Staff Writer
Proflight Zambia, which flies to Namibia has acquired three BAE Jetstream 41 29-seat turboprop aircraft from Eastern Airways, expanding its total aircraft fleet to 13.
The acquisition increases the airline’s Jetstream 41 fleet from four to seven aircraft.
The additional aircraft allow Proflight Zambia to add more frequency and capacity to its domestic network, supporting the airline’s efforts to improve connectivity, schedule reliability and convenience for passengers.
The additional aircraft also create the potential for new domestic and international routes next year.
Crucially, the expanded fleet provides greater redundancy, which safeguards schedule reliability and passenger convenience.
“Proflight Zambia welcomes the additional three BAE Jetstream 41 29-seat turboprop aircraft, which have now been flown home to Lusaka by our very own crew,” said Captain Josias Walubita, Proflight Zambia’s Director Government and Industry Affairs.
“The purchase of these aircraft will enable the airline to meet growing local demand and support our commitment to providing safe and reliable connectivity across Zambia, even as the country targets a 20% growth in its domestic tourism in 2026. We are extremely proud of our flight and maintenance crew who successfully ferried the three aircraft from North Lincolnshire, UK to Lusaka, Zambia.”
As the Jetstream 41 is already an established part of Proflight Zambia’s fleet, the airline has the existing operational, maintenance and crew capability to support the additional aircraft, enabling a smooth integration into its current operations.
“The aircraft were successfully placed on the Zambian register and issued their 9J registrations before departing the UK. Proflight Zambia appreciates the cooperation of the relevant authorities in Zambia and the UK throughout the process” added Capt. Walubita.
Proflight Zambia said it continues to be a key player in the Southern African aviation industry. As both domestic and regional demand for air travel grows, increased frequencies, improved connectivity, direct routings, and efficient and streamlined services are among the key considerations that the airline is working to leverage as Zambia moves to position itself as an aviation hub.
Proflight Zambia, established in 2005 and operating from its base in Lusaka, its domestic routes and international flights include South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia, operating between Lusaka and Johannesburg, Lusaka and Cape Town (via Livingstone), Livingstone and Cape Town direct, Lusaka and Windhoek (via Livingstone), Livingstone and Windhoek direct, with seasonal safari routes operating between Lusaka and Maun (via Livingstone) and between Livingstone and Maun.
The airline operates five Bombardier CRJ-200 50 seat jets, one Bombardier CRJ-100 parcel freighter jet, and seven BAE Jetstream 41 29 seat turbo prop aircraft.
