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Libya: Afriqiyah Flight Hijackers in Malta Face Terrorism Related Charges

The two Libyan hijackers who diverted Libyan Afriqiyah flight to Malta have been convicted for use of violence and terrorism related charges by Maltese authorities. The two men known as Musa Shaha Soku, 27, and Ahmed Saleh, 28, did not plead guilty for their actions and refused to answer questions by Malta police, “Libya herald” […]

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Libya to Build New Airport Terminals in Benghazi & Misrata

The Libyan authorities are planning to build new terminals in the airports of Benghazi & Misrata to meet rising passenger & trafic demand in these two cities, former rebel strongholds during the popular bloody uprising that led to the collapse of the autocratic regime of Moammar Gadhafi. These new terminals will be built by South […]

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Libya’s Afriqiyah Airways Beefs up its Airbus Fleet

Libya’s Afriqiyah Airways has ordered four more Airbus A350-900s planes worth over $1.4 billion as the company prepares its international and regional comeback with competitive services. The carrier has also converted its original order for six Airbus A350-800s into six of the larger A350-900 model bringing up its total order to 10 jets. Afriqiyah Airline, […]