Airlink
IATA: 4Z ICAO: LNK Callsign: LINK Country: South Africa Utilization: 79% Active Modernity: Grade B (33.3% Next-Gen)
Airlink Key Facts
- As of 2026-09-17, 6 Airlink airframes were observed flying in the previous 30 days.
- 0 airframes were unobserved for 7 to 29 days, and 0 airframes are classified as stored or unobserved for 30 or more days.
- Airlink is a historic carrier with no active commercial flights observed in the current window.
Active Airframes 6 Observed in last 30 days (79% utilization)
Fleet Financing Structure 16.7% Owned · 83.3% Leased 1 owned · 5 leased tails
Modernity & Carbon Rating Grade B (-12% Fuel) 33.3% Next-Gen (neo/MAX/A350/787)
Fleet Ownership & Lessor Financing Exposure
Analysis of institutional aircraft operating lessors financing Airlink's fleet portfolio.
Balance Sheet vs Leased Fleet Split
Financing Lessors with Portfolio Exposure
Fleet Age Distribution
Distribution of observed airframes by age bracket as of 2026-09-17.
| Age Bracket | Airframe Count |
|---|---|
| 0-4 yrs | 0 |
| 5-9 yrs | 5 |
| 10-14 yrs | 0 |
| 15-19 yrs | 0 |
| 20+ yrs | 0 |
Observed Fleet Locations
Global distribution of last-observed airport locations for Airlink aircraft.
Observed Airframes
| Registration / Tail | Aircraft Type | Mode S Hex | Lessor / Owner | Status | Last Observed Airport | Estimated Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZS-YAH | Embraer E190 | 00834d | Carrier Owned | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.5 years |
| ZS-ALF | Embraer ERJ 135 | 0083cc | Carrier Owned | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.5 years |
| ZS-YBC | Embraer E170 | 0086f6 | Carrier Owned | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.5 years |
| ZS-DFA | Embraer ERJ 145 | 00887f | Carrier Owned | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.5 years |
| ZS-OTM | Embraer ERJ 135 | 00a703 | Carrier Owned | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.5 years |
Weekly Active vs Stored Airframes
| Week | Active | Idle | Stored |
|---|---|---|---|
| W34 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| W35 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| W36 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| W37 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Inferred Route Network
Observed airport pair connections during the 8-week rolling observation window.
| Origin Airport | Destination Airport | Observed Weekly Flights | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| No specific route pairs recorded in the current window. | |||
Historical Incidents
No major fatal incidents recorded in the safety directory for Airlink.
Latest News Mentions
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See Also
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