Johannesburg-based Cemair is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.
The privately owned South African carrier was founded two decades ago.
CEMAIR COMMEMORATES 20TH ANNIVERSARY
The carrier celebrating this milestone anniversary was formed in January 2005.
It was established with the purpose of operating turboprop commuter aircraft.
Cemair’s initial fleet consisted of a Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft and 3 Beechcraft 1900C aircraft.
However, the airline headed by Miles van der Molen has grown substantially.
From its humble beginnings, CemAir has grown into a key player in South Africa’s aviation landscape.
The privately owned airline now offers both scheduled flight operations as well as aircraft leasing services.
It operates a comprehensive route network, connecting much of South Africa.
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SCHEDULED CEMAIR FLIGHTS
CemAir operates scheduled services within South Africa as well as to cross-border destinations in neighbouring countries.
From its hub at O.R. Tambo International Airport, CemAir flies to South Africa’s major cities: Cape Town and Durban.
It also flies to Port Elizabeth, East London, George and Bloemfontein.
Furthermore, the airline operates services to regional centres including Kimberley, George, Plettenberg Bay and Hoedspruit.
Outside of South Africa, CemAir flies to Maun and Kasane (in Botswana), Victoria Falls and Harare (in Zimbabwe)
The airline also has codeshare agreements with various airlines including British Airways, Proflight Zambia and LAM Mozambique Airlines.
Cemair has entered interline agreements with Ethiopian Airlines and Qatar Airways.
CEMAIR FLEET
The Johannesburg-based airline operates a sizeable route network of domestic and regional routes with a mixed fleet of aircraft.
The carrier now has upwards of 20 narrowbody aircraft in its fleet. Reports state Cemair’s current fleet comprises 26 aircraft.
This enables it to offer scheduled services and to lease out aircraft.
Cemair’s fleet of jet and turboprop aircraft includes CRJ-900 and CRJ-100/200 aircraft; De Havilland Dash 8-400, De Havilland Dash 8-Q300, De Havilland Dash 8-1000; and Beechcraft 1900D aircraft.
