Mongolian Civil Air Transportation Corporation (MIAT Mongolian Airlines) is the national airline of the Mongolian Republic. It operates direct international flights to 9 cities in Europe and Asia, as well as to 6 destinations (including Australia) through code-sharing via Hong Kong.
Description
MIAT was founded in 1956 as a state carrier. In 1993, Mongolian Airlines underwent a reorganization, becoming an independent commercial enterprise. The place of registration and the main hub is Ulan Bator International Airport. Genghis Khan.
In recent years, the administration has been implementing a program to replace aircraft that are technically, economically, and ecologically obsolete with new models. For this reason, out of more than two dozen aircraft, 6 aircraft remained in service. Four more are expected in 2019.
Start
The creation of Mongolian airlines is inextricably linked with the history of the country's air force when, on May 25, 1925, a Yonkers-13 cargo plane donated by the Soviet Union to the young republic made its first landing in Ulan Bator. Later, in 1946, a civilian air transport detachment was formed, which carried out air transportation to the provincial cities of Dundgobi, Sainshand, Underhaan and Sukhe Bator.
In 1946-1947, the Council of Ministers of the Mongolian People's Republic approved the "Rules of Civil Aircraft", approved the insignia and symbols of distinction. The first civil aviation detachment, by the end of the 1940s, carried out direct flights from Ulaanbaatar to the nearest aimaks (provinces): Selenga, Bulgan, Arkhangai, Uverhangai, Henty, Suhe-Bator and Dornod, and also carried out limited unplanned charter flights to deliver mail to remote places.
Development
1956 was the year of the beginning of a new era in the development of civil aviation in Mongolia. Five An-2 aircraft were delivered from the Soviet Union. In parallel, retraining of pilots was carried out. In 1958, there were already 14 An-2 aircraft and 7 Il-14 aircraft. By 1970, Mongolian Airlines served 130 local destinations, including provincial administrative centers, remote settlements, and collective farms. In 1987, the airline MIAT entered the international level, flying to Russia and China. For this, the Tu-154 aircraft were leased.
In 1993, Mongolian Airlines became an independent commercial organization operating on the principle of economic feasibility. Gradually, many unprofitable directions were closed. Began the purchase of more modern Boeing 727 aircraft , allowing you to perform international flights in accordance with new environmental standards. In May 1998, the Airbus A310-300 was leased, which had an accident in 2011.
Since 2002, the B737-800 and other Boeing models have been in operation. As part of the expansion of the route network, Mongolian Airlines made its first direct purchase of Boeing 767-300ER aircraft on May 15, 2013 and ordered an additional two new B737-800 aircraft. The new airliner B767-300ER with a length of 54.9 m has 220 seats with 2 classes, has a cruise speed of 851 km / h and a lifting capacity of 12 tons.
Directions
Mongolian Airlines delivers passengers and baggage to the following cities from Ulaanbaatar:
- Moscow (RF, Sheremetyevo International Airport) ;
- Berlin (Germany, Berlin-Tegel Airport);
- Frankfurt (Germany, Frankfurt Airport);
- Tokyo (Japan, Narita International Airport);
- Busan (South Korea, Gimhae International Airport);
- Seoul (South Korea, Incheon International Airport);
- Hong Kong (China, Hong Kong International Airport);
- Beijing (China, Beijing Capital International Airport);
- Bangkok (Thailand, Suvarnabhumi Airport).
Also, according to the code-sharing program (joint operation of flights) with Cathay Pacific from Hong Kong, flights are carried out in the following directions:
- Delhi (India);
- Singapore;
- Sydney, Australia);
- Perth (Australia);
- Melbourne (Australia);
- Brisbane (Australia).
In 2008, Mongolian airlines suspended domestic flights, limiting themselves to seasonal charters. This is due to economic inexpediency and a small number of aircraft operated.
Fleet
As of August 2017, Mongolian Airlines operates a Boeing fleet of 6 aircraft serviced at Ulaanbaatar Airport. The fleet includes:
Model | Pieces | Capacity, people |
Boeing 737-800 | 3 | 162/174 |
Boeing 767-300ER | 2 | 220/263 |
Boeing 737-700 | 1 | 114 |
In 2019, it is planned to launch 4 more boards of the latest Boeing 737 MAX8 (passenger capacity 175/200 people) worth $ 117 million each. In 2011, due to damage to the wing, the Airbus A310-300 was decommissioned and subsequently sold. Also in reserve are 3 An-26 aircraft and 8 An-24 aircraft. They are periodically used for training flight crews, cargo delivery and servicing domestic charter flights.