Safair Overview
Safair is an airline company proving their services across the world. The company was founded in 1965. The slogan of the airline is “Experience, Expertise, Excellence.” The owner of this airline is ASL Aviation Group Limited. The main headquarters of the company is Gauteng, South Africa. The hub of this South African airline is situated in O.R Tambo International Aircraft. The airline has the largest fleets of civil Lockhead L-100 Hercules cargo aircraft. The company organizes 1,000 flights per month. The company offers their flights services through more than 862 skilled employees. The Elmar Conradie is the Chief Executive Officer of the company form 2015.
The company fleet consists of several aircraft named as Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-400, Boeing 737-400, Lockheed L-100-30 Hercules and Lockheed Martin LM-100J. The company also operates a subsidiary named FlySafair. The company operates their flight services in Cape Town, George, Port Elizabeth, Johannesburg, Lanseria, Durban, and East London.
Safair History
The company was early known as Tropair (Pty) Ltd. At that time the airline was a general charter company. The company renamed to Safair Freighter in 1970. In 1980, the primary clients of the company were the South African Defence Force. The company acquired a 49% share in Air Contractors. The company also provides help to aid & relief agencies named as United Nations, World Food Programme and International Committee of the Red Cross.
ASL Aviation Holdings
The ASL Aviation Holding is an airline company founded in 1972. The company also operates several subsidiaries named as ASL Airlines Ireland, ASL Airlines France, ASL Airlines Belgium, ASL Airlines Spain, and Farnair Holdings. The parent organization of the company is Compagnie Maritime Belge. The company consists of 90 jet and turboprop aircraft. The company can carry 40 tons of cargo.
