About us
A new airline for an old friendship
Bosolo Airways is a South African registered aviation company created to connect Southern and Central Africa — and to carry the pride of the Congo to the world.
Our story
Bosolo Airways was founded in Johannesburg by aviation and business professionals who saw the same problem again and again: thousands of travellers, traders and families move between South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo every month, yet the air links serving them remain limited, expensive and inconsistent.
"Bosolo" means truth in Lingala. It is the standard we hold ourselves to — in our pricing, our schedules, our maintenance and our dealings with partners and regulators.
The company is newly established and has not yet started operations. Every element of the airline — fleet, network, certification and capital — is being built deliberately, in the correct order, with experienced advisors alongside us.
Bosolo Airways est une compagnie aérienne enregistrée en Afrique du Sud, créée pour relier l'Afrique australe et l'Afrique centrale. La société est en phase de lancement et n'a pas encore commencé ses opérations.
Our mission
To provide safe, affordable and dependable air travel and air freight between South Africa, the DR Congo and the wider world.
Our vision
To become the most trusted airline serving the Congolese market and a recognised flag-bearer of Congolese excellence in African aviation.
At a glance
- Registration
- South Africa
- Head office
- Johannesburg
- Status
- Pre-operational
- Focus corridor
- ZA ⇄ DRC
- Divisions
- Passenger & Cargo
What we stand for
Safety above all
No commercial pressure ever outranks an airworthiness or crew decision.
Bosolo — truth
Transparent fares, honest schedules and clear communication with every passenger and shipper.
Congolese pride
A brand, cabin and service culture that carries the identity of the DRC with dignity.
Disciplined growth
A conservative fleet and network plan, funded properly, expanded only when the route proves itself.
Roadmap to first flight
- 1
Phase 1
Company registered in South Africa; brand, leadership team and business plan finalised.
- 2
Phase 2
Capital raise with strategic investment partners; aircraft sourcing and lease negotiation.
- 3
Phase 3
Air Services Licence and Air Operator Certificate process with the South African authorities, plus DRC traffic rights.
- 4
Phase 4
Proving flights, crew recruitment and training, systems and distribution go-live.
- 5
Phase 5
Commercial launch: Johannesburg ⇄ Kinshasa passenger and cargo services, then network expansion.