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Angola's Premier Cargo & Aviation Company Since 1998

25+
Years of Service
30+
Aircraft in Fleet
50+
Destinations
500K
Tonnes / Year
99.2%
On-Time Performance
Our Story

Angola's Premier Cargo Airline

SONAIR was established in 1998 as a subsidiary of Sonangol, Angola's state oil company, to provide reliable air transport solutions for Angola's booming oil and gas industry. Over the decades we have grown into a full-spectrum aviation and cargo services provider serving critical routes across Angola, Africa, and beyond.

Headquartered at Luanda's Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport (LAD), SONAIR operates a modern fleet delivering time-critical cargo, personnel, and technical equipment to offshore platforms, remote field locations, and international destinations.

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SONAIR Boeing 747
Our Journey

Key Milestones

1998Founded

Established

SONAIR founded as a Sonangol subsidiary to serve Angola's oil sector air transport needs from Luanda.

2004Expanded

Fleet Expansion

Introduced Boeing 747 freighter operations, becoming sub-Saharan Africa's only widebody cargo operator.

2015Certified

IOSA Certified

Achieved IATA Operational Safety Audit certification — the international gold standard in aviation safety.

2024Record

500K Tonnes

Delivered 500,000 tonnes of cargo — a new company record and the highest annual volume in our history.

Our Values

Why Choose SONAIR?

Safety First

Every flight, every operation — safety is our non-negotiable foundation. We exceed IOSA and IATA standards on every mission.

On-Time Performance

Time-critical cargo demands punctuality. Our operations team ensures your shipments depart and arrive on schedule, every time.

Africa Expertise

Deep knowledge of Angola and Africa's aviation landscape lets us navigate complex routes and deliver where others can't.

Trusted Partner

From major oil companies to humanitarian organisations, SONAIR is the trusted logistics partner for Africa's most demanding missions.

Sustainability

Committed to reducing our carbon footprint through modern aircraft, efficient routing, and green ground operations.

Full MRO Support

Our in-house maintenance, repair and overhaul capabilities ensure maximum aircraft availability and industry-leading reliability.

Management

Leadership Committed to Excellence

Our senior management team brings decades of aviation, logistics, and energy-sector expertise, driving SONAIR's continuous growth and service quality improvement across all operations.

Guided by a clear vision and strong corporate governance as part of the Sonangol Group, our leadership ensures SONAIR remains Angola's most trusted aviation services provider.

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Standards & Compliance

Certifications & Approvals

IOSA IATA Operational Safety Audit — Zero Findings 2024
ANAC Angola Angolan National Aviation Authority — Full AOC
ISAGO IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations
EASA Part 145 European Aviation Safety Agency MRO Approval
IATA Cargo Dangerous Goods Certified — Classes 1–9

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