Airline Industry
Prior to the civil war, Somalia had only one national airline, Somali Airlines, that serviced the entire country. Due to the entrepreneurial spirit of the Somali people and a lack of strict regulatory frameworks, by 1997, up to 14 private airline firms operating 62 aircraft were offering commercial flights to international locations. With competitively priced flight tickets, these companies have helped buttress Somalia's bustling trade networks.
Prominent Somali-owned private airlines include Air Somalia, Jubba Airways and Daallo Airlines, which serve several domestic locations including Bosaso and Hargeisa, as well as international destinations such as Dubai and Jeddah.
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