Cambodia’s new airline prepares to launch
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JC International Airlines expects to take delivery of its first aircraft in the coming weeks, ahead of the start of commercial operations from Phnom Penh in February 2017. The carrier has acquired two Airbus A320s from airberlin.
Part-owned by China’s Yunnan Jingcheng Group, which also operates Kunming-based Ruili Airlines, JC International Airlines is planning to serve domestic and international routes to countries including Malaysia, Singapore and China.
Cambodia was without an airline for several years until the launch of Cambodia Angkor Air in 2009. Since then a further four airlines have started operating in the country, including Apsara International Air, Bassaka Air, Cambodia Bayon Airlines and Sky Angkor Airlines.
As such, JC International Airlines will become Cambodia’s sixth commercial airline.
Questions & Answers
Q.What type of aircraft will JC International Airlines be using for its operations?
What type of aircraft will JC International Airlines be using for its operations?
The airline has acquired two Airbus A320 aircraft. They are expected to take delivery of these planes in the coming weeks, ahead of their commercial launch.
Q.Which international destinations does the airline intend to serve initially?
Which international destinations does the airline intend to serve initially?
JC International Airlines plans to operate routes to several countries. These include Malaysia, Singapore, and China, alongside its domestic services.
Q.Who are the owners of JC International Airlines?
Who are the owners of JC International Airlines?
The airline is partly owned by China’s Yunnan Jingcheng Group. This group also operates another carrier, Kunming-based Ruili Airlines.
Q.How many commercial airlines will be operating in Cambodia once JC International Airlines launches?
How many commercial airlines will be operating in Cambodia once JC International Airlines launches?
Including JC International Airlines, there will be six commercial airlines operating in Cambodia. Five other airlines have launched since 2009, including Cambodia Angkor Air.