Bestfly Cabo Verde (legally, and previously doing business as TICV - Transportes Interilhas de Cabo Verde and founded in 2015 as Binter Cabo Verde) is a scheduled and charter, passenger and cargo regional airline based in Praia, Cape Verde.[4] It operates inter-island services. Its main base is Nelson Mandela International Airport. The airline has suspended all flights to date since mid-2023 and has yet to resume any active service.
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| Founded | 2015 as Binter Cabo Verde | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | 12 November 2016 | ||||||
| Ceased operations | 19 April 2024 (suspended)[1] | ||||||
| Hubs | Nelson Mandela International Airport | ||||||
| Focus cities | |||||||
| Fleet size | 1[2] | ||||||
| Destinations | 7[3] | ||||||
| Parent company | BestFly World Wide (70%) Government of Cape Verde (30%) | ||||||
| Headquarters | Praia, Cape Verde | ||||||
| Website | bestflycaboverde | ||||||
History
editFoundation
editThe airline was founded in 2015 as Binter Cabo Verde, a subsidiary of Spanish airline Binter Canarias. Operations commenced on 12 November 2016 with flights connecting the islands of Santiago, Sal and São Vicente.[5] Binter Cabo Verde took over inter-island flights after TACV discontinued its domestic operations on 1 August 2017 due to restructuring and privatisation.[6]
In August 2019, the airline changed its name from Binter Cabo Verde (Binter CV) to Transportes Interilhas de Cabo Verde (TICV).[7] Binter Canarias divested in the airline in June 2021, selling its majority 70% stake to Angolan airline BestFly Worldwide with the remaining 30% owned by the Government of Cape Verde.[8] The company has since rebranded the airline as Bestfly Cabo Verde.[4]
Suspensions
editIn mid-2023, the airline briefly suspended most of its flights, citing operational difficulties.[9] The airline announced to suspend all operations again from 19 April until 7 May 2024, however without resuming them since.[1] It has been reported that the airline suspended its Cabo Verde services due to issues with its ACMI operations.[10]
Destinations
editAs of July 2022, Bestfly Cabo Verde served all seven Cape Verde airports.[3]
| Island | Country | Airport | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boa Vista | Cape Verde | Aristides Pereira International Airport | |
| Maio | Cape Verde | Maio Airport | |
| Sal | Cape Verde | Amílcar Cabral International Airport | |
| Santiago | Cape Verde | Nelson Mandela International Airport | Hub |
| São Filipe | Cape Verde | São Filipe Airport | |
| Sao Nicolau | Cape Verde | Preguiça Airport | |
| São Vicente | Cape Verde | Cesária Évora Airport |
Fleet
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Current fleet
editAs of March 2024, the Bestfly Cabo Verde fleet consisted of the following aircraft:[2]
| Aircraft | In Service | Orders | Passengers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATR 72-500 | 1 | — | 72 | stored[2] |
| Total | 1 | — | ||
Former fleet
editThe airline previously also operated the following aircraft types:[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b bestflycaboverde.com - Horários retrieved 22 May 2024
- ^ a b c d "Bestfly Cape Verde Fleet Details and History". planespotters.net. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
- ^ a b "BestFly - Horários" [Bestfly - Timings]. Bestfly Cabo Verde (in Portuguese). Retrieved 20 July 2022.
- ^ a b "BestFly - Quem somos" [Bestfly - Who we are]. Bestfly Cabo Verde (in Portuguese). Retrieved 20 July 2022.
- ^ "Binter CV celebra su primer año conectando las islas de Cabo Verde" [Binter celebrates its first year connecting the islands of Cape Verde]. Binter Canarias (in Spanish). 11 November 2017. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
- ^ "TACV Ends Domestic Cape Verde Operations". CH-Aviation. 2 August 2017.
- ^ "Binter muda de nome para Transportes Interilhas de Cabo Verde" [Binter changes its name to Transportes Interilhas de Cabo Verde]. O Jornal Economico (in Portuguese). 19 August 2019. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
- ^ "Spanish airline Binter sells Cape Verde operation to Angolan BestFly". Further Africa. 6 July 2021. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
- ^ ch-aviation.com - Bestfly Cabo Verde resumes full schedule 22 August 2023
- ^ ch-aviation.com - Bestfly pulls out of Cabo Verde over ACMI debacle 24 April 2024
External links
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