Fastjet Mozambique
Fastjet Mozambique, also known and styled as fastjet Mozambique, was a Mozambican low-cost airline based in Maputo that operated on major domestic routes under the fastjet brand in Mozambique. Fastjet entered the Mozambican market in partnership with Solenta Aviation Mozambique (SAM), which beforehand had specialised in charter flights.[1]
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| Founded | 2017 | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | 3 November 2017 | ||||||
| Ceased operations | 26 October 2019 | ||||||
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| Fleet size | 1 | ||||||
| Destinations | 4 | ||||||
| Parent company | Solenta Aviation | ||||||
| Headquarters | Maputo, Mozambique | ||||||
| Website | fastjet | ||||||
History
In September 2017 the Government of Mozambique, through the Civil Aviation Institute of Mozambique (Instituto de Aviação Civil de Moçambique), licensed various airlines for the first time to provide domestic air services in Mozambique in addition to those of the state carrier LAM - Mozambique Airlines. One of the airlines selected was Solenta Airlines Mozambique, which at the time operated charter services to the oil and gas industry within the country.[2]
Fastjet domestic operations in Mozambique commenced on 3 November 2017, initially to four destinations within the country. They were, however, suspended on 26 October 2019 and ceased all operations.[3]
Corporate affairs
Ownership and structure
Fastjet Mozambique services were operated under licence by Solenta Aviation Mozambique SA, the Mozambican subsidiary of a South African company, Solenta Aviation.[1]
Destinations
Fastjet Mozambique served the following destinations:[4]
| Country | City | Airport |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | Beira | Beira Airport |
| Mozambique | Maputo | Maputo International Airport [Base] |
| Mozambique | Nampula | Nampula Airport |
| Mozambique | Tete | Chingozi Airport |
Fleet
The Fastjet Mozambique fleet consisted of the following aircraft as of October 2019:[1]
| Aircraft | In service | Orders | Passengers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer ERJ 145 | 1 | – | 50 | |
| Total | 1 | – | ||
References
- "Proposed Fundraising". London Stock Exchange. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
- "Mozambique awards seven carriers domestic route authorities". African Aerospace. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
- "Suspension of Mozambique flights". fastjet. 21 October 2019. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
- "Fastjet announces flight schedules for domestic routes in Mozambique". Club of Mozambique. Retrieved 15 October 2017.