GallopAir

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GallopAir
Founded2023; 1 year ago (2023)
HubsBrunei International Airport
HeadquartersBandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
Key peopleYang Qiang (Owner)
Cham Chi (CEO)[1]

GallopAir is a start-up airline in Brunei owned by Chinese businessman Yang Qiang.[2] The airline plans to commence operations in the third quarter of 2024.[2]

Fleet[edit]

On 20 September 2023, GallopAir placed a US$2 billion order for 30 Comac aircraft. Once completed, this would make GallopAir the first operator of C919 outside China.[3]

GallopAir fleet
Aircraft In
Service
Orders Total
Comac ARJ21 15
Comac C919 15
Total 30

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Chuanren, Chen (21 November 2023). "Gallop Air Seeks To Collaborate With Royal Brunei Airlines". Aviation Week. Archived from the original on 1 December 2023.
  2. ^ a b Wong, Aaron (3 November 2023). "Behind GallopAir's ambitious bid to position Brunei as a regional travel hub". Biz Brunei. Archived from the original on 18 December 2023.
  3. ^ "Brunei's Gallop Air places US$2bil order for China-made C919, ARJ21 jets". The Star Malaysia. 20 September 2023. Archived from the original on 18 January 2024.