Fastjet Mozambique Explained

Airline:Fastjet Mozambique
Fleet Size:1
Destinations:4
Parent:Solenta Aviation
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Founded:2017
Commenced:3 November 2017
Ceased:26 October 2019
Headquarters:Maputo, 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]

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]

CountryCityAirport
Mozambique Beira
MozambiqueMaputo Maputo International Airport [Base]
MozambiqueNampula Nampula Airport
MozambiqueTete Chingozi Airport

Fleet

The Fastjet Mozambique fleet consisted of the following aircraft as of October 2019:[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Proposed Fundraising. London Stock Exchange. 15 October 2017.
  2. Web site: Mozambique awards seven carriers domestic route authorities. African Aerospace. 15 October 2017.
  3. Web site: Suspension of Mozambique flights. fastjet. 21 October 2019. 1 December 2019.
  4. Web site: Fastjet announces flight schedules for domestic routes in Mozambique . Club of Mozambique . 15 October 2017.