A premium aviation brand in development, structured to deliver direct, efficient routes between Africa's key economic centres — anchored in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
54+
African Countries
1.4B+
Population
5%
Air Traffic Share
1st
Hub · Addis Ababa
A premium aviation brand in development, structured to deliver direct, efficient routes between Africa's key economic centres — anchored in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
ARLink28 is driven by a clear ambition — to create a network that removes the structural limitations that have long defined air travel across the continent, enabling direct movement between key cities and supporting a more fluid exchange of people, capital, and ideas.
The direction is clear. The intent is defined. The ambition is to build an airline that reflects a modern, forward-moving Africa at a global level.
Anchored in Addis Ababa, the initial network connects West, East, Central, and Southern Africa — prioritising high-demand corridors where connectivity gaps are most evident.
ARLink28 is positioned to influence how Africa moves, trades, and competes — directly improving access between cities that currently lack efficient air links.
Narrow-body aircraft for short to medium-haul routes. Aircraft leasing for controlled market entry. Fleet expansion driven by network performance and demand data.
One of the most underconnected, high-potential aviation markets globally. Intra-African travel remains limited despite rising demand from trade, urbanisation, and regional integration.
We engage with investors who understand the value of early positioning in emerging markets — institutional investors, aviation-focused funds, strategic partners, and technology companies aligned with Africa's growth trajectory.
Selective. Structured. Focused on alignment, discipline, and long-term value creation.
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ARLink28 was founded by Ajay E. Salako, driven by a long-standing vision shaped from an early and deeply personal connection to aviation. From childhood, there was a natural curiosity and fascination with aircraft and flight — long before experiencing an airport firsthand.
Growing up in Nigeria, this early interest developed independently. The first real encounter with air travel — travelling from Lagos to the United Kingdom — transformed what had once been imagined into a lived experience, reinforcing a deeper awareness of aviation's role in connecting people, economies, and opportunities.
Over time, this evolved into a clear recognition of the structural gaps within African air connectivity. The difficulty of moving efficiently between countries, the reliance on indirect routes, and the limitations this places on trade, tourism, and business became central observations.
Ajay's approach is grounded in clarity, patience, and execution — with a long-term view on building infrastructure that holds relevance both within the continent and on a global stage.