Sabena served by the airline. Sabena used landplanes for its Congo operations and a program of aerodrome construction was initiated in the Congo. This was finished in 1926 and Sabena immediately began flights within the Belgian colony, the main route being Boma-Léopoldville-Élisabethville, a 2,288 km (1,422 mi) route over dense jungle. First, flights were operated with De Havilland DH.50s, although these were quickly replaced by the larger Handley Page W.8f which had three engines and offered ten seats. By 1931 Sabena's fleet, including the aircraft used on the Congo network, totalled 43 aircraft. Its mainstay type was the Fokker F.VIIB with
Republic Express Airlines 2012 the Republic Express Airlines fleet includes: Republic Express Airlines Republic Express Airlines (RPX Airlines) is a cargo airline based in Jakarta, Indonesia. It operates domestic and regional cargo services. Republic Express Airlines is listed in category 2 by Indonesian Civil Aviation Authority for airline safety quality. The airline was established in 2001 and started operations on 17 October 2001. It is wholly owned by the RPX Group. Since 1985 RPX has been the licensee in Indonesia for Federal Express. The airline is banned from flying in the European union. The airline flies to Batam, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Surabaya, Balikpapan,