Proflight Zambia Expands Fleet with CRJ-200 Jet to Enhance Lusaka–Kasama Flights and Tourism
Proflight Zambia is set to expand its fleet and services later this year by introducing the 50-seat Bombardier CRJ-200 jet on flights between Lusaka and Kasama.
The service, scheduled to launch at the end of September 2025, marked the first time this aircraft type operates regular passenger flights into Kasama Airport in Zambia’s Northern Province.
Initially, the CRJ-200 will operate on Tuesdays starting in late September, with a second weekly flight on Thursdays beginning in November. Sunday flights on the route will continue to be served by the smaller Jetstream 41 aircraft.
The introduction of the CRJ-200 will reduce travel time between Lusaka and Kasama to approximately 90 minutes, while offering greater seating capacity.
Proflight Zambia’s Flight Operations Director, Captain Josias Walubita, said the deployment reflects the airline’s commitment to broadening connectivity and enhancing the passenger experience. “This move is a milestone for Proflight and for the Northern Province, improving access and supporting tourism growth,” he noted.
The Bombardier CRJ-200 can cruise at 860 km/h, making it ideal for domestic routes where faster travel is in demand.
The new service is part of Proflight Zambia’s wider fleet modernization program, aimed at strengthening its domestic schedule and improving service reliability.
Kasama has emerged as a growing tourism hub since air services resumed over a year ago. The town offers access to attractions in the Northern Circuit, including waterfalls, hot springs, and Lake Tanganyika, and serves as a gateway to Kalambo Falls—one of Africa’s tallest waterfalls—and Chishimba Falls, a site of cultural importance. Tourism stakeholders have welcomed the introduction of the jet, anticipating a rise in visitor numbers.
In addition to expanding air services, Proflight Zambia will promote local products on board. Passengers on Lusaka–Kasama flights will be offered Kasama Coffee, a specialty coffee produced in the region. The initiative is part of the airline’s effort to support local producers and showcase Zambian goods to a wider audience.
Proflight Zambia will also enhance services on the Lusaka–Mansa route, adding a Tuesday flight in late September and a Thursday flight in November.
This will bring the total weekly flights to Mansa to six, improving connectivity between Luapula Province, Lusaka, and Ndola.
Founded in 2005 and based in Lusaka, Proflight Zambia operates domestic routes to Kalumbila, Livingstone, Mfuwe, Ndola, Solwezi, Kasama, and Mansa, along with seasonal flights to safari camps in Lower Zambezi National Park. Regional connections include flights to Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Windhoek.
The airline’s current fleet includes five Bombardier CRJ-200 regional jets, one CRJ-100 freighter, and five Jetstream 41 turboprops.
Proflight Zambia emphasizes safe, reliable air travel while expanding connectivity within Zambia and to neighboring countries.
The introduction of the CRJ-200 on the Lusaka–Kasama route is expected to strengthen transport links in Northern Province, benefiting trade, tourism, and economic development.
