The Zambian government is facing heavy criticism over the decision to relaunch its national carrier, Zambian Airways. The new IDC-controlled company is called Zambia Airways (2014) Ltd. A well-placed source said its fleet would be provided by Ethiopian Airlines and leased for $700,000 a month. The board of Zambia Airways, led by former attorney-general Bonaventure Mutale, is in place. He said Zambia Airways once operated Boeing and ATR aircraft, and the country still has expertise in maintaining and flying these planes. “ZA [Zambia Airlines] had assets in New York, London and many other places around the world,” said one former employee.

Source: Ethiopian News March 12, 2020 19:52 UTC