Friday, February 13, 2026, in Benin, Amazon Airlines has obtained an operating license from the National Aviation Agency civil (ANAC). However, this initiative is taking place in an African sector. still facing significant economic and competitive challenges.

The air carrier project in Benin is under way in an ambitious context where the authorities seek to strengthen the international connectivity and supporting the prospects for tourism national. Elisée Dansou, Certification Project Manager at ANAC, said that the authorization follows an evaluation process that verified “the compliance of operational procedures, the qualification of flight and technical personnel, as well as the establishment of a system of security management that meets current standards”.

Amazone Airlines responds to the wishes of the authorities Beninese to strengthen the country's air connectivity. In May 2025, the President Patrice Talon had announced discussions for the opening of direct connections between the West African country and Qatar. Multiple sources had then mentioned the creation of Amazone Airlines, with the possibility of a collaboration with Qatar Airways .

On the company side, the issuance of this authorization is perceived as the result of methodical work carried out on several months. The teams had to meet technical requirements and administrative procedures before receiving approval.

Starting activities of the new airline “Amazone Airlines” aims to strengthen the country's air connectivity. Because, in May 2025, the president Patrice Talon had announced discussions with a view to the opening of links direct between the West African country and Qatar