Private company

Avia Airlines

Airline based in Johannesburg, South Africa

Avia (ICAO: AGW) was an airline based in Johannesburg, South Africa, it started operations in April 1995 and ended them in August of the same year. Avia flew from Johannesburg to London-Gatwick Airport, which was their only route. They operated one Boeing 747SP.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Avia Boeing 747SP Maiwald
Photo: Torsten Maiwald, GFDL 1.2, via Wikimedia Commons3

Avia (ICAO: AGW) was an airline based in Johannesburg, South Africa, it started operations in April 1995 and ended them in August of the same year. Avia flew from Johannesburg to London-Gatwick Airport, which was their only route. They operated one Boeing 747SP.2

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