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Mack Air is an air charter company based in Maun, Botswana. The company has been operating in northern Botswana since 1994.

The company provides aircraft for charter, scenic, and medical evacuation flights. It services a wide range of tourist destinations within Botswana and the Southern Africa region. The company also provides supply flights to camps and lodges within the Okavango Delta and Kalahari regions of Botswana.

The Botswana Travel Guide says of the airline that it "maintains a good reputation as a reliable, high-quality air charter company which doesn't have ties to any of the camps.” REFER: http://www.botswana-travel-guide.com/bradt_guide.asp?bradt=933

Accidents and incidents

On 6 January 2010 the company's Cessna 208 crashed and was "extensively damaged" upon takeoff from Piajio Airstrip, Chief's Island, Okavango Delta when its engine failed. The aircraft landed on a wet flood plain and overturned. The pilot and the five passengers were all injured, including one passenger who suffered a broken hip. The pilot and four of the injured passengers were evacuated to a South African hospital. REFER: https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20100106-0

Recent History

In 2019, Mack Air was issued an International Scheduled Air Service Licence. REFER: https://centreforaviation.com/data/profiles/airlines/mack-air-mkb

In 2021, the air charter company officially registered its logo, securing brand rights for Mack Airᴿ. REFER: http://ipsearch.cipa.co.bw/wopublish-search/public/trademarks?1&query=OFCO:BW

In the same year, Mack Air recorded over 110 permanent employees and 35 pilots. (Cannot find an online publication as reference) from Mack Air website: https://www.mackair.co.bw/about/

With effect from 1 May 2021, Mack Air became the first airline to provide international scheduled flights between Kasane, Botswana and Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. REFER: (Note no mention of Namibia, correct destinations on same page) https://www.mackair.co.bw/scheduled/

In 2017, the air charter company took delivery of 10 new Cessna Grand Caravan EX’s as part of its fleet expansion. https://www.avcom.co.za/aerocont/?p=1718

As of 2021, Mack Air’s fleet comprises:

Current Fleet

● 1 - Cessna Citation M2 ● 17 - Cessna Grand Caravan EX 10 ● 2 - Cessna 210 Centurion 10 ● 2 - GippsAero GA8 Airvan 10

Former Fleet

● 8 - GippsAreo Airvans ● 6 - Cessna 206 Stationair ● 8 - Cessna 208B Caravan Legacy. 10

4. Services Mack Air offers scenic, medical evacuation, charter, cargo, and scheduled flights.

Cargo Flights

The air charter service facilitates supply and freight runs for lodges and camps in the Okavango Delta. Aircraft are equipped with industrial cooler boxes. The Grand Caravan EX’s can carry up to 1 400kg of freight.

Charter Flights

Mack Air offers a non-scheduled air charter service, transporting tourists to the Okavango Delta and its surrounding areas.

Scenic Flights

The air charter company offers scenic safari flights over the Okavango Delta. These flights are one hour in length and take place about 500ft (152.4m) off the ground.

Scheduled Flights

Scheduled flight services link safari destinations, such as Botswana, Namibia, and Zimbabwe.

Offices and Facilities The airline has offices and facilities in the following locations, as of May 2021.

• Maun – Mack Air Head Office: Maun International Airport • Maun – Mack Air Reception: 1 Airport Road, Maun • Maun – Mack Air Scheduled Flights Office: Main terminal at Maun International Airport – Office 67A • Lanseria – Aviation Partner – Advantage Lounge: Lanseria International Airport • Cape Town – Aviation Partner – Advantage Lounge: Cape Town International Airport • Kasane – Lounge & Check-in Desk – Satellite Office: Kasane International Airport • Gaborone – Meet and greets: Sir Seretse Khama International Airport • Livingstone, Zambia – Meet and greets: Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport

Accreditation

Mack Air is certified by the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana. The certification is in compliance with the International Civil Aviation Organization’s standards and recommended practices. It is audited annually by the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana in order to renew its Aircraft Operating Certificate and Airline Transport Licence.3

In 2019, Mack Air became the first private company in Botswana to be issued an International Scheduled Air Service License. The air charter service holds Domestic and International Air Services licenses. REFER: https://centreforaviation.com/data/profiles/airlines/mack-air-mkb Mywebhost (talk) 14:23, 7 February 2022 (UTC)

Thanks for bring this here. I will go though each proposed change and make the changes that can be made and give you a full report here when done. - Ahunt (talk) 15:45, 7 February 2022 (UTC)

Okay here is my rundown on what could be done:

Mack Air is an air charter company based in Maun, Botswana. The company has been operating in northern Botswana since 1994. - Already in the article

The company provides aircraft for charter, scenic, and medical evacuation flights. It services a wide range of tourist destinations within Botswana and the Southern Africa region. The company also provides supply flights to camps and lodges within the Okavango Delta and Kalahari regions of Botswana. - Already in the article

The Botswana Travel Guide says of the airline that it "maintains a good reputation as a reliable, high-quality air charter company which doesn't have ties to any of the camps.” REFER: http://www.botswana-travel-guide.com/bradt_guide.asp?bradt=933 - Already in the article

Accidents and incidents

On 6 January 2010 the company's Cessna 208 crashed and was "extensively damaged" upon takeoff from Piajio Airstrip, Chief's Island, Okavango Delta when its engine failed. The aircraft landed on a wet flood plain and overturned. The pilot and the five passengers were all injured, including one passenger who suffered a broken hip. The pilot and four of the injured passengers were evacuated to a South African hospital. REFER: https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20100106-0 - Already in the article

Recent History - 'Added as new History section

In 2019, Mack Air was issued an International Scheduled Air Service Licence. REFER: https://centreforaviation.com/data/profiles/airlines/mack-air-mkb -  Done

In 2021, the air charter company officially registered its logo, securing brand rights for Mack Airᴿ. REFER: http://ipsearch.cipa.co.bw/wopublish-search/public/trademarks?1&query=OFCO:BW - Every company does this - not notable

In the same year, Mack Air recorded over 110 permanent employees and 35 pilots. (Cannot find an online publication as reference) from Mack Air website: https://www.mackair.co.bw/about/ - Done, but ref says 30 pilots, not 35

With effect from 1 May 2021, Mack Air became the first airline to provide international scheduled flights between Kasane, Botswana and Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. REFER: (Note no mention of Namibia, correct destinations on same page) https://www.mackair.co.bw/scheduled/ -  Done

In 2017, the air charter company took delivery of 10 new Cessna Grand Caravan EX’s as part of its fleet expansion. https://www.avcom.co.za/aerocont/?p=1718 -  Done

As of 2021, Mack Air’s fleet comprises:

Current Fleet - updated but the ref https://www.mackair.co.bw/our-fleet/ does not give any numbers in service so these were removed until they can be sourced

● 1 - Cessna Citation M2

● 17 - Cessna Grand Caravan EX 10

● 2 - Cessna 210 Centurion 10

● 2 - GippsAero GA8 Airvan 10

Former Fleet - Not done, no sources cited

● 8 - GippsAreo Airvans

● 6 - Cessna 206 Stationair

● 8 - Cessna 208B Caravan Legacy. 10

4. Services - Not done, no sources cited. This is mostly already covered in the article anyway

Mack Air offers scenic, medical evacuation, charter, cargo, and scheduled flights.

Cargo Flights - Not done, no sources cited and this is too promotional anyway

The air charter service facilitates supply and freight runs for lodges and camps in the Okavango Delta. Aircraft are equipped with industrial cooler boxes. The Grand Caravan EX’s can carry up to 1 400kg of freight.

Charter Flights - Not done, no sources cited and this is too promotional anyway

Mack Air offers a non-scheduled air charter service, transporting tourists to the Okavango Delta and its surrounding areas.

Scenic Flights - Not done, no sources cited and this is too promotional anyway

The air charter company offers scenic safari flights over the Okavango Delta. These flights are one hour in length and take place about 500ft (152.4m) off the ground.

Scheduled Flights - Not done, no sources cited and this is too promotional anyway

Scheduled flight services link safari destinations, such as Botswana, Namibia, and Zimbabwe.

Offices and Facilities - Not done, no sources cited and this is too promotional anyway

The airline has offices and facilities in the following locations, as of May 2021.

• Maun – Mack Air Head Office: Maun International Airport

• Maun – Mack Air Reception: 1 Airport Road, Maun

• Maun – Mack Air Scheduled Flights Office: Main terminal at Maun International Airport – Office 67A

• Lanseria – Aviation Partner – Advantage Lounge: Lanseria International Airport

• Cape Town – Aviation Partner – Advantage Lounge: Cape Town International Airport

• Kasane – Lounge & Check-in Desk – Satellite Office: Kasane International Airport

• Gaborone – Meet and greets: Sir Seretse Khama International Airport

• Livingstone, Zambia – Meet and greets: Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport

Accreditation - Not done, no sources cited and this is not notable - all air carriers have this

Mack Air is certified by the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana. The certification is in compliance with the International Civil Aviation Organization’s standards and recommended practices. It is audited annually by the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana in order to renew its Aircraft Operating Certificate and Airline Transport Licence.3

In 2019, Mack Air became the first private company in Botswana to be issued an International Scheduled Air Service License. The air charter service holds Domestic and International Air Services licenses. REFER: https://centreforaviation.com/data/profiles/airlines/mack-air-mkb -  Done

The items only marked as "sources needed" could be added if you can provide sources. The other items marked as "too promotional" don't comply with our policy WP:PROMOTION. It is probably worth keeping in mind that Wikipedia is an encyclopedia. We aren't here to promote your business. - Ahunt (talk) 16:18, 7 February 2022 (UTC)