Senegal has become the latest African nation to join the ever-growing list of global Airbus C295 operators after the nation received the first of two C295W multi-purpose transport aircraft during a ceremony at its base in Dakar on July 28.
Commenting on the delivery, Senegal’s Armed Forces Minister Siddiqui Kaba said: “Today is certainly historic as it marks an important turning point in the life of the armed forces, which are significantly increasing their capabilities in the context of strategic airlift. These two aircraft will enable Senegal to ensure, independently, the projection and disengagement of its troops engaged in the various theatres of external operations and to meet all the transport and training needs of the internal theatre.”
Kaba outlined that the second C295W will be received by the Senegalese Air Force before the end of 2023 and confirmed that six helicopters (comprising two Mi-171Sh Hip-Hs and four Mi-35P Hind-Fs) had been returned to Senegal after undergoing refurbishment.
