Proflight Zambia welcomes second BAE Jetstream 41 after 5,900-mile epic ferry flight home
- Proflight Zambia has expanded its fleet with the delivery of its second BAE Jetstream 41 (registration 9J-PCN), which completed a 5,900-mile transcontinental ferry flight from the UK to Lusaka. Navigated by a Zambian crew across six countries, the 29-seat turboprop enhances the airline's domestic and regional capacity. This addition strengthens route frequencies, supports the growing safari and business travel sectors, and aligns with broader post-pandemic growth across Southern African aProflight Zambia has expanded its fleet with the delivery of its second BAE Jetstream 41 (registration 9J-PCN), which completed a 5,900-mile transcontinental ferry flight from the UK to Lusaka. Navigated by a Zambian crew across six countries, the 29-seat turboprop enhances the airline's domestic and regional capacity. This addition strengthens route frequencies, supports the growing safari and business travel sectors, and aligns with broader post-pandemic growth across Southern African a#businessmindviation.
Fleet Expansion: Proflight Zambia welcomed its second 29-seat BAE Jetstream 41 (9J-PCN) to Lusaka following a multi-leg, 5,900-mile ferry journey from the United Kingdom.
Transcontinental Journey: The aircraft was piloted entirely by Proflight's local crew, making stops in Jersey, Tunisia, Algeria, Chad, and Uganda before landing in Zambia.
Commercial & Operational Impact: The added capacity improves flight frequency, schedule reliability, and seat availability on key domestic routes (e.g., Livingstone, Ndola, Mfuwe) and regional cross-border flights.
Tourism Boost: Enhanced connectivity supports tour operators packaging Zambian safari destinations like South Luangwa, Lower Zambezi, and Victoria Falls alongside multi-country regional circuits.
Broader Aviation Growth: Proflight's expansion reflects a positive regional trend alongside developments from carriers like FlySafair, TAAG Angola, and Air Tanzania.
Future Outlook: Long-term success will rely on further route diversification, digital distribution, fleet modernization, and strategic alignment with African regional trade initiatives.
Source: Travelnews.africa | 07/09/2026
