Thursday, October 4, 2012

► SUDAN: See Pics of Nova Air's Boeing 737-500 in new colours!

Khartoum based carrier Nova Air (O9) are set to receive their maiden Boeing 737-500 (MCN 29122 | M-ABES), leased from Dutch leasers Sojitz Aircraft Leasing B.V. The airline is currently in Bournemouth, UK having been painted in the company's colours, and is now awaiting its ferry flight to Khartoum where it will be used for charter flights.



Nova Airways Boeing 737-500, Bournemouth
Nova Airways Boeing 737-500, Bournemouth (Tony Guest)



Nova Airways Boeing 737-500, Bournemouth
Nova Airways Boeing 737-500, Bournemouth (Tony Guest)

Nova Airways Boeing 737-500, Bournemouth
Nova Airways Boeing 737-500, Bournemouth  (Mark Empson)

Founded in 2006, Nova Air spawned from Falcon Travel & Tours; itself founded in 1925. The airline flies passengers and cargo in addition to operating a charter service (mainly for use by oil companies). It currently operates two Canadair CRJ-200ERs out of its base in Khartoum to El Fasher, Nyala, Port Sudan and recently to Juba, South Sudan.