FMI Air was[1] a scheduled airline based in Yangon, Myanmar.
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| Founded | 2012 | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | September 2012 | ||||||
| Ceased operations | August 2018[1] | ||||||
| Operating bases | Yangon International Airport | ||||||
| Fleet size | 4 | ||||||
| Destinations | 7 | ||||||
| Headquarters | Yangon, Myanmar | ||||||
| Key people | Tin Maung Aye | ||||||
| Website | www | ||||||
History edit
FMI Air Charter was established on 9 September 2012[2] operating charter flights from Yangon Airport to Nay Pyi Taw. The airline was renamed in 2015 and launched services as FMI Air in May 2015.[2] FMI Air operated daily flights (17 x week ) between the commercial hub, Yangon International Airport and Naypyidaw International Airport. In addition to scheduled flights FMI Air offered Charter flight services to over 20 airports within Myanmar.[3]
The airline ceased operations in August 2018 after struggling to find a business partner.[1]
Services edit
FMI Air was a schedule service airline offering a Premium Service to both the growing corporate and leisure sectors which include complimentary access to lounges and concierge services. FMI Air has its own APP ( FMI AIR ) to assist international travellers. FMI Air provided scheduled air services to Myanmar's Capital Nay Pyi Taw, Bagan, Heho, Mandalay, Sittwe, Thandwe, Kawthaung, Myitkyina. FMI Air was Myanmar's #3 airline in terms of fleet size with plans to grow its domestic network in 2017/18 as well operate internationally. FMI Air has recently been rated as Myanmar's Preferred choice LEISURE AIRLINE because of its network customer experience.
Destinations edit
FMI Air operated schedule flights from YANGON to the below destinations.[4]
- Nay Pyi Taw International Airport
- Sittwe Airport
- Mandalay International Airport
- Heho Airport which services Inle Lake
- Nyaung U Airport which service Bagan
- Thandwe Airport which serves Ngpali Beach
- Kawthaung Airport
- Dawei Airport
- Myeik Airport
Fleet edit
Current fleet edit
The FMI Air fleet consisted of the following aircraft (as of August 2018):[5]
| Aircraft | In Service | Orders | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATR 72-600 | 2 | ||
| Bombardier CRJ200LR | 1 | ||
| Total | 3 |
Former fleet edit
FMI Air Charter used the following aircraft (as of October 2015):[6]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c aerotelegraph.com - Airlines dying in Burma 9 August 2018
- ^ a b "FMI Air Charter & FMI Air". airlinehistory.co.uk. Retrieved 19 September 2017.
- ^ "About Us – FMI Air Charter". Archived from the original on 2017-04-22. Retrieved 2014-10-23.
- ^ "Flight Schedule – FMI Air Ltd". Archived from the original on 2016-11-20. Retrieved 2016-11-20.
- ^ "Global Airline Guide 2018 (Part One)". Airliner World (October 2018): 21.
- ^ "Aircraft Fleet – FMI Air Charter". Archived from the original on 2016-10-06. Retrieved 2014-10-23.