Capability beyond the runway
Aviation Services
Certified aircraft maintenance, specialist technical support and dependable charter operations across Zambia and the region.
Engineered for reach. Maintained for trust.
ZFDS combines operational aviation experience with an approved technical capability built for demanding missions and remote destinations.
Our aviation teams support medical operations, passenger and cargo charters, aircraft maintenance and essential communications infrastructure. Safety, compliance and disciplined preparation guide every aircraft release and every mission.
Technical discipline, from inspection to release.
As a Zambia Civil Aviation Authority-approved maintenance organisation, ZFDS performs scheduled maintenance, defect rectification, component replacement, repairs and approved modifications within its authorised scope.
Cessna Grand Caravan 208B and BN2-3 Islander support through Certificate of Airworthiness renewal.
PT6A-114A and IO-540 series inspection, defect rectification, repair and replacement support.
Bendix/King inspection checks and approved rectification through airworthiness renewal.
Annual compass swings and checks following qualifying component repairs or engine changes.
Support that keeps operations moving.
Specialist technical services extend beyond the aircraft, supporting communications and reliable power in places where conventional infrastructure may be limited.
HF & VHF radio services
Installation, repair and maintenance of High Frequency and Very High Frequency communication equipment and accessories across Zambia.
Solar power installation
Solar installation, repair and maintenance solutions for rural health centres, off-grid facilities, organisations and homes.
Mission coordination
Flight planning and operational coordination for healthcare access, logistics, passenger movement and time-sensitive missions.
Access where ordinary routes stop.
As an Air Operator Certificate holder, ZFDS provides passenger and cargo charters throughout Zambia and the region. Our aircraft can serve approved remote airstrips and support the movement of pharmaceuticals and other essential commodities.
Every flight begins long before take-off—with maintenance discipline, operational planning and a shared responsibility for safety.
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