Hewa Bora Airways
Democratic Republic of the Congo · ALLCONGO

Cargo and charter specialist serving North American markets.
- ›Operated under the radio callsign LONGHORN, reflecting its Texas base.
- ›Primarily served the cargo and supplemental charter market in the United States.
- ›Was a significant contractor for the U.S. Postal Service air freight operations.
- ›Ceased operations in the early 2000s.
- ›Held IATA code EO and ICAO code LHN.
Express One International, operating under the callsign LONGHORN, was a United States-based carrier with roots in charter and cargo operations. The airline served various domestic points and contract routes across the continental United States. Known for its flexible operational model, Express One catered to both passenger charter and freight demands.
Express One International typically operated a fleet of Boeing 727 and McDonnell Douglas DC-9 jet aircraft suited for charter and cargo missions.
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Hewa Bora Airways Sarl was the national airline of the Democratic Republic of the Congo based in Barumbu, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. It was one of Congo's largest airlines and operated regional and domestic services. Its main base was N'djili Airport. "Hewa bora" is Swahili for "fresh air". The company slogan was N°1 in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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