| Founded | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Operating bases | Juba International Airport |
| Focus cities | Juba, Gulu |
| Fleet size | 2 (see below) |
| Destinations | 2 (see below) |
| Headquarters | Juba, South Sudan |
| Key people | Cosmas Gumura Managing Director [1] |
Sky Travel and Aviation is a privately owned airline in South Sudan that was founded and began operating in 2019. It commenced operations on 19 October 2019 when it launched its maiden flight from Juba International Airport in South Sudan to Gulu Airport in neighboring Uganda. [1]
The airline maintains its headquarters in the city of Juba, the capital of South Sudan. [1]
In October, Sky Aviation and Travel began twice-weekly flights between Juba International Airport and Gulu Airport in Uganda. [1] It is expected that as traffic picks up on this route, new service will be established between Gulu Airport and Entebbe International Airport, Uganda's largest civilian and military airport. [2]
As of October 2019, Sky Travel and Aviation maintained regular services to the following destinations: [1]
The Sky Travel and Aviation fleet consists of the following aircraft as of October 2019. [1]
| Aircraft | In fleet | Order | Passengers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C-208B Grand Caravan | 1 | 0 | 12 | |
| C-208B Grand Caravan EX | 1 | 0 | 19 | |
| Total | 2 | 0 |
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