Ciskei International Airways

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Ciskei International Airways
Convair 990A (30A-5), Ciskei International Airways AN0188501.jpg
Founded1987
Commenced operationsJune 1987
Ceased operationsJanuary 1989
Hubs Bhisho Airport

Ciskei International Airways was an airline run and owned by the Bantustan government of the Ciskei in South Africa. The airline ran from June 1987 to January 1989 operating out of Bhisho Airport as its hub. [1] [2] The airline, along with the construction of Bhisho Airport, was funded and run by the Government of South Africa. The airline flew one Convair 990 Coronado airplane and one Convair CV-880 airplane. [1] [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Ciskei International Airways Fleet Details and History". www.planespotters.net. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
  2. "Ciskei International Airways history from Africa, South Africa". Airline History. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
  3. Ash, Paul (14 December 2021). "Boeing 737 takes its last trip — through the streets of Benoni". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 18 November 2022.