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Afghan airline acquires first aircraft

4/5/2011 9:46:26 AM

East Horizon Airlines, the first Afghan airline certified under the country's new internationally compliant cargo aviation standards, has obtained its first aircraft. Commercial operations will begin in May.

 

East Horizon purchased four CASA 212-100 ramp-loading cargo planes from EADS CASA. Prior to reaching Afghanistan, the aircraft will stop at Malta and the United Arab Emirates for final inspection, maintenance and pilot training.

 

Once the plans are in Afghanistan, East Horizon will then complete the final operational measures necessary to obtain the Afghan Aviation Ministry’s air operator’s certificate.

 

Although East Horizon’s first operational routes will be domestic — moving cargo from Kabul to smaller Afghan cities — the airline has plans to expand. In fact, Western China, India and the United Arab Emirates are expected to be among its first international destinations.

 

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