Afriqiyah Airways has suspended all flight operations after running out of operational aircraft, according to a statement issued by an employee movement campaigning against corruption within the company.
The group said the suspension was implemented through an official directive issued by the airline’s management after no aircraft remained available or technically ready for service. The decision effectively brings the carrier’s operations to a complete standstill and represents one of the most serious challenges in the airline’s history.
According to the statement, Afriqiyah Airways had relied on a single aircraft in recent months to maintain a limited schedule between several Libyan destinations.
This came despite repeated assurances from management that grounded aircraft would soon return to service following maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation programs.
The employee movement noted that the company had announced several plans to restore additional aircraft to operation and improve fleet readiness. However, it argued that these commitments failed to materialize despite significant spending on maintenance and recovery efforts over recent years.
The group described the suspension as the result of accumulated administrative and operational problems that have affected the airline for years. It said employees repeatedly warned of the consequences of failing to address the company’s deteriorating condition, but received little response.
The statement also held the current board of directors responsible for the situation, arguing that a series of management and operational failures had gradually weakened the airline’s ability to sustain services.
According to the group, regulatory authorities were repeatedly informed of the airline’s challenges through official reports and correspondence.
Employees said the carrier’s operational capacity continued to decline until it reached a point where it could no longer operate a single flight using its own fleet.
