COMPANIES economy or a combination of economy and business class. The Boeing fleet is equipped with integral stairs, minimising ground handling costs and requirements and making the aircraft far more flexible for remote African operators. For contracts that are six months or longer, Star Air can brand the aircraft for customers to maintain uniformity between their fleet and leased aircraft. In June 2019, Star Air Cargo was acquired by Comair, who agreed to pay U$5.14 million to acquire the group. However it was realised that the acquisition by Comair would adversely affect Star Air’s ability to be a truly independent supplier of service to all airlines. And then, due to the financial constraints imposed on Comair by the COVID-19 lockdown and the subsequent business rescue process, the Comair deal was cancelled in October 2020. Star Air Cargo values its independence and has a variety of quality clients. At various times they have supplied: Rwandair, Air Botswana, Air Malawi, Air Tanzania, LAM Mozambique Airlines, Air Namibia, SA Express, Mango and Airlink. The company holds
Star Air supplies aircraft with full Aircraft Maintnenace Crew and Insurance leases.
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its own A1 charter license and employs 16 full time cockpit crew and 16 full time cabin staff. CEO Peter Annear is also a type rated 737 captain and remains a keen general aviation pilot with a Mooney Ovation. Star Air Cargo and Maintenance's Peter Annear and Marcel "Lieb" Liebenberg (left).
