ASKY Expands Fleet With New Boeing 737 MAX

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Friday, 28 November 2025 11:20

ASKY Expands Fleet With New Boeing 737 MAX

(Togo First) - Pan-African airline ASKY, based in Lomé, has reinforced its fleet with the arrival of a new Boeing 737 MAX. The aircraft, the 15th in the carrier's fleet, was received on the tarmac of Lomé–Tokoin International Airport on Thursday.

This Boeing 737 MAX is the second brand-new aircraft delivered to the pan-African carrier in 2025. It is expected to support the ambitions of both ASKY Airlines and Lomé, which aims to strengthen its position as an air hub in West Africa.

"This aircraft marks a strategic step for ASKY," said Esayas Woldemariam Hailu, the Chief Executive Officer of ASKY. "Thanks to the commitment of our teams and the unwavering support of the authorities, we are continuing our growth with determination. This investment is fully in line with the government's Vision 2030 to make Lomé a key hub for mobility in West Africa."

Yawa Kouigan, Togo's Minister of Communication, said that "the arrival of this aircraft demonstrates the seriousness of the airline ASKY and the support the government provides for its growth to make Lomé a true regional hub. The government will continue to support this development, as demonstrated by the aircraft parking extension completed in June and the ongoing passenger terminal expansion work."

The reception of this new aircraft comes as the airline began construction of a B737 MAX flight simulator in early November to optimize internal crew training.

The ASKY company now operates a fleet of fifteen aircraft: nine Boeing 737-800s and six Boeing 737 MAX 8s, serving thirty cities in twenty-seven countries on the continent.

Esaïe Edoh

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