African charter service provider Air Bonanza Express has leased two IL-76 freighters and one Boeing 757-200 freighter.
Air Bonanza, based at Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO), said the three cargo aircraft will be used for intra-Africa and Africa-Asia flights.
“One IL-76 is being dedicated for oversized cargo on Mumbai- Africa route through a local partnership in Mumbai,” said Boniface Kimani, chief executive.
“The second IL-76 is beimg relocated to serve the East Africa & South African market with regular flights between DRC Congo, Tanzania, Pretoria and Djibouti.
“The B757-200F will be joining us at the end of June to cater for regional standard cargo within Africa and the Middle East.”
Air Bonanza Express stated that its fleet investments were made possible by its Dubai-based financiers.
Air Bonanza Express previously offered capacity on a IL-76 aircraft, which was returned to the lessor in January, and a Mi-26T heavy transport helicopter.
Air Bonanza Express has traditionally worked with UN agencies, various Ministry of Defence (MODs) departments in Africa, freight forwarders, logistics companies, air charter brokers and companies within the oil and gas sector.
