MAI expands domestically with new addition: ATR 72-600 aircraft joins fleet

Another ATR 72-600 aircraft was added to the Myanmar Airways International (MAI) fleet on 24 March, marking a significant step in the airline’s domestic travel expansion strategy. Officials from the Department of Civil Aviation and MAI were present at the inauguration ceremony.
This latest addition, the 12th aircraft in MAI’s fleet, is part of the airline’s efforts to meet the increasing demand for domestic travel. MAI’s fleet now includes four A319s, four A320s, two E190s, and one B733-300F, which operates on an ACMI basis.
Currently, MAI operates flights between Myanmar and 30 cities across 11 countries, with plans to expand to 14 countries by the end of the second quarter of 2024. The airline is particularly focused on expanding its reach to ASEAN regions, northeast Asia, and the Middle East.
In line with its expansion goals, MAI will commence flights to Chiang Mai on 3 April, Vientiane on 4 May, Dhaka on 8 May, and Doha on 1 June. Additionally, through its partnership with Mingala, MAI has resumed routes to Kalay on 18 March and Lashio on 19 March, with plans to start flying to a new domestic destination, Homalin, on 1 April.
MAI is considering the resumption of travel to Nay Pyi Taw, Loikaw, and Khamti by the end of this year, with an inaugural flight scheduled for Mawlamyine. — TWA/NT