operates under the Ministry of Economy in the Government of National Unity. The authority, through Libya Insurance Company, reportedly failed to notify Afriqiyah Airways of the cancellation of its insurance coverage until ten days after the policy had lapsed.
This delay meant the airline’s fleet was flying without any active insurance protection during that time — leaving both passengers and aircraft exposed to significant financial and legal risk. The supervisory body later demanded that Afriqiyah pay additional premiums to cover the period when reinsurance coverage had already been cancelled by reinsurers.
In response, Afriqiyah Airways moved quickly to renew its insurance policy through Al-Baraka Insurance Company, securing full coverage for aircraft hulls and operations in accordance with Libyan aviation law. This step was taken to restore compliance and ensure flight safety.
The revelations come just hours after Afriqiyah Airways issued an official statement denying any breach of safety standards, asserting that “the safety of passengers and employees remains its top priority.” However, the documents obtained by Sada al-Iqtisadiya directly contradict that claim, reigniting debate over transparency and accountability in Libya’s civil aviation sector.
