Air Afrique began a steady decline in the early 1980s , yet many years later the company was still considered the most reputable carrier in West Africa , and even one of the top five airlines of Africa . Mismanagement , corruption , and the downturn in the aviation industry after the 11 September 2001 attacks led the airline to a crisis that ended with its liquidation in early 2002 . Even though there were plans to revive the airline with the creation of a new company , they never materialised , as it was succeeded by short-lived Afrinat International Airlines
11 September 2001 attacks
September 11 attacks
Air Afrique