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Connecting Myanmar's cities and destinations by air.
Founded
2004
Headquarters
Yangon, Myanmar
Air Bagan was a privately owned Myanmar airline that operated scheduled domestic passenger services across major cities and tourist destinations within the country. Founded in 2004, it was one of the first significant private carriers to emerge in Myanmar following limited liberalization of the aviation sector.
The airline served key routes linking Yangon, Mandalay, Bagan, and other regional airports, playing an important role in opening up travel within a country whose infrastructure made air travel a practical necessity for many journeys. It operated a mixed fleet of turboprop and jet aircraft suited to Myanmar's shorter domestic routes.
Air Bagan suspended operations in 2020, citing financial difficulties exacerbated by the challenging economic environment. The airline had previously faced safety scrutiny and operational disruptions over its years of service, reflecting broader challenges faced by Myanmar's domestic aviation industry.
Hubs & network
Air Bagan operated primarily out of Yangon International Airport, with secondary operations through Mandalay International Airport.
Fleet
The airline operated a mixed fleet including ATR 72 turboprops and Fokker 100 jet aircraft on its domestic routes.
Notable facts
- ›Air Bagan was one of Myanmar's first major privately owned domestic airlines.
- ›The airline suspended operations in 2020 due to financial difficulties.
- ›It served popular tourist destinations including Bagan, Heho (Inle Lake), and Thandwe (Ngapali Beach).
- ›Air Bagan experienced a fatal crash in December 2012 near Heho Airport, resulting in multiple fatalities.
- ›The airline operated during a period of significant growth in Myanmar's aviation sector following political and economic reforms.
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