ACIA Aero Leasing, a regional aircraft lessor, has delivered an ATR 72-600 to Chingis Airlines Unity, a Mongolian regional airline owned by the NOMIN Group.
Chingis Airlines Unity was founded to improve regional connectivity across Mongolia, a critical initiative due to the thin spread of population density across the country and the underdevelopment of some landing areas and runways in particularly remote locations. The NOMIN Group highlights that while there were once routes to 330 locations in Mongolia, now there are only eight or nine destinations served.
ACIA states that the ATR 72-600 is an ideal aircraft type for the region, as it can withstand the extreme weather conditions of Mongolia, from the severe cold of Ulaanbaatar to the heat of the Gobi Desert. Additionally, the aircraft is capable of landing on unpaved runways.
“We are delighted to add Chingis Airlines Unity to our growing portfolio of lessees, as they open regional connectivity across Mongolia,” said Mick Mooney, ACIA’s Chief Executive Officer. “The services they will operate are in the best definition of true essential services and the ATR is the most economical solution to service this important mission. The country is also going through a rapid transformation, as its economy grows, not least through the expansion of the highly important, but largely untapped, mining sector.”
“The selected aircraft, the ATR72-600, offers a distinct advantage with its turboprop configuration, enabling operations on unpaved runways, an essential factor in expanding the reach of regional air services across Mongolia,” commented Ganbold Namsraijav, Chief Executive Officer Chingis Airlines Unity. “We also plan to introduce a second aircraft in June of this year. This new initiative aims to stimulate the domestic aviation market by providing passengers with greater choice and more affordable travel options. Looking ahead, we are committed to expanding our operations, launching international routes, and establishing ourselves as a competitive and reputable airline in the regional market.”
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