NEW AIRLINE - FlyCristal Airways is a Zimbabwean start-up airline, founded by Johannes Simau, designed to provide passenger, cargo, and charter services with a focus on business travel.

Based in Zimbabwe and South Africa, it secured its first Let L-410 aircraft in May 2026 for domestic routes to Harare, Bulawayo, and Victoria Falls.

Scheduled to start operations (as of late 2025/2026 plans) with a hybrid model of passenger and cargo Initial Domestic Routes: Harare, Bulawayo, Mutare, Kariba, and Victoria Falls.Regional & Future 

Plans to link Zimbabwe with South Africa (Johannesburg, Cape Town). Long-term goals include routes to London, Dubai, Mumbai, and Guangzhou.

Fleet: Secured a 19-seater Let 410, with plans for Embraer EMB 120, Bombardier CRJ200, and Boeing 737 aircraft for regional expansion.Regulatory Status: Regulated by the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ).

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