Swazi Express Airways
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Swazi Express Airways | ||
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IATA Q4 |
ICAO SWX |
Callsign SWAZI EXPRESS |
Founded | 1995 | |
Hubs | Matsapha Airport(Swaziland) | |
Fleet size | 1 | |
Destinations | 3 | |
Headquarters | Mastapha, Swaziland | |
Key people | Hans Steffen (CEO) | |
Website: http://www.swaziexpress.com/ |
Swazi Express Airways is an airline based in Swaziland and owned by Steffen Air Charter Services.
It is on the list of airlines banned from flying in the EU for failing to meet safety requirements.
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[edit] History
The airline was established in 1995. It was then called Steffen Air, and has since changed its name to Swazi Express Airways. The airline started operations in 1995 with a Cessna 210 (5 seater aircraft) with flights covering the following destinations: Matsapha (Swaziland), Maputo (Mozambique), and Vilanculos (Mozambique). In 1998 the Cessna 210 was upgraded toCessna Caravan, (11 seater) and a new destination was added: Durban (South Africa). In 2002 the Cessna Caravan was upgraded to a Metro III, 18 seater.
[edit] Destinations
- Swaziland (Matsapha Airport) - hub
- Maputo, Mozambique (Maputo International Airport)
- Vilanculos, Mozambique
- Durban, South Africa
[edit] Cargo Services
Type of cargo: parcels, express documents and mail.
Services available on routes:
- Durban (South Africa)
- Maputo International Airport - Maputo (Mozambique)
- Matsapha Airport (Swaziland) (hub)
- Vilanculos (Mozambique)
[edit] Additional Services
- Charter Flights - Uninterrupted scheduled service
[edit] Fleet
As of August 2006 the Swazi Express Airways fleet includes [1] :
[edit] External links
[edit] References
- ^ Flight International, 3-9 October 2006
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