Proflight Zambia Welcomes its First Boeing 737 Jet

Proflight Zambia is celebrating the arrival of its first 126-seat Boeing 737-500, marking a significant milestone in the company’s history and reaffirming its commitment to delivering exceptional air travel experiences.

The Boeing 737 jet, which arrived on May 29, 2023, will be the third jet added to Proflight’s fleet since emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic in 2022. The airline currently operates eight aircraft, including three 50-seater Bombardier CRJ-100/200 jets, three 29-seater Jetstream 41 aircraft, and one 18-seater Jetstream 32 aircraft.

The introduction of the Boeing 737 jet represents a major advancement for Proflight, enhancing its ability to cater to its expanding customer base with increased comfort, reliability and efficiency. The aircraft has six abreast seating and large overhead baggage stowage that will offer a superior journey to passengers with an improved level of comfort.

“We are thrilled to welcome the Boeing 737 aircraft to our esteemed fleet. This momentous occasion represents a significant milestone for Proflight Zambia, further emphasizing our commitment to providing exceptional service to our cherished customers. The advanced features of the Boeing 737 will enable us to offer an even more comfortable and enjoyable travel experience,” said Captain Josias Walubita, Proflight Director of Flight Operations.

The Boeing 737 jet is expected to commence operations and make its inaugural flight in a few days, pending regulatory approvals. It will enable Proflight to offer more flights to more destinations, both domestically and regionally. From its base in Lusaka, the carrier’s domestic routes include Livingstone, Mfuwe, Ndola, Solwezi, Kalumbila, Mansa and Jeki/Royal airstrips in Lower Zambezi. Regionally, it flies to Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town in South Africa.