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Avia Solutions Group Continues Expansion in Asia With Establishment of BBN Airlines Thailand

Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI provider (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance), operating a fleet of 197 aircraft and parent company of global pilot training group BAA Training, continues expansion into the Asia-Pacific region with the establishment of BBN Airlines Thailand. After recently submitting the necessary documents and looking forward to receiving the AOL (Air Operator Licence) soon followed by AOC certificate in October 2024, BBN Airlines Thailand is prepared to offer fully customized ACMI solutions in the region.

The AOL establishment process and the airline will be led by a seasoned executive team in the country. The fleet of the new airline consists of Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft—versatile, reliable, and suitable for passenger Charter and ACMI operations. The number of aircraft will be four by the end of 2024 and will increase to 16 in 2025.

Martynas Grigas, Chairman of BBN Airlines Thailand, and BBN Airlines Indonesia, shares that the aviation industry in the Asia-Pacific is steadily progressing in its recovery from the pandemic years, and experts are forecasting a full comeback to pre-COVID levels in 2024: “It is a favorable moment for BBN Airlines Thailand to bring a new perspective to the aviation business in the region. We are going to offer fully customized ACMI solutions with operational and technical assistance. I am proud to say that our services are built on the attention we pay to every single detail, putting effort into guaranteeing the satisfaction of every customer.”

Jonas Janukenas, CEO of Avia Solutions Group, emphasizes the importance of the establishment of BBN Airlines Thailand. “It is an important milestone for Avia Solutions Group’s expansion into the Asia-Pacific region. During the past few years, we have become a major aviation player in this part of the world and plan further expansion. By the end of 2024, we aim to operate a total of 5 airlines across various destinations.”

Source: Avia Solutions Group
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Avia Solutions Group’s New AOC in Indonesia Triples Fleet Size in Few Months

BBN Airlines Indonesia, a subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI provider (aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance), has announced the addition of four new aircraft to its fleet with the delivery of one B737-400SF and three B737-800NG aircraft. This comes after the airline was granted a cargo Airline Operator Certificate (AOC) on August 31, 2023, for two B737-800BCF aircraft.

The aircraft will be used for both domestic and international routes, with a focus on the China to Bali route. Martynas Grigas, Chairman of BBN Airlines Indonesia, said, “Since ACMI providers are still a rarity in Asia, BBN Airlines Indonesia is expected to give an extra boost to support the ever-growing aviation needs in Indonesia. This expansion will allow us to better serve our customers and meet the growing demand from airline, logistics, and tour operator companies.”

The four new aircraft will undergo a redelivery check at FL Technics Indonesia before being operated commercially at the beginning of next year.

Avia Solutions Group also owns global pilot training group BAA Training.

Source: Avia Solutions Group
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Airbus Announces Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries for the Month of November 2023

In November 2023, aircraft manufacturer Airbus:

  • Delivered 64 aircraft to 40 customers
    • 7 A220-300
    • 19 A320neo
    • 29 A321neo
    • 3 A330-900
    • 6 A350-900
  • Secured 113 orders
    • 30 A220-300
    • 64 A320neo
    • 2 A321neo
    • 1 A330-900
    • 16 A350-900
  • Year to date Airbus has delivered 623 aircraft to 82 customers.

AFM Team Note – kindly contact us for a detailed excel breakdown of orders and deliveries by airline.

Source: Airbus
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Middle East Vaayu Group Acquires Stake in Indian Operator

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates aviation conglomerate Vaayu Group, which owns flight training organisations in North America, has announced the acquisition of a strategic stake in Indian air cargo operator Pradhaan Air Express.

Vaayu Group, established in 2011, has set its sights on becoming a major player in the air cargo space, and this strategic investment in Pradhaan aligns with that vision. Emad AlMonayea, Chairman and President of Vaayu, emphasized the strategic importance of this move, highlighting the numerous opportunities it presents, particularly between the Middle East and India.

Vaayu and Pradhaan Air Express already share a business relationship, with Vaayu leasing an A320-200(P2F) to Pradhaan. The recent investment is expected to further strengthen their collaboration. AlMonayea revealed that Vaayu anticipates the addition of two A320-200P2Fs in the coming year, with plans to continuously expand the fleet, adding two aircraft each year from 2024 onward.

Source: Vaayu Group
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Regional Aircraft Manufacturer, ATR, Sees Strong Potential for its Aircraft Family in North America

In mid-November, ATR attended the Air Transport Association of Canada (ATAC) conference in Montreal, showcasing how efficient, versatile and future-proof its aircraft are, as part of the company’s efforts to expand its footprint in North America.

With eight ATR operators flying over 50 aircraft across Canada, ATR’s turboprops are praised for their capacity to transport both passengers and cargo to the most challenging destinations, flying where other aircraft can’t, serving unpaved and short runways in cold environments, and offering a lifeline to the most remote communities.

The ATAC conference provided ATR’s Sales and Marketing representatives a great opportunity to connect both with current operators and potential business prospects across North America, as the aircraft manufacturer sees a strong potential for the ATR -600 to replace ageing fleets, leveraging the many benefits of its latest generation aircraft, and particularly their lower maintenance costs, increased availability, improved reliability and low levels of CO2 emissions. Equipped with the new PW127XT, produced by Pratt & Whitney Canada, the ATR 72-600 boasts a remarkable 45% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to similar-size regional jets.

ATR also identifies Canada as a promising market for its upcoming ATR 42-600S, designed to reduce take-off and landing distances down to 800 metres – the ideal aircraft to operate in harsh conditions on the country’s many short unpaved runways.

This three-day conference provided valuable insights and networking opportunities for ATR to further strengthen its presence in the North American market, as ATR strongly believes they have the right product to connect Canada and the United States’ regions affordably, reliably and responsibly, and boost their economic activities.

Source: ATR Aircraft
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