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| Boeing 757-200(YA-AQT) of Safi Airways |
Safi Airways, Afghanistan's largest private carrier was forced to suspend operations by the (ACAA)Afghan Civil Aviation Authority due unpaid debt of $1.7 million.
As the second largest airline, After Ariana, Safi Airways, had connected 3 domestic and 4 international routes. Thereby, making business and government people, as its predominant passengers. Despite the EU ban barring all afghan carries to European countries, Safi airways was the first airline to operate in compliance with EASA, IOSA and ICAO.
As the second largest airline, After Ariana, Safi Airways, had connected 3 domestic and 4 international routes. Thereby, making business and government people, as its predominant passengers. Despite the EU ban barring all afghan carries to European countries, Safi airways was the first airline to operate in compliance with EASA, IOSA and ICAO.
Establishment
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| Airbus A340-600(YA-TTB) used for long-haul routes |
The owner of Safi Airways, The Safi Group of Companies, Dubai based diversified company, operating many industries such as Hotel, Travel agency, Real estate and Construction.
On 15th June 2009, Safi Airways commenced its operation between Kabul, Afghanistan and Frankfurt. Germany.
On 15th June 2009, Safi Airways commenced its operation between Kabul, Afghanistan and Frankfurt. Germany.
Due to uprising demand of airlines in Afghanistan and the Middle East carriers, Safi Airways focus was relied on the regional network across Kabul. In addition to aviation market being cyclical. The strategy of Safi Airways to expand quickly, played off to only an extent.
With the Gulf carriers being in direct competition with the Safi's network, The EU Ban for afghan carriers, also played a vital role in the airlines losses.
With the Gulf carriers being in direct competition with the Safi's network, The EU Ban for afghan carriers, also played a vital role in the airlines losses.
Fleet of Safi Airways
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| Boeing 767-200(YA-AQS) of Safi Airways |
On 5th November 2009, Safi Airways took delivery of their Airbus A340-300 (YA-TTB) used for Frankfurt - Kabul long haul route. But was phased out due to the EU Ban, and scrapped after 2 years of service.
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| MD87(ZS-TRJ) used for its regional network |
According to www.airfleets.net, The remaining Airbus A319-100, A320-200 and Boeing 737-300/400 used for short haul routes were either scrapped or returned back to the lessor.
The 767-200 (YA-AQS) was scrapped, after its initial delivery to Safi Airways on 2007 and the remaining MD87 (ZS-TRJ) and Boeing 757-200 (YA-AQT) are both stored with their current lessors.
Safi Airways had intended to acquire an Airbus A330 for long routes in 2016. However, It did not take place.
Reference
The National.ae 2016, Biggest private airline in Afghanistan grounded over non-payment, Viewed on 22nd August 2020
("Safi Airways", n.d)
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