ExecuJet Africa aircraft lands at St Helena Airport prior to audit
The first jet to land at St Helena Airport, operates by ExecuJet, was chartered by Air Safety Support International (ASSI) to bring its team to assess the airport.
The aircraft departed from Lanseria Airport on Sunday morning with a refuelling stop at Walvis Bay.
On board were three pilots and eight passengers, with the ASSI team led by senior aerodrome inspector, Justin Rothwell.
The team will now perform an audit on the airport as part of the certification process, and the Bombardier jet will conduct multiple flights to assess Air Traffic Control, before returning to the UK.
“Lanseria Airport, which is ExecuJet’s South African base, will continue its partnership with St Helena Airport for a further 10 years, managing St Helena’s airport operations and air space, as well as providing reliable air services to the island,” said Dries Human, security and assistant safety officer, ExecuJet Africa.
In 2011, the St Helena Government signed a Design, Build and Operate (DBO) contract with Basil Read, aiming to provide air services to St Helena, fulfilling the UK Government’s commitment to maintaining access.
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