Bonza boss Tim Jordan confirmed all Bonza flights have been grounded while the business discusses its “ongoing viability”.
All flights operated by budget carrier Bonza have been wiped from the country’s departure boards on Tuesday as the outlook for the country’s smallest airline grows more uncertain.
Bonza boss Tim Jordan apologised to customers in a statement and said he was considering the viability of the business.Bonza chief executive Tim Jordan apologised to customers in a statement and said he was considering the viability of the business, but did not confirm or deny whether any of its aircraft had been repossessed as“Bonza has temporarily suspended services due to be operated today as discussions are under way regarding the ongoing viability of the business,” said Jordan.
Bonza’s fleet was originally owned by its parent company, 777 Partners, but the private equity group’s creditors have since created a new vehicle which now owns the company’s 30 Max-8 aircraft.Over the past year, Bonza has been hamstrung by fleet issues, with multiple Bonza branded planes redirected to one of 777 Partners’ other airlines.Bonza’s fleet of four Boeing 737 Max-8s has been struggling to service its route map and also cater to pilot training requirements.
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