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Hewa Bora Airways

Democratic Republic of the Congo · ALLCONGO
12
Routes
6
Hubs
ALX
ICAO
EO
IATA
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Charter and cargo carrier serving North American markets.

Founded
1978
Headquarters
Dallas, United States
Express One International was a United States-based airline that operated charter passenger and cargo services. The carrier was headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and was known for operating under the ICAO callsign LONGHORN, reflecting its Texas roots. The airline flew a variety of charter missions, including military charters and leisure passenger flights, and also had cargo operations. It operated during the latter decades of the 20th century before ceasing operations. Express One International held IATA code EO and ICAO code LHN, and was part of the competitive U.S. supplemental and charter airline sector that flourished in the post-deregulation era.
Hubs & network
The airline primarily operated out of Dallas Love Field and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport in Texas.
Fleet
Express One International operated jet aircraft including the Boeing 727 and Lockheed L-1011 TriStar for passenger charter and cargo missions.
Notable facts
  • ›Operated under the radio callsign LONGHORN, a nod to its Texas heritage.
  • ›Provided charter services including U.S. military airlift contracts.
  • ›Operated as a supplemental carrier in the post-deregulation U.S. aviation market.
  • ›Also conducted cargo operations in addition to passenger charters.
  • ›Ceased operations in the 1990s amid competitive pressures in the charter airline industry.
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Route network map (12 legs)

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Route network

CAI → ELQ320
CAI → TIF320
CAI → TUU320
CAI → YNB320
ELQ → CAI320
HBE → JED320
HBE → KWI320
JED → HBE320
KWI → HBE320
TIF → CAI320
TUU → CAI320
YNB → CAI320

Fleet (aircraft types operated)

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Hewa Bora Airways

Airline of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Hewa Bora Airways Sarl was the national airline of the Democratic Republic of the Congo based in Barumbu, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. It was one of Congo's largest airlines and operated regional and domestic services. Its main base was N'djili Airport. "Hewa bora" is Swahili for…

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