Global Aviation is a Mauritanian airline based in Nouakchott and created in 2019.
The company's CEO is Yacoub Sidya.[1][2][3] Global Aviation caters to remote regions in West Africa and provides humanitarian aid.[4][5]
History
The company first operated in 2019 and is used for medical evacuations.[6]
In December 2019, the company obtained its first authorization to operate in Burkina Faso.[6]
In October 2024, the company obtained the Basic Aviation Risk Standard (BARS) certification.[1]
Services
Global Aviation operates in Burkina Faso, Mauritania, Mali, Guinea, Niger and Cap-Vert.[7]
The company is authorized to operate in Europe.[6]
Fleet
- ATR 72[8][6]
- Beechcraft 1900D[6]
- Leonardo Helicopters[6]
- Learjet 45[6]
References
- ^ a b Rédaction (2024-10-27). "Mauritanie : Global Aviation certifié du programme Basic Aviation Risk Standard (BARS)". Financial Afrik (in French). Retrieved 2026-01-05.
- ^ Villerac, Paul (2025-03-05). "Yacoub Sidya, master of secure gold transport in the Sahel, between influence and turbulence". Conflits : Revue de Géopolitique (in French). Retrieved 2026-01-05.
- ^ APA-Nouakchott (Mauritania) (2024-11-22). "Yacoub Sidya: A Mauritanian entrepreneur making waves". APAnews - African Press Agency. Retrieved 2026-01-05.
- ^ "Guinée, Mali, Burkina Faso… Le Mauritanien Yacoub Sidya, discret convoyeur de l'or des miniers". JeuneAfrique.com (in French). Retrieved 2026-01-05.
- ^ "Global Aviation : une compagnie mauritanienne qui redessine le ciel ouest-africain". www.cridem.org (in French). Retrieved 2026-01-05.
- ^ a b c d e f g Mackenzie, John (2025-12-18). "Global Aviation : une autre manière de faire voler l'Afrique de l'Ouest". Conflits : Revue de Géopolitique (in French). Retrieved 2026-01-05.
- ^ Staff, The Editorial (2025-12-29). "Civil Aviation: Global Aviation takes a key step towards its operating authorization in Senegal". Financial Afrik. Retrieved 2026-01-05.
- ^ Birns, Hilka (13 January 2023). "Global Aviation Mauritania inducts first ATR72; eyes own LCC".
