FlyCongo


FlyCongo was an airline based in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It was formed due to the suspension of Hewa Bora Airways after a series of fatal accidents. The new airline aimed to show a huge improvement in air safety in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. After only 6 months in operation the company merged with Compagnie [Africaine d'Aviation] in October, 2012. The company slogan was ''Like Never Before!''

History

Founded in 2012 from the remains of Hewa Bora Airways, FlyCongo commenced operations on 24 March 2012 with a McDonnell [Douglas MD-82] aircraft.
On 27 March 2012, FlyCongo announced that they will be destroying six of the previous aircraft operated by Hewa Bora Airways in a bid to boost confidence in the new airline. The aircraft will be five Boeing 727s and one of another unknown type.
In 2012 CAA formed a commercial and strategic alliance with rival FlyCongo which led to consolidation into a single brand, flyCAA, in October 2012.

Destinations

FlyCongo served the following destinations :
Base

CityCountryIATAICAOAirport
GemenaDemocratic Republic of the Congo

Fleet

The FlyCongo fleet was made of the following aircraft :
AircraftTotalNotes
Boeing 767-200ER1Stored at FIH
Airbus A32052 Inactive
Boeing 737-3B705 to enter service. Ex Batavia Air aircraft.
Fokker-503
Total10