Cambodia Angkor Air
Encyclopedia
Cambodia Angkor Air is the national flag carrier
airline
of Cambodia
, headquartered in Phnom Penh
. It commenced operations on 28 July 2009. The airline is owned by the Cambodian Government (51%) and Vietnam Airlines
(49%), the latter allowing for codeshare flights.
, which had gone bankrupt in 2001, concentrating on serving tourist routes within Cambodia, most notably catering for visitors of Angkor Wat
.
and are on loan, Cambodia Angkor Air does not purchase their aircrafts, the aircrafts are currently operated for/with Vietnam Airlines.
As of Septamber 2010, the Cambodia Angkor Air fleet consists of the following leased aircrafts with an average age of 2.2 years, which are all operated on behalf of Vietnam Airlines:
In detail:
Airbus A321: VN-A351 First flight 13/01/2007
VN-A327 First flight 19/08/2011
ATR-72: VN-B227 First flight 14/01/2010
VN-B231 First flight 02/03/2010
The Maitenance of Fleet is assured by Vietnam Airlines Engineering Company which approved FAR-145
Flag carrier
A flag carrier is a transportation company, such as an airline or shipping company, that, being locally registered in a given country, enjoys preferential rights or privileges, accorded by the government, for international operations. It may be a state-run, state-owned or private but...
airline
Airline
An airline provides air transport services for traveling passengers and freight. Airlines lease or own their aircraft with which to supply these services and may form partnerships or alliances with other airlines for mutual benefit...
of Cambodia
Cambodia
Cambodia , officially known as the Kingdom of Cambodia, is a country located in the southern portion of the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia...
, headquartered in Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh is the capital and largest city of Cambodia. Located on the banks of the Mekong River, Phnom Penh has been the national capital since the French colonized Cambodia, and has grown to become the nation's center of economic and industrial activities, as well as the center of security,...
. It commenced operations on 28 July 2009. The airline is owned by the Cambodian Government (51%) and Vietnam Airlines
Vietnam Airlines
Vietnam Airlines Company Limited, trading as Vietnam Airlines , is the national flag carrier of Vietnam. Founded in 1956 under the name Vietnam Civil Aviation, the airline was established as a state enterprise in April 1989. Vietnam Airlines is headquartered in Long Bien, Hanoi, with hubs at Noi...
(49%), the latter allowing for codeshare flights.
History
Cambodia Angkor Air was founded on 27 July 2009, replacing national airline Royal Air CambodgeRoyal Air Cambodge
Royal Air Cambodge was the flag carrier airline of Cambodia. The company operated from 1994 to 16 October 2001.-References:**...
, which had gone bankrupt in 2001, concentrating on serving tourist routes within Cambodia, most notably catering for visitors of Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat is a temple complex at Angkor, Cambodia, built for the king Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. As the best-preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious centre since its foundation – first Hindu,...
.
Destinations
Cambodia Angkor Air serves the following destinations.- CambodiaCambodiaCambodia , officially known as the Kingdom of Cambodia, is a country located in the southern portion of the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia...
- Phnom PenhPhnom PenhPhnom Penh is the capital and largest city of Cambodia. Located on the banks of the Mekong River, Phnom Penh has been the national capital since the French colonized Cambodia, and has grown to become the nation's center of economic and industrial activities, as well as the center of security,...
– Phnom Penh International AirportPhnom Penh International Airport-Statistics:-International terminal profile:*Total capacity: 2 million passengers**Surface: **Waiting lounges: **VIP Lounge: **Food & Beverage: **Duty Free: *Seat capacity: 360*Check-in counters: 22*Visa, Immigration and Customs counters: 30...
Base - Siem ReapSiem ReapSiem Reap is the capital city of Siem Reap Province in northwestern Cambodia, and is the gateway to Angkor region.Siem Reap has colonial and Chinese-style architecture in the Old French Quarter, and around the Old Market...
– Angkor International AirportAngkor International AirportSiem Reap International Airport is the airport in Cambodia handling the greatest number of passengers. It is located in Siem Reap, home of Angkor Wat.The full architecture design of the airport was developed by Archetype Group...
Base - SihanoukvilleSihanoukvilleSihanoukville , also known as Kampong Saom, is a province in southern Cambodia on the Gulf of Thailand. This port city is a growing Cambodian urban center, located southwest of the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh. The province is named after King Father Norodom Sihanouk and grew up around the...
– Sihanoukville International AirportSihanoukville International AirportSihanouk International Airport , located east of Sihanoukville town in Sihanoukville province, is Cambodia's third international airport. The airport is also known as Kang Keng Airport...
( resumes 4 December)
- Phnom Penh
- VietnamVietnamVietnam – sometimes spelled Viet Nam , officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam – is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea –...
- Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City , formerly named Saigon is the largest city in Vietnam...
– Tan Son Nhat International AirportTan Son Nhat International AirportTan Son Nhat International Airport is Vietnam's largest international airport in terms of area . It has a handling capacity of 15-17 million passengers per year, compared with the capacity of Hanoi - Noi Bai airport of 8 million passengers and Da Nang's 2 million passengers...
- Ho Chi Minh City
Fleet
Cambodia Angkor Air's aircraft are supplied from Vietnam AirlinesVietnam Airlines
Vietnam Airlines Company Limited, trading as Vietnam Airlines , is the national flag carrier of Vietnam. Founded in 1956 under the name Vietnam Civil Aviation, the airline was established as a state enterprise in April 1989. Vietnam Airlines is headquartered in Long Bien, Hanoi, with hubs at Noi...
and are on loan, Cambodia Angkor Air does not purchase their aircrafts, the aircrafts are currently operated for/with Vietnam Airlines.
As of Septamber 2010, the Cambodia Angkor Air fleet consists of the following leased aircrafts with an average age of 2.2 years, which are all operated on behalf of Vietnam Airlines:
| Aircraft | Total | Passengers | C | Y | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A321-231 | 2 | 184 | 16 | 168 | |
| ATR72-500 | 2 | 68 | 68 | ||
| Total | 4 |
In detail:
Airbus A321: VN-A351 First flight 13/01/2007
VN-A327 First flight 19/08/2011
ATR-72: VN-B227 First flight 14/01/2010
VN-B231 First flight 02/03/2010
The Maitenance of Fleet is assured by Vietnam Airlines Engineering Company which approved FAR-145