to operate international passenger and cargo services. Aer Lingus provided the company with technical and management support in the early years.

1980s-1990s

In July 1980, the airline had 2,100 employees and a fleet of three Boeing 707-320Bs, one Boeing 720B, one Douglas DC-9-30 and three Fokker F-27-200s. At this time, Addis Ababa, Athens,