Air Senegal signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for eight Airbus’ A220 aircraft at the Dubai Airshow on Tuesday.
Chief Executive Officer Ibrahima Kane, said the planes would allow the airline to fly routes to Europe and West Africa when deliveries start in 2021.
Airbus SE, formerly Airbus Group SE, is a company based in the Netherlands and active in the aerospace and defense industry.
The company operates through three segments: Airbus Commercial Aircraft, Airbus Helicopters and Airbus Defence and Space.
The Airbus Commercial Aircraft segment focuses on the development, manufacturing, marketing and sale of commercial jet aircraft and aircraft components, as well as on aircraft conversion and related services.
The Airbus Helicopters segment specialises in the development, manufacturing, marketing and sale of civil and military helicopters, as well as on the provision of helicopter related services.
The Airbus Defence and Space segment produces military combat aircraft and training aircraft, provides defense electronics and global security market solutions, and manufacturers and markets missiles.