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' Belgian Corporation for the Exploitation of Aerial Navigation '), better known by the acronym Sabena or SABENA, was the national airline of Belgium from 1923 to 2001, with its base at Brussels Airport.
Sabena was the national carrier of Belgium and its African colonies from 1923 to 2001. It failed due to financial problems, lack of government support, and Swissair's manipulation. Read how the airline operated, why it went bankrupt, and what could have been done differently.
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May 22, 2023 · Learn how Sabena was founded in 1923 to serve the Belgian Congo and later expanded its network in Europe and beyond. Discover its history, fleet, and challenges until its bankruptcy in 2001.
The Societé anonyme belge d'Exploitation de la Navigation aérienne (French; lit. 'Belgian Corporation for the Exploitation of Aerial Navigation' ), better known by the acronym Sabena or SABENA, was the national airline of Belgium from 1923 to 2001, with its base at Brussels Airport.
Sabena (IATA: SN / ICAO: SAB) was an airline headquartered in Zaventem, Belgium operating from 1923 to 2001.
May 23, 2023 · Sabena was the third airline in the world, founded in 1919, and flew to 100 destinations until its bankruptcy in 2001. The documentary Sabena Forever celebrates its pioneering role, style and emotional attachment to its employees and passengers.
