Silverback Cargo Freighters
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Silverback Cargo Freighters is a cargo airline based in Kigali, Rwanda.[2]
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| Founded | 2002 | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | 2002/2018 | ||||||
| Ceased operations | 2009 | ||||||
| Hubs | Kigali International Airport | ||||||
| Focus cities | Bole International Airport Dubai International Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport Vatry Airport | ||||||
| Fleet size | 2 | ||||||
| Destinations | 24 | ||||||
| Headquarters | Kigali, Rwanda | ||||||
| Key people | Innocent Mupenzi [1] | ||||||
| Website | www.silverbackcargo.com | ||||||
Banned Status
Because of safety reasons, Silverback Cargo Freighters was on the list of air carriers banned in the EU.
Destinations
Silverback Cargo Freighters served the following destinations (at September 2008):[3]
Africa
- Burundi
- Chad
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Ethiopia
- Addis Ababa (Bole International Airport) Focus City
- Ghana
- Liberia
- Nigeria
- Rwanda
- South Africa
- Sudan
- Tanzania
- Togo
- Uganda
Asia
- Afghanistan
- India
- Saudi Arabia
- Jeddah (King Abdulaziz International Airport) Focus City
- United Arab Emirates
- Dubai (Dubai International Airport) Focus City
- Malaysia
- Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) Focus City
Fleet
Silverback Cargo Freighters fleet consisted of the following aircraft (as of September 2008):
| Aircraft | Total | Routes |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas DC-8-62F | 2 | Short-Long haul |
Current fleet and destinations
The airline has regional routes around Africa and some longer-haul routes to: Dubai, Jeddah, Mumbai and Istanbul.
As of November 2018 Silver Cargo Freighters has the Following aircraft:
| Aircraft | In service | Orders | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing 737-300F | 1 | 0 | Leased from Star Air (South Africa) |
| Boeing 737-800BCF | 0 | 2 | — |
| Boeing 757-200PCF | 1 | 0 | — |
| Total | 2 | 2 |