Proflight Zambia’s Reach Expands:
Arrival of sixth 50-seater CRJ-200 Jet boosts capacity and frequency
Proflight Zambia has strengthened its scheduled flight network with the arrival of its sixth 50-seater Bombardier CRJ-200 passenger jet, leased from Alberta Aviation Capital Corporation. The latest addition, which touched down on 23 June 2025 under the American register N8884E, is expected to join the Zambian register as 9J-PFF by the end of July and will be deployed across all of Proflight Zambia’s destinations, except Mansa and Lower Zambezi, to enhance connectivity and grow its capacity.
“The latest CRJ jet is part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen our existing network. By increasing frequency on high-performing routes that are currently constrained by capacity, we’re able to meet customer demand better and enhance connectivity,” said Proflight Zambia’s Director of Flight Operations, Capt. Josias Walubita.
By increasing seat capacity and frequency on its busiest services, Proflight Zambia aims to meet growing customer demand while maintaining its high standards of reliability and efficiency. This CRJ-200 arrival follows the delivery of a Jetstream 41 turboprop in May 2025, bringing Proflight’s current fleet to eleven aircraft: six CRJ-200 jets, five Jetstream 41 turboprops and one CRJ-100 parcel freighter jet.
Captain Walubita explained that consolidating around proven aircraft types streamlines operations and operating costs, while creating valuable opportunities for in-house engineering and maintenance development. “Maintaining and operating the same aircraft models has improved our dispatch reliability and maintenance efficiency,” he said. “Our engineers benefit from deepening their technical mastery, mentoring new entrants, and fostering team dynamics — factors that underpin our organisational stability.”
The CRJ-200, capable of cruising at up to 860 km/h, is well suited to bridge Proflight Zambia’s regional and domestic distances quickly and comfortably. Its blend of speed, capacity and runway performance makes it an ideal platform for Southern Africa’s growing but sometimes infrastructure-limited markets. Backed by a solid design pedigree and extensive operational history, the jet delivers on safety, efficiency and passenger comfort.
While Proflight has no immediate plans for further fleet expansion, it continues to review opportunities to grow both its regional and domestic network strategically. The focus for the airline remains on optimising the current route structure, reducing operational bottlenecks and ensuring that resources are deployed where they are most needed, allowing the airline to sustain its upward trajectory in both customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
