ZJ ZMA Destinations 9 Founded 2008 Fleet size 1 | ZMA ZAMBEZI WINGS Headquarters Lusaka, Zambia Ceased operations 2012 | |
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Hubs Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Website www.flyzambezi.com (defunct) Hub Kenneth Kaunda International Airport |
Zambezi airlines boeing 737 5y0 landing
Zambezi Airlines was a privately owned airline headquartered in Lusaka, Zambia, that operated flights to south and western Africa out of its base at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport.
Contents
- Zambezi airlines boeing 737 5y0 landing
- Zambezi airlines boeing 737 5y0 takeoff
- History
- Destinations
- Fleet
- References
Zambezi airlines boeing 737 5y0 takeoff
History
Zambezi Airlines began operations in July 2008. The airline first operated an Embraer 120. In May 2009, it acquired two Boeing 737-500. In June 2009, operations to Johannesburg, South Africa, and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, commenced. In the same month, the airline was authorized by the Zambia Competition Commission to form an alliance with Proflight Commuter Services.
On 1 November 2011, the airline licence of Zambezi Airlines was suspended because of safety issues. Subsequently, the airline was dismantled in 2012.
Capt Pasco Chansa, Chief Pilot of Zambezi Airlines was celebrated dearly for his services, after his passing in May 13th 2016.
Destinations
South Africa
Tanzania
Kenya
Malawi
Zimbabwe
DR Congo
Zambia
Fleet
Upon shut-down, the Zambezi Airlines fleet included the following aircraft: