Zambezi Airlines (ZMA)

Zambezi Airlines was a Zambian regional carrier that operated scheduled passenger services within Zambia and to select destinations across southern and eastern Africa. The airline positioned itself as a key domestic and regional connector, serving routes that linked Lusaka with cities such as Livingstone, Ndola, and Mbeya in Tanzania. The airline operated under the IATA code ZJ and was headquartered in Lusaka, Zambia's capital. It aimed to fill gaps in regional air connectivity left by larger carriers, particularly on thinner domestic Zambian routes. Zambezi Airlines faced significant financial and operational challenges over the years, which ultimately led to the suspension of its operations. The airline ceased flying in the early 2010s, leaving Zambia's domestic air transport market underserved.