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Leadership & Entrepreneurial Vision

Founder's Note & Management

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Sylvain MUYALI

Managing Director & Founder — SMA SARLU
  • Sole Shareholder & Accountable Manager
  • Born in Goma (DRC), Resident in Kinshasa
  • Promoter of the ULCC model in the DRC
Executive Management Message

“Aviation serving the economic and human development of our nation.”

Dear partners, economic operators, and future passengers,

The Democratic Republic of the Congo possesses immense economic and human potential. However, the considerable distances between our provinces and the scarcity of land logistics links have historically hindered trade. For too long, air transport was perceived as an exclusive privilege reserved for a select few due to pricing structures unsuited to the actual purchasing power of our citizens and merchants.

To break this status quo, we championed, prepared, and formally established Société Muyali Airline SARLU (SMA SARLU) in March 2026. Our conviction is unshakeable: the Ultra Low Cost (ULCC) model, which has revolutionized connectivity on all other continents, is the future for our country.

By offering a cargo freight service accessible starting from $1.5 USD per kilogram and streamlined passenger connections without superfluous costs, we enable mining companies in Katanga, agricultural cooperatives in Équateur, traders in Kasaï, and families nationwide to ship and travel with complete peace of mind.

Under my responsibility as Accountable Manager, every member of our team and technical partner is committed to an absolute imperative: zero compromise on safety and continuing airworthiness (CAMO), while cultivating the rigorous cost discipline that ensures our offering's viability.

Sylvain MUYALI
Founder & Statutory Manager, S-Muyali Airlines SARLU
Corporate Governance

A rigorous & lean managerial organization

SMA SARLU's organizational chart combines strict compliance with air carrier standards (CTA/AOC) and decision-making agility to minimize indirect costs.

Executive Direction

General Management & Operations

Strategic steering, investments, regulatory relations (DRC AAC), and legal representation.

Designated Official: Accountable Manager
Independent Oversight

Safety, Security & Quality Directorate (QSSE)

Reporting directly to General Management to ensure the independence of quality audits and the Safety Management System (SMS).

Standards: ICAO / DRC AAC Standards
Flight Operations

Flight Operations Directorate (DOA)

Management of technical flight crews (pilots), cabin personnel, dispatch, and strict compliance with flight time limitations (FTL).

Postholder: Chief Pilot / Operations Manager
Airworthiness

Technical & Maintenance Directorate

Continuous management of continuing airworthiness (CAMO), aircraft monitoring, and coordination with approved workshops.

Certification: Certified CAMO Postholder
Commercial & Revenue

Commercial Directorate & Cargo Freight

Management of mining key accounts contracts, dynamic pricing, ancillary services, and customer relations.

Objective: Load Factor exceeding 85%
Finance & Control

Administrative & Financial Directorate (DAF)

SYSCOHADA accounting, multi-currency treasury (USD/CDF), reporting, and unit cost control (CASK vs RASK).

Auditing Firm: BESCOM SARL