South Supreme Airlines (Juba) has officially launched international operations with its maiden flight between the South Sudanese capital, Juba, and Khartoum on Sunday, September 7. Speaking on arrival at Khartoum International Airport, airline boss and South Sudanese tycoon, Ayii Duang Ayii, said the flight was a sign of improved relations between the two countries, and that it will further enhance cooperation ties for the benefit of their people. South Supreme Airlines, which is partnered with International Charter Services of the United Arab Emirates, intends to operate three weekly flights between Khartoum, Wau and Juba. According to the ch-aviation database, the carrier is leasing a B737-300, 4L-AJY (msn 27452), from Georgian ACMI specialists, Vista Georgia (Tbilisi) with plans to add two more. The aircraft had previously seen service with another South Sudanese operator, Feeder Airlines (Juba).
By Ivan Nadalet
10Sep2013