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'''Lignes Aériennes Congolaises''' ({{lang-en|Congolese Airlines}}), also known by its acronym '''LAC''', was an airline of the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]], with its head office in [[Kinshasa]], and its central administration on the property of [[N'djili Airport]] in Kinshasa.<ref>"[http://www.lacrdc.com/documents/contact.html Contact Info]." ''Lignes Aériennes Congolaises''. Retrieved on 8 January 2012. "Siège Social: 4, avenue du Port, KINSHASA – GOMBE. République Démocratique du Congo" and "Administration centrale : Aéroport international de N’Djili"</ref> The [[Air carrier|carrier]] has the latter airport as the base of its flight operations. It was liquidated in 2013.<ref>{{cite news|title= RDC : un avion des Lignes Aériennes Congolaises cloué au sol|language= French|trans_title= The only aircraft of Lignes Aériennes Congolaises is grounded|date= 21 August 2015|url= http://www.radiookapi.net/2015/08/21/actualite/societe/rdc-un-avion-des-lignes-aeriennes-congolaises-cloue-au-sol|archive-url= http://archive.is/AkH79|archive-date= 27 September 2016}}</ref>
'''Lignes Aériennes Congolaises''' ({{lang-en|Congolese Airlines}}), also known by its acronym '''LAC''', was an airline of the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]], with its head office in [[Kinshasa]], and its central administration on the property of [[N'djili Airport]] in Kinshasa.<ref>"[http://www.lacrdc.com/documents/contact.html Contact Info] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120123085438/http://www.lacrdc.com/documents/contact.html |date=23 January 2012 }}." ''Lignes Aériennes Congolaises''. Retrieved on 8 January 2012. "Siège Social: 4, avenue du Port, KINSHASA – GOMBE. République Démocratique du Congo" and "Administration centrale : Aéroport international de N’Djili"</ref> The [[Air carrier|carrier]] has the latter airport as the base of its flight operations. It was liquidated in 2013.<ref>{{cite news|title=RDC : un avion des Lignes Aériennes Congolaises cloué au sol |language=French |trans_title=The only aircraft of Lignes Aériennes Congolaises is grounded |date=21 August 2015 |url=http://www.radiookapi.net/2015/08/21/actualite/societe/rdc-un-avion-des-lignes-aeriennes-congolaises-cloue-au-sol |archive-url=https://archive.is/2016.09.27-231247/http://www.radiookapi.net/2015/08/21/actualite/societe/rdc-un-avion-des-lignes-aeriennes-congolaises-cloue-au-sol |archive-date=27 September 2016 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref>


Along with all other airlines registered in the country, the company was banned from flying into any member state of the [[European Union]]'s bloc.<ref name="ban">{{cite web|title= List of airlines banned within the EU|publisher= [[European Commission]]|date= {{date|2012-12-4}}|url= http://ec.europa.eu/transport/modes/air/safety/air-ban/doc/list_en.pdf|archiveurl= http://webcitation.org/6CgKliGs4|archivedate= {{date|2012-12-5}}}}</ref>
Along with all other airlines registered in the country, the company was banned from flying into any member state of the [[European Union]]'s bloc.<ref name="ban">{{cite web|title=List of airlines banned within the EU |publisher=[[European Commission]] |date={{date|2012-12-4}} |url=http://ec.europa.eu/transport/modes/air/safety/air-ban/doc/list_en.pdf |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6CgKliGs4?url=http://ec.europa.eu/transport/modes/air/safety/air-ban/doc/list_en.pdf |archivedate= 5 December 2012 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref>


==History==
==History==
Formed by the [[Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo]] in 2005, it is the successor of an [[Lignes Aériennes Congolaises (1997–2003)|airline with the same name that folded in 2003]], but has a different [[air operator's certificate]].{{citation needed|date=March 2013}} The carrier started operations in 2005 with [[SkyCongo]] aircraft flying on LAC's behalf. It was shut down in 2006, following an accident with a [[Convair 580]], but was reactivated under a [[joint venture]] with [[Bravo Airlines]]. When this latter airline folded in 2007, LAC was idle once again. It apparently restarted operations in {{Start date|2008|6}}, this time with chartered equipment from [[Air Zimbabwe]].<ref name="ATDB">{{cite web|title= Profile for: Lignes Aériennes Congolaises|publisher= AeroTransport Data Bank|date= {{date|2013-3-6}}|url= http://www.aerotransport.org/php/go.php?query=operator&qstring=Lignes+A%26eacute%3Briennes+Congolaises&where=118494&orderby=&luck=1|archiveurl= http://www.webcitation.org/6EvLI6smW|archivedate= {{date|2013-3-6}}}}</ref>
Formed by the [[Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo]] in 2005, it is the successor of an [[Lignes Aériennes Congolaises (1997–2003)|airline with the same name that folded in 2003]], but has a different [[air operator's certificate]].{{citation needed|date=March 2013}} The carrier started operations in 2005 with [[SkyCongo]] aircraft flying on LAC's behalf. It was shut down in 2006, following an accident with a [[Convair 580]], but was reactivated under a [[joint venture]] with [[Bravo Airlines]]. When this latter airline folded in 2007, LAC was idle once again. It apparently restarted operations in {{Start date|2008|6}}, this time with chartered equipment from [[Air Zimbabwe]].<ref name="ATDB">{{cite web|title=Profile for: Lignes Aériennes Congolaises |publisher=AeroTransport Data Bank |date={{date|2013-3-6}} |url=http://www.aerotransport.org/php/go.php?query=operator&qstring=Lignes+A%26eacute%3Briennes+Congolaises&where=118494&orderby=&luck=1 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6EvLI6smW?url=http://www.aerotransport.org/php/go.php?query=operator |archivedate= 6 March 2013 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref>


==Destinations==
==Destinations==
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{{Update|inaccurate=yes|section|date=December 2011}}
The company serves the following destinations as part of its scheduled services:<ref>{{cite web|title= Horaire|language= French|trans_title= Timetable|url= http://www.lacrdc.com/documents/29.html|publisher= Lignes Aériennes Congolaises|accessdate= {{date|2011-12-2}}}}</ref>
The company serves the following destinations as part of its scheduled services:<ref>{{cite web|title=Horaire |language=French |trans_title=Timetable |url=http://www.lacrdc.com/documents/29.html |publisher=Lignes Aériennes Congolaises |accessdate={{date|2011-12-2}} |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110808194028/http://www.lacrdc.com/documents/29.html |archivedate= 8 August 2011 |df= }}</ref>


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Revision as of 18:32, 15 May 2017

Not to be confused with Lignes Aériennes Congolaises (1997–2003).
Lignes Aériennes Congolaises
IATA ICAO Callsign
4V[1] LCG[2] CONGOLAISE
Founded2005 (2005)
Ceased operations2013 (2013)
Hubs
N'djili Airport
Destinations11
Parent companyGovernment of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
HeadquartersKinshasa
Websitewww.lacrdc.com

Lignes Aériennes Congolaises (English: Congolese Airlines), also known by its acronym LAC, was an airline of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with its head office in Kinshasa, and its central administration on the property of N'djili Airport in Kinshasa.[3] The carrier has the latter airport as the base of its flight operations. It was liquidated in 2013.[4]

Along with all other airlines registered in the country, the company was banned from flying into any member state of the European Union's bloc.[2]

History

Formed by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2005, it is the successor of an airline with the same name that folded in 2003, but has a different air operator's certificate.[citation needed] The carrier started operations in 2005 with SkyCongo aircraft flying on LAC's behalf. It was shut down in 2006, following an accident with a Convair 580, but was reactivated under a joint venture with Bravo Airlines. When this latter airline folded in 2007, LAC was idle once again. It apparently restarted operations in June 2008 (2008-06), this time with chartered equipment from Air Zimbabwe.[1]

Destinations

The company serves the following destinations as part of its scheduled services:[5]

Fleet

The airline has no active aircraft on its fleet, but 6 MA-60s are on order.[1] LAC operated the following equipment throughout its history:[1]

Accidents and incidents

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Profile for: Lignes Aériennes Congolaises". AeroTransport Data Bank. 6 March 2013. Archived from the original on 6 March 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ a b "List of airlines banned within the EU" (PDF). European Commission. 4 December 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 December 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ "Contact Info Archived 23 January 2012 at the Wayback Machine." Lignes Aériennes Congolaises. Retrieved on 8 January 2012. "Siège Social: 4, avenue du Port, KINSHASA – GOMBE. République Démocratique du Congo" and "Administration centrale : Aéroport international de N’Djili"
  4. ^ "RDC : un avion des Lignes Aériennes Congolaises cloué au sol" (in French). 21 August 2015. Archived from the original on 27 September 2016. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "Horaire" (in French). Lignes Aériennes Congolaises. Archived from the original on 8 August 2011. Retrieved 2 December 2011. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ Accident description for ZS-SKH at the Aviation Safety Network. Retrieved on 2 December 2011.
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