So I created a lot of hype with my previous report but never followed up. I'll try follow up this one. Decided to play one game in my break. Please note that I'll be playing a "relaxed" game, so not aiming to get to the top but rather enjoying myself creating a more realistic airline. Hope you all enjoy it!
Issue 1 [21 November 1986]
African Airlines LaunchesAs world airline traffic increases, Africa has been left in the dark. Today aviation history in Africa will start with a blank new page. A humble new airline has been launched in South Africa. After numerous test flights the past month, African Airlines is proud to commence full operations starting this month.
OperationsZS-AAA taxiing at OR Tambo International AirportBased in Johannesburg, African Airlines will operate from OR Tambo International Airport. Using the ICAO code ZAA (ZA for South Africa and A for airline), we will operate various routes within Southern Africa.
Our flight schedule is as follows:
Domestic | International |
ZAA101 Cape Town ZAA102 Durban ZAA103 Port Elizabeth ZAA104 East London ZAA105 George ZAA106 Bloemfontein | ZAA201 Nairobi, Kenya ZAA202 Harare, Zimbabwe ZAA203 Maputo, Mozambique ZAA204 Windhoek, Namibia ZAA205 Lusaka, Zambia |
All flights are operated on our MD83 aircrafts. Plans to acquire more aircrafts in future are in place once operations have stabilized over the coming months, particularly over the traditional December holiday season.
BrandingThe test livery at Cape Town International Airport (top) vs the new livery in flight (bottom)As today marks the official launch of our airline, we are also proud to present our African livery to the world. Although our aircrafts carried out test flights in a test livery, we are very proud of our in-house designed final livery. Although the Lion was a popular icon amongst the staff, our Lion received new life in the new livery, leaping with wings. The green and gold of the African plains have been retained, making African Airlines instantly recognizable.
Stats (As of November 1986)
Airline Value: €132,234,871
Total Routes: 11
Daily Passengers: 3,612
Fleet (As of November 1986)
Active:
McDonnell Douglas MD-83: 2
On Order:
none
Total: 2We hope you follow us with this new journey over the African sky. We cannot wait to welcome you on board your next flight to Africa.
Until next time,
CEO African Airlines
Africa's Pride