Operator Questions: Zambia
How many business aviation operators are there in Zambia?
According to open sources, there are eight operators based in five cities: Livingstone (Maramba), Ndola (Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International), Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International), Baobab Ridge, and Ndola (Peter Zuze Air Force Base). The list is verified against open sources and updated as changes occur.
What types of aircraft do operators in Zambia have?
The local airline fleet includes the Aerospatiale AS350BA, Bell 206B, Beechcraft 58, Beechcraft C90, Cessna 208B, and Cessna 401. We select the specific aircraft for the task from this fleet and from aircraft in neighboring countries.
Why look at the operator's AOC?
An air operator certificate (AOC) is issued by the aviation authorities of the country of registration and defines flight regulations, crew requirements, and dispute resolution procedures. Flights are always operated by the operator, not the broker, so their approvals are verified before a booking is confirmed.
