History
Daallo Airlines was established in 1991, and began operations on 20 March 1991 with one Cessna aircraft. Soviet aircraft are largely used, although some Boeing and Airbus aircraft have been added, enabling the launch of direct flights between Djibouti and Paris in July 2001, and flights between Djibouti and London in October 2002.
As of early 2008, Daallo Airlines has new shareholders: Dubai World subsidiary Istithmar World Aviation. Founders and owners Mohamed Haji Abdillahi Abusita and Mohammed Ibrahim Yasin "Olaad" remain as board members. In December 2008 Terry Fox, previously Director of Operations was appointed Chief Executive Officer. Daallo Airlines currently has 110 employees (at March 2007). The company maintained unbroken service on its main European route to Paris CDG and London Gatwick from Djibouti until 2009.
In March 2010, all flight operations were suspended, but service resumed later in the year. It is currently the largest airline based in Djibouti and the only Djibouti based airline offering scheduled services after Djibouti Air suspended operations in February 2012.
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