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
Kayala Airline Kayala Airline Kayala Airline (previously called Al Khayala) was an airline based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Kayala was a privately owned premium class airline operating domestic and international scheduled as well as charter services. Its main base was King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, with a hub at King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh. The airline started operations on 16 July 2005 and was wholly owned by Saudi aviation company National Air Services. Until 6 May 2008, the airline was known as "Al-Khayala". On 1 April 2009, bankruptcy was declared and all operations were ceased. At May 2008, the following destinations were