A Free Reporter and Aviation Blogger from Singapore Gan Yung Chyan had visited Mongolia and wrote a very interesting article about his experience of flying with MIAT Mongolian Airlines. We compiled the most interesting parts from his article for those who are wondering how it is to fly with Mongolian national air carrier.
Aero Mongolia - a private domestic and regional airline adds Embraer ERJ145 aircraft to its fleet. The reception ceremony for the Brazilian-made regional jet produced in 2004 was held on 11 May.
Mongolian Yak Festival will be held in Taikhar Chuluu area of Arkhangai aimag on 9-10 August. The organizers hope that this event will become an annual cultural event.
Nomadic Culture Festival, an event displaying Mongolian national pride, deel and nomads’ way of life in complex, took place near Ulaagchnii Khar Nuur in Zavkhan aimag in the Western part of Mongolia on July 23-25.
MIAT announced that it partners with Amadeus IT Group S.A. for new passengers service solution systems.
MIAT Mongolian Airlines signed agreement with Cathay Pacific for code-shared flight to Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne of Australia, New Delhi of India and Singapore starting from July this year.
Antonov An-2’s heavily updated modification, the heir of the most widely recognized aicraft in Mongolian civil aviation history – Antonov AN-2 had landed in Chinggis Khaan International Airport for demonstration and testing purposes.
The national air carrier is increasing its fleet size due to expected passenger traffic increase. Thus, MIAT started the lease of Oman Air’s B737-700 aircraft which landed in ULN airport on May 10th. The aircraft’s has a seat configuration of 12 business class seats and 102 economy class seats.
MIAT Mongolian Airlines announced its decision to lease two Boeing 737 MAX-8 from Avalon. According to the airline’s press release, the two brand-new aircraft are expected to be received in 1st and 2nd quarters of 2019 respectively.
Mrs. Oyunkhorol Dulamsuren, Minister of Environment and Tourismof Mongolia, welcomed the Ambassador of Cuba to Mongolia, Raúl Delgado Concepción, on March 4th. The Cuban Ambassador updated the Minister on tourism development on the island and the challenges facing today the sector considered the engine of the current Cuban economy from the sustained increase in the arrival of tourists to the main tourist destinations in Cuba.
The national air carrier of Mongolia, MIAT Mongolian Airlines announced its plan to launch direct Busan flight from Ulaanbaatar.
Hunnu Air has signed a letter of intent for lease of the second ATR 72-500 from Nordic Aviation Capital. The aircraft will enter into service starting from June 2017.
The Ministry of Road and Transportation released a preliminary report for 2016 aviation statistics. The report indicates that the national air carrier – MIAT Mongolian Airlines performed the half of the international flights in Mongolia followed by Air China (21%) and Korean Air (12%).