Eswatini Air Has Great Plans and Is Looking to Scale

Launched in 2023, Eswatini Air currently operates two Embraer ERJ 145 aircraft on regional routes linking Eswatini with South Africa and Zimbabwe. The airline is preparing to launch services to Lusaka, while actively seeking a third aircraft to support network expansion and improve operational resilience.

Find out more in this interview filmed at the 57th Annual General Assembly of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA), with Eswatini Air General Manager Ndumiso Shongwe and Commercial Director Getaneh Woldemichael, as we discuss the airline’s operational strategy, fleet plans, passenger growth, and long-term ambitions.

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Eswatini Air Has Great Plans and Is Looking to Scale
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