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Mozambique's national carrier connecting Africa and beyond.

Founded

1936

Headquarters

Maputo, Mozambique

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM) is the national airline of Mozambique, founded in 1936 and headquartered in Maputo. Operating under the IATA code LM and ICAO code LAM with the callsign MOZAMBIQUE, it serves as the country's flag carrier and primary commercial aviation operator. LAM operates domestic routes connecting major Mozambican cities such as Maputo, Beira, Nampula, and Pemba, as well as regional and international routes to destinations across southern Africa and beyond. The airline has historically played a critical role in connecting Mozambique's geographically dispersed population and supporting economic development. Over the decades, LAM has faced various operational and financial challenges common to African state-owned carriers, including fleet renewal pressures and competition from regional airlines. Despite these challenges, it remains the dominant carrier in Mozambican aviation.

Hubs & network

LAM's primary hub is Maputo International Airport (MPM), with secondary operations through Beira and Nampula airports.

Fleet

LAM operates a modest fleet that has included Embraer regional jets and Boeing 737 aircraft for domestic and international services.

Notable facts

›LAM is one of the oldest airlines in sub-Saharan Africa, tracing its origins to 1936.
›The airline is state-owned by the Government of Mozambique.
›LAM operates routes to regional destinations including Johannesburg, Nairobi, and Dar es Salaam.
›A LAM Embraer 190 crashed in Namibia in 2013, killing all 33 people on board.
›The airline has undergone several restructuring efforts to improve financial sustainability.

Official website Wikipedia

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