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BBN Airlines Indonesia granted an AOC

Indonesia's civil aviation regulator (Direktorat Jenderal Perhubungan Udara - DJPU) awarded BBN Airlines Indonesia (Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta) an air operator's certificate (AOC) on August 31, paving the way for its first flights, according to CEO Martynas Grigas.

The start-up, whose ultimate parent company is Avia Solutions Group, is launching in Indonesia as an ACMI and charter specialist. The airline says it aims to tackle capacity challenges across the Southern Hemisphere. BBN Airlines Indonesia presently has two B737-800(BCF)s registered as PK-BBA (msn 29790) and PK-BBN (msn 33805). PK-BBA ferried to Indonesia in June, and PK-BBN arrived in late July and completed its proving flights in late August. Grigas says he hopes to commence revenue flights in September and plans to have nine aircraft on the ground in Indonesia by the end of the year.

"This achievement is a resounding testament to our entire BBN Airlines Indonesia team's dedication, perseverance, and collaborative spirit," Grigas said in a statement. "We are poised to deliver world-class aviation services that prioritise safety, comfort, and reliability."

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Indonesia's Express Cargo Airlines certifies, launches

Having obtained its domestic, non-scheduled Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) in Indonesia, Express Cargo Airlines launched commercial flight operations on August 13, 2023.

The start-up operates a single B737-300(F), PK-ECA (msn 24789), based out of Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta, and a Cessna (single turboprop) C208EX Grand Caravan for regional cargo flights. It currently offers charters to eastern islands in the country.

The airline did not respond to ch-aviation's request for comment regarding its future fleet plans.

Express Cargo Airlines is one of three cargo start-ups launching in Indonesia this year, alongside BBN Airlines Indonesia (Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta) and Raindo United Services, each with a single B737-800(BCF).

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