Aero Mongolia
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| Founded | 2001 | ||||||
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| Hubs | Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) | ||||||
| Focus cities | Seoul, Tokyo, Hohhot, Hanoi | ||||||
| Fleet size | 2 | ||||||
| Destinations | 4 /Scheduled flight routes/ | ||||||
| Parent company | Monnis Group | ||||||
| Headquarters | 4F, Monnis Building, 18th khoroo, Khan-Uul district, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia | ||||||
| Key people | Chuluunbaatar Baz (CEO) | ||||||
| Employees | 210 | ||||||
| Website | https://www.aeromongolia.com | ||||||
Aero Mongolia (Mongolian: Аэро Монголиа, [ˈɑɛrɔ ˈmɔŋɡəɮʲiɑ]) is one of the three national airlines of Mongolia. Its head office is on the fourth floor of Monnis Building in Ulaanbaatar.[1] It operates international scheduled services to Tokyo, Seoul,Hohhot, China and Hanoi, Vietnam. Its main base is Chinggis Khaan International Airport.[2]
History
[edit]The airline was established in 2001 and operated its first domestic flight on May 25, 2003. As of December 2024, it employs over 200 staff members and operates scheduled flights to four international destinations, including Seoul, Tokyo, Hohhot, and Hanoi. It also provides charter flights to Jeju, Yangyang (South Korea), Phu Quoc, Da Nang, and Nha Trang. The airline utilizes a modern fleet of two Airbus A319 aircraft as of 2024.
As part of its fleet modernization plan, it retired its Fokker 50 and Fokker 100 aircraft in 2018, followed by the retirement of two Embraer ERJ 145 aircraft in 2023. After merging with the Monnis Group in June 2007, Aero Mongolia undertook significant measures to strengthen its management, stabilize its financial position, and enhance flight safety. These efforts have supported the airline's continued growth and expansion into new markets."
Destinations
[edit]As of July 2024, Aero Mongolia operated the following services:
Scheduled flight routes: /2024/
- Seoul, South Korea
- Tokyo, Japan
- Hohhot, China
- Hanoi, Vietnam
Charter flight routes: /2024/
- Phu Quoc, Vietnam
- Da Nang, Vietnam
- Nha Trang, Vietnam
- Jeju, South Korea
- Yangyang, South Korea
- Manila, Philippines
Fleet
[edit]Current fleet
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The Aero Mongolia fleet consists of the following aircraft (as of December 2024):[3][4]
| Aircraft | In service | Order | Passengers | Notes | ||
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| C | Y | Total | ||||
| Airbus A319-112 | 1 | — | 143 | 143 | ||
| Airbus A319-115 | 1 | — | 141 | 141 | ||
| Total | 2 | 0 | ||||
Former fleet
[edit]The airline fleet previously included the following aircraft:
- 4 Fokker 50 (2003-2018)
- 2 Fokker 100 (2005-2011)
Frequent flyer program
[edit]SKYMILES is the frequent-flyer program of Aero Mongolia. "SKYMILES" also refers to the bonus card which Aero Mongolia's frequent flyers are given. The program enables passengers to collect 10 tugriks (MNT) from each km they fly. Savings will be automatically calculated (based on flight distance) and collected to passenger’s bonus card. Passengers can make use of their savings whenever they want.
Incidents and accidents
[edit]On 31 October 2007, Mongolian aviation authorities suspended Aero Mongolia flights after the airline failed safety checks.[5] In the first quarter of 2008, Aero Mongolia received the license to fly on domestic routes.
The airline's operations were suspended from January to May 2009 due to the Mongolian Civil Aviation's doubt of flight safety.[6]
On 30 March 2012, Aero Mongolia Fokker 50 aircraft Reg. JU-8257, during takeoff roll in Oyutolgoi Airport, skidded off the runway and the right engine propeller was damaged due to colliding with the side runway lights. The aircraft was written off due to severe damage. There were no fatalities and no injuries.[citation needed]
See also
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- Transportation in Mongolia
- List of companies of Mongolia
- List of airlines of Mongolia
- List of airports in Mongolia
References
[edit]- ^ "Ulanbator Archived 2019-04-07 at the Wayback Machine." Aero Mongolia. Retrieved on 21 September 2011. "Express Tower, 5th floor, 1st khoroo, Chingeltei District, Ulaanbaatar" - Address in Mongolian : "Чингис хаан олон улсын нисэх буудал, Улаанбаатар 34, ш/х-105"
- ^ "Directory: World Airlines". Flight International. 2007-03-27. p. 46.
- ^ "Global Airline Guide 2019 (Part One)". Airliner World. October 2019: 21.
- ^ "Aero Mongolia Fleet Details and History". Planespotters.net. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
- ^ "Aero Mongolia flights stopped". Ulan Bator Post. 2007-11-01. Archived from the original on 2013-09-29. Retrieved 2007-11-17.
- ^ .mongolnews.mn Archived 2012-03-06 at the Wayback Machine
External links
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- Official website Archived 2017-09-10 at the Wayback Machine (in English and Mongolian)
