Myanmar Airways International adds Hangzhou service in 3Q19

Myanmar Airways International (MAI) opens Hangzhou routes

Myanmar Airways International (MAI) has opened separate routes from Yangon and Mandalay to Hangzhou, in China’s Zhejiang Province. According to an article in the Myanmar Times, it is the latest in a long list of expanded connections between the two
Myanmar, Japan revive talks on building Hanthawaddy airport

Hanthawaddy Airport negotiations renewed

Officials from Myanmar and Japan have renewed talks on the Hanthawaddy International Airport planned at Bago, 80 kilometres north of Yangon. According to an article in the Myanmar Times, the officials have met at least four times to discuss the billi
Golden Myanmar Airlines breaks jet fuel monopoly

Golden Myanmar Airlines to invest in aviation fuel business

Golden Myanmar Airlines under KMA Group will be investing USD 28.96 million to handle the import, storage and distribution of jet fuel in Myanmar, according to an article in the Myanmar times citing a government official. The airline received the app
Golden Myanmar Airlines breaks jet fuel monopoly

Golden Myanmar begins jet fuel business

Golden Myanmar Airlines (GMA) has received permission to begin operating an aviation fuel business in the country, according to reports. An article in Frontier said that approval for the venture had been granted by the Myanmar Investment Commission (
Hantharwady International Airport back on radar

DCA continues with Hantharwaddy plans

The Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) is planning to conduct a field study for construction of the controversial Hantharwaddy Airport. According to a report in the Myanmar Times, the USD 1.5 billion project is being funded with help from Japan. Myan
YSX-listed FMI sells aviation unit stake to SPA for $5.2m in intra-group deal

FMI to sell stake in airline to SPA Aviation

First Myanmar Investment (FMI) has sold its 10 percent stake in FMI Air Limited to SPA Aviation Holdings for MMK 7.9 billion. According to an article in Dealstreet Asia, the move comes about 10 months after the airline halted its domestic operations.