Nile Air
IATA: NP ICAO: NIA Callsign: NILEBIRD Country: Egypt Utilization: 83% Active Modernity: Grade B (42.9% Next-Gen)
Nile Air Key Facts
- As of 2026-09-17, 7 Nile Air airframes were observed flying in the previous 30 days.
- 0 airframes were unobserved for 7 to 29 days, and 0 airframes are classified as stored or unobserved for 30 or more days.
- Nile Air is a historic carrier with no active commercial flights observed in the current window.
Active Airframes 7 Observed in last 30 days (83% utilization)
Fleet Financing Structure 100% Owned · 0% Leased 7 owned · 0 leased tails
Modernity & Carbon Rating Grade B (-12% Fuel) 42.9% Next-Gen (neo/MAX/A350/787)
Fleet Ownership & Lessor Financing Exposure
Analysis of institutional aircraft operating lessors financing Nile Air's fleet portfolio.
Balance Sheet vs Leased Fleet Split
Financing Lessors with Portfolio Exposure
Fleet primarily financed via direct capital purchases and internal treasury facilities.
Fleet Age Distribution
Distribution of observed airframes by age bracket as of 2026-09-17.
| Age Bracket | Airframe Count |
|---|---|
| 0-4 yrs | 0 |
| 5-9 yrs | 7 |
| 10-14 yrs | 0 |
| 15-19 yrs | 0 |
| 20+ yrs | 0 |
Observed Fleet Locations
Global distribution of last-observed airport locations for Nile Air aircraft.
Observed Airframes
| Registration / Tail | Aircraft Type | Mode S Hex | Lessor / Owner | Status | Last Observed Airport | Estimated Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SU-BQB | Airbus A320ceo | 010116 | Carrier Owned | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.5 years |
| SU-BQC | Airbus A320ceo | 010117 | Carrier Owned | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.5 years |
| SU-BQJ | Airbus A320ceo | 0101a5 | Carrier Owned | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.5 years |
| SU-BQK | Airbus A320ceo | 0101a7 | Carrier Owned | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.5 years |
| SU-BQL | Airbus A321ceo | 0101b2 | Carrier Owned | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.5 years |
| SU-BQM | Airbus A320ceo | 0101b4 | Carrier Owned | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.5 years |
| SU-BQN | Airbus A321ceo | 0101c8 | Carrier Owned | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.5 years |
Weekly Active vs Stored Airframes
| Week | Active | Idle | Stored |
|---|---|---|---|
| W34 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| W35 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| W36 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| W37 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Inferred Route Network
Observed airport pair connections during the 8-week rolling observation window.
Historical Incidents
No major fatal incidents recorded in the safety directory for Nile Air.
Latest News Mentions
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See Also
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