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Eznis Airways
Изинис Эйрвэйз
File:LOGO OF EZNIS AIRWAYS.svg
IATA ICAO Call sign
EF EZA EZNIS
Founded2006
HubsChinggis Khaan International Airport (ULN)
Fleet size6
Destinations14 *[7]
Parent companyNewcom Group *[8]
HeadquartersUlaanbaatar, Mongolia
Key peopleMunkhsukh S. (CEO)
Bat-Ider Ch. (CFO)
Bart Schellens(CCO)
Khurelbaatar S. (CAO)
Hiroshi Kitahara S. (COO)[1]
Websitehttp://www.eznisairways.com

Eznis Airways LLC (Template:Lang-mn) is a scheduled and charter airline based in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. It is the largest domestic airline with services to a number of Mongolian domestic points, with an international route to China and Russia. It also has authorization for, but does not yet operate, international services to Kazakhstan.[2]

With its main base located at Chinggis Khaan International Airport the airline sells tickets through the Central Ticketing Office in Ulaanbaatar, outstation branches in ten provinces of Mongolia, including Bayankhongor, Bayan-Ulgii, Dornod, Gobi-Altai, Khovd, Khuvsgul, Umnugobi, Uvs, Zavkhan as well as Hailar, China and Ulan-Ude, Russia.[3] In the addition, the carrier's tickets can be bought at travel agencies: AirTrans, AirTicket, AirMarket, AirLink, MonAirTour, AirChamber, AirTravel and AviaComMongolia. [4]

The airline’s name “eznis” means ‘easiness in flight’. The name consists of two parts which when put together say 'easy flight': the first two letters “ez” stand for “easy” in English and “nis” is a Mongolian word meaning “fly”. The Eznis logo represents a compass with eight destinations. A soft, flower-type image was chosen to give a relaxing and stress-free feeling to passengers.[5]

History

In 2004, the Newcom Group, undertook feasibility research into starting up new domestic air transport services in Mongolia: in January 2006 they founded Eznis Airways, a wholly owned subsidiary. Eznis was granted Air Operator Certificate (AOC) No. 11 by the Mongolian Civil Aviation Authority (MCAA)[9], and Eznis launched its inaugural service on December 6, 2006.[6]

From 2005 to 2006, Eznis pilots were trained and type rated at Ansett Training Center in Australia, followed by line training supervised by former Japan Air Commuter captains. Qantas provided emergency training for the cabin crew while Saab Aircraft AB provided maintenance type rating training for maintenance staff. Crew attended CRM training by Boeing and dangerous goods training by IATA. GE and Hamilton provided engine and propeller line maintenance training for Eznis technicians. Eznis has full insurance coverage on its aircraft, spare parts and liabilities provided by AON in London. Eznis employs approximately 200 staff. [citation needed]

In July 2008 Eznis Airways launched the Radixx computer reservation system: the airline intends to introduce Internet booking for tour operators, travel agencies and general public.

Eznis Airways has gained dominant position in the domestic air travel market of Mongolia and carried its 100,000th passenger in November 2008[citation needed].

The airline began its first international regular services to Hailar, China in August 2009. In March 2010 Eznis Airways started operating flights to Hailar through Choibalsan in Dornod province of Mongolia.[7] Launched in June 2010, Ulan-Ude, Russia was Eznis' second scheduled international destination. [8]

Corporate affairs

The head office is located in the Shine Dul Building (Шинэ Дөл Билдинг) in Bayanzürkh, Ulan Bator. The head office moved there on 27 August 2011.[9]

Destinations

Enis Airways serves the following destinations:

 People's Republic of China
 Japan
 South Korea
 Mongolia
 Russia

Eznis plans to launch scheduled services to various points in neighboring countries, including China, Russia and Kazakhstan.

Fleet

Saab 340B at Kharkhorin Airport runway
Eznis Airways Saab 340 at Dalanzadgad Airport

Eznis Airways fleet consists of the following aircraft:[10][11]

Eznis Airways Fleet
Aircraft In Service Orders Passengers Notes
Saab 340B 4 0 34
Avro RJ85 2 0 93 Former Lufthansa Cityline aircraft
Total 6 0

In january 2009, the CEO of the airline Glen Pickard, stated that Eznis Airways signed a LoI with Bombardier Aerospace for the purchase of 7 Bombardier CSeries aircraft.[12]

Products and services

Products and services Description
Scheduled services Scheduled services to 14 domestic destinations within Mongolia and 2 international destinations
Charter services Charter services to a number of domestic and international points in China, Russia and Kazakhstan
Cargo and mail Cargo and mail transportation service to the airline's scheduled and charter destinations
EZ TOUR and EZ BIZ Special offers for organizational clients, tour operators and travel agents

Onboard services

The airline publishes a quarterly in-flight magazine "Smartway", in Mongolian, English and Russian languages, featuring articles about Mongolian nature, history, culture and tradition. The airline also offers Mongolian daily newspapers on its flights, and it sells items with the company name and logo. The items can be purchased during flight or from the airline's Central Ticketing Office in Ulaanbaatar.

Frequent Flyer Program

Eznis Airways launched EZ FLYER, the airline's frequent flyer program, from January 15, 2009. The programs provides passengers with an opportunity to earn free or discounted flights by collecting corresponding points from each flight taken: the customer is required to collect boarding passes and tickets from scheduled flights and turn them in for reward redemption.

Further reading

References

  1. ^ [1]
  2. ^ "Directory: World Airlines". Flight International. 2007-04-03. p. 80.
  3. ^ [2]
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  6. ^ "Eznis Airways fleet details". planespotters.net. Retrieved March 26, 2012.
  7. ^ [5]
  8. ^ [6]
  9. ^ "Head office move." Eznis Airways. Saturday 27 August 2011. Retrieved on 21 September 2011. "New Office location: Shine Dul Building Narnii zam 99A, 25-r kohoroo 13th Khoroolol, Bayanzurkh duureg Ulaanbaatar 13374, Mongolia" - Address in Mongolian: "Шинэ Дөл Билдинг, Баянзүрх дүүрэг, 13-р хороолол, 25-р хороо, Нарны зам 99А"
  10. ^ "Eznis Airways fleet details". planespotters.net. Retrieved april 6, 2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  11. ^ "Eznis Airways - Our Fleet". Retrieved april 6, 2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  12. ^ "Eznis Airways news". 01.09.2009. Retrieved april 6, 2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)
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