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Tuesday, November 20, 2012

► ANGOLA: See Pic of Guicango's Embraer 120 in new company colours!

Angolan private carrier Guicango Agência de Viagem (NCL) has had its first non-Russian aircraft - an Embraer 120 (MSN: 120212 | D2-FFZ) painted in the company's new livery and corporate identity.

Guicango's Embraer 120 D2-FFZ
Guicango's Embraer 120 in Lanseria, South Africa (PDenton)
The airline started domestic operations in June 2010 only to have its certification suspended in April 2011 following its failure to present and process technical certification within stipulated time limits. The carrier subsequently received its AOC back in June 2011.

Currently, there are 15 air companies licensed by Angola's National Civil Aviation Institute (INAVIC) to operate in Angola including: State-owned Angola Airlines (TAAG) and  Sonair, and privately-run Air-26, Diexim Expresso, Alada, Gira-Globo, Guicango, Chicoil, Angola Air Service, Aero Jet, Air Gemini, Limalongo, Eliangui, Mavewa and Rui Conceição.