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| Founded | 1997 | ||||||
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| AOC # | 25 | ||||||
| Hubs | Arusha Airport | ||||||
| Fleet size | 5 | ||||||
| Destinations | 13 (scheduled) | ||||||
| Parent company | Airkenya Aviation | ||||||
| Headquarters | Arusha, Tanzania | ||||||
| Website | www | ||||||
Regional Air Services is an airline based in Arusha, Tanzania. It is the Tanzanian division of Airkenya and operates domestic services and charter flights in East and Southern Africa. [1]
The airline was established in 1997 and started operations in July 1997. It is wholly owned by Airkenya Aviation. [1]
Scheduled services are operated to the following cities: [2]
Charter flights are also operated throughout Tanzania.
The Regional Air Services (Tanzania) fleet comprises the following aircraft (as of November 2018): [3]
| Aircraft | In Fleet | Orders | Passengers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 208 Caravan | 2 | — | 13 | |
| De Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter | 1 [4] | — | 18 | |
| Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II | 1 | — | 11 | |
| Bombardier Dash 8 | 1 | — | 37 | |
| Total | 5 | |||
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