Congolese Airlines

[BUTEMBO21]

I wont be surprised if Air Death is back in business.

[kaps76]

A new airline company has set up shop called Okapi Airlines. Apparently 100% owned by Congolese entrepreneurs who decided to remain anonymous and not reveal their names to the media. Wish them all the best and hope they will manage this new airline using the qualified expertise and hope they have enough financial backing to survive the troubles the congolese airline industry suffers. Funny though they decided to remain anonymous. Hope they are all legit citizens and not those looters of politicians we have.
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Sécurité aérienne : une nouvelle société conforme aux standards lancée
Par Le Potentiel

Combattre les crashes à répétition causés par les aéronefs ne répondant pas aux standards internationaux est l’objectif visé par la nouvelle société.

La novelle société s’appelle Okapi airlines. L’actionnariat est composé de quatre personnes. Deux sont morales et les deux autres sont physiques. Leur identité n’est pas divulguée. La nouveauté apportée par Okapi airlines se situe au niveau de la qualité des services rendus. La sécurité et le confort sont la constante préoccupation de ceux qui se sont décidés de s’unir pour offrir plus de garanties aux passagers. «Les défis sont énormes techniques, organisationnels et opérationnels», reconnaît Matthieu Butiku, directeur d’exploitation.

Le personnel engagé par cette nouvelle société draine une expérience dans le secteur ne souffrant d’aucune contestation. Des anciens de Lignes aériennes congolaises, de Air Afrique, de Sabena, de Air France, …, se sont mis ensemble et promettent de faire des standards internationaux leur compagnon. Une résolution qui transparaît clairement à la lecture des curricula vitae de chacun des cadres de direction de cette nouvelle société.

Déjà, un avion est arrivé à Kinshasa sous les couleurs de Okapi airlines. Un Boeing 737-500 de nouvelle génération. Un appareil du même type que des sociétés de notoriété internationale notamment SAA. Le directeur d’exploitation de la jeune société Mathieu Butiku certifie : «Notre flotte est composée d’avions de nouvelle génération conforme aux normes».

Pour quadriller le pays, vaste de plus de 2 millions de kilomètres, Okapi airlines a identifié quatre axes, à savoir Kinshasa, Lubumbashi, Goma et Kisangani. L’intensité de l’activité économique a déterminé les managers de cette société de considérer ces quatre villes comme points de rayonnement.

D’ici le mois de décembre, la société compte atteindre le nombre de six avions effectivement opérationnels en RDC. Dans le lot, il y a aussi des avions ATR pour le désenclavement des provinces. L’expérience de ATS, African transport system dans l’aviation en République démocratique du Congo est une passerelle qui atteste de la crédibilité des intentions des actionnaires de cette société.

Pour s’assurer d’un lancement efficient, la ligne Kinshasa – Lubumbashi avec cinq rotations hebdomadaires, constituera la phase initiale. D’autres lignes suivront notamment sur Mbandaka à l’Equateur, Bukavu, Kananga, Mbuji-Mayi, …

«La vie d’un avion dépend de la qualité des entretiens effectués», s’empresse de préciser Matthieu Butiku. C’est ainsi qu’un accent particulier est mis sur la maintenance. D’ailleurs, le responsable de ce département est choisi parmi les personnes expérimentées et d’une expertise avérée.

Avec sa licence acquise depuis 2010, Okapi airlines peut voler dans les airs congolais et offrir des garanties suffisantes de sécurité et de confort. Les responsables promettent également d’assurer des vols avec ponctualité.

Bref, l’incertitude sur le respect des normes en la matière étant écartée du fait de l’expérience et du sérieux de la nouvelle société, le ciel congolais peut se transformer. Les crashes à répétition, souvent la conjonction des négligences et de la cupidité des investisseurs dans le secteur qui privilégient la rentabilité au détriment de la sécurité. Okapi airlines promet d’appliquer la vérité des prix d’autant plus que les marges bénéficiaires dans le secteur aérien ne sont pas grandes.

Bienvenu-Marie Bakumanya

http://www.lepotentiel.com/afficher_...article=115966

[Broda-Man]

Do they have a website ?. I googled Okapi airline, but I can't seem to find It.

[kaps76]

It appears this company doesnt have a website. It's all anaonymous...anonymous owner, no website...at least for now. Hope we will learn more about them sooner rather than later.

[Pius]

Originally Posted by kaps76

It appears this company doesnt have a website. It's all anaonymous...anonymous owner, no website...at least for now. Hope we will learn more about them sooner rather than later.

Isn’t it strange that this news company, founded by “anonymous investors”, that does not have any aircraft maintenance / support infrastructure on the Congolese soil has been granted in no time all the necessary authorizations to operate, whereas Korongo Airlines is still being driven from pillar to post? Strange, very strange indeed…

[BUTEMBO21]

When will this country's Authorities have brain to do something with transparancy? They are clogging way for Korongo, but allow people that have no identity. I have a strange feeling that this a cover for HBA.

But not shocked anymore that we always get " Classified Investors" that are never haerd of and that are impossible to find even in Google

[poseidonv]

am 21 years old and am finishing my diploma course in ine year. Am doing avionics engineering, and as a congolese, i would like to work in my country. Does any one of you know a person or company that can employ people like me?

[Pius]

Originally Posted by poseidonv

am 21 years old and am finishing my diploma course in ine year. Am doing avionics engineering, and as a congolese, i would like to work in my country. Does any one of you know a person or company that can employ people like me?

Hello and welcome to the SSC family. First of all, I commend your sense of patriotism; the nation needs all her sons and daughters for the reconstruction endeavour. Civil aviation, banking and telecommunication are arguably the fastest growing sectors of the country’s economy. Job opportunities exist; however, I would advice you against going back home to work in your field right after graduation. You need more experience, which you can acquire abroad, before making such a decision; the reason being that the working conditions (salary, equipment, infrastructure) are very hard and can be discouraging to a beginner. A dose of realism is needed to be successful in a beloved yet arduous environment.

[Broda-Man]

Originally Posted by poseidonv

am 21 years old and am finishing my diploma course in ine year. Am doing avionics engineering, and as a congolese, i would like to work in my country. Does any one of you know a person or company that can employ people like me?

Hello !

[Karavia]

Originally Posted by Pius

Isn’t it strange that this news company, founded by “anonymous investors”, that does not have any aircraft maintenance / support infrastructure on the Congolese soil has been granted in no time all the necessary authorizations to operate, whereas Korongo Airlines is still being driven from pillar to post? Strange, very strange indeed…

My thoughts too!! Aren't they afraid seeing what's happening to Korongo Airlines?

[Pius]

Originally Posted by Karavia

My thoughts too!! Aren't they afraid seeing what's happening to Korongo Airlines?

Apparently, they have no reason to be afraid of anything (or anyone for that matter). The ease and swiftness with which they have obtained the authorization to operate in the DRC sky proves that they know the right people and have deep enough pocket to attend to their needs…

[Karavia]

Originally Posted by Pius

Apparently, they have no reason to be afraid of anything (or anyone for that matter). The ease and swiftness with which they have obtained the authorization to operate in the DRC sky proves that they know the right people and have deep enough pocket to attend to their needs…

This isn't good cuz it will only confirm what we all think, Korongo is facing a pure sabotage

[Pius]

How in the world can a group of individuals start legally a company without revealing their names? "Bord ezanga kombo"

[Karavia]

[young po]

Originally Posted by poseidonv

am 21 years old and am finishing my diploma course in ine year. Am doing avionics engineering, and as a congolese, i would like to work in my country. Does any one of you know a person or company that can employ people like me?

Where are you from?

[BUTEMBO21]

Originally Posted by Pius

How in the world can a group of individuals start legally a company without revealing their names? "Bord ezanga kombo"

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[Pius]

Quid du lancement des activités de Korongo airlines : Christophe Allard explique

octobre 7, 2011, sous L'invité du jour.


La compagnie Korongo Airlines n’est toujours pas opérationnelle. Christophe Allard, le directeur général de cette entreprise estime que le dossier d’ouverture de cette entreprise aérienne est bloqué de façon injustifiée.

Dans une interview à Radio Okapi, Christophe Allard pense que sa compagnie répond à tous les critères et tous les prescrits de la réglementation congolaise et internationale en matière d’aviation.

Christophe Allard est interrogé par Innocent Olenga.

Radio Okapi

Source: http://radiookapi.net/emissions-audi...nvite-du-jour/

This interview is worth listening to because it raises the question of who is really in charge of the country. Cases of a "mysterious hand" sabotaging development initiatives (Korongo, optical fiber, airport infrastructure refurbishment, Lake Kivu methane gas extraction, etc.) are piling up with the governement, the president, the parliament, the press and the civil society turning a blind eye while claiming their dedication to the development of the country. Something is wrong in the DRC.

[Karavia]

Originally Posted by Pius

Source: http://radiookapi.net/emissions-audi...nvite-du-jour/

This interview is worth listening to because it raises the question of who is really in charge of the country. Cases of a "mysterious hand" sabotaging development initiatives (Korongo, optical fiber, airport infrastructure refurbishment, Lake Kivu methane gas extraction, etc.) are piling up with the governement, the president, the parliament, the press and the civil society turning a blind eye while claiming their dedication to the development of the country. Something is wrong in the DRC.

It's sad if the President must again intervene to clear the situation, what is the job of Muzito's government? If he wants to double for the second mandate maybe someone else from PALU should be proposed

[BUTEMBO21]

Originally Posted by Pius

Source: http://radiookapi.net/emissions-audi...nvite-du-jour/

This interview is worth listening to because it raises the question of who is really in charge of the country. Cases of a "mysterious hand" sabotaging development initiatives (Korongo, optical fiber, airport infrastructure refurbishment, Lake Kivu methane gas extraction, etc.) are piling up with the governement, the president, the parliament, the press and the civil society turning a blind eye while claiming their dedication to the development of the country. Something is wrong in the DRC.

Like Mbusa Nyamwisi said there are some powerful people in the government that are more powerful than Ministers and they do things as they are pleased.

Personally i see someon kind of a group with power behind the Curtains.

[BUTEMBO21]

Originally Posted by Karavia

It's sad if the President must again intervene to clear the situation, what is the job of Muzito's government? If he wants to double for the second mandate maybe someone else from PALU should be proposed

The president must interven because it falls under his program of 5 Chantiers. He is the head of State. People don't look at the Prime Minister. They look at the President who gets elected by the people and then moninated the Prime Minister and can fire him or anyone in that government.

The President calls every project 5 chantiers. therefore, he has responsibilities to answer whats going on.



Anyways: I think this Prime Minister post is rubbish. I just like the Presidential System. Just President and his VP, then Congress keeps him in check.