Lionair (Philippines)
| Operating bases | (PNINOY AQUINO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT) |
|---|---|
| Website | Official website |
Lionair, Inc., operating as Lionair, is a charter airline and a general aviation company operating in the Philippines with base operation in Pasay City.[1] It operates charter passenger using fixed-wing and rotary-winged aircraft.[2]
On August 2, 2011, the Philippine Senate conducted a hearing on the alleged involvement of the company in the sale to the Philippine National Police of used helicopters that were described as brand new.[3]
Accidents and incidents
On September 1, 2019, a Beechcraft Super King Air 350 on a medevac mission from Dipolog City crashed into a resort in Calamba, Laguna due to engine failure. The aircraft, registered as RP-C2296 was written off. All 9 passengers on board died.[4]
On March 29, 2020, a Lionair IAI Westwind plane registered as RP-C5880[5] caught fire and exploded while taking off from Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila killing all eight people on board. The aircraft was on a medevac mission to Tokyo, Japan.[6]
Fleet
- Cessna Citation 500
- IAI Westwind I
- IAI Westwind II
- Beechcraft B200 King Air
- Let L-410 UPV
- Robinson R44
References
- ^ "Lionair Incorporated - Private Jet, Executive Jets, AirCharter, Jet Charter with Guaranteed prices".
- ^ "Lionair Incorporated - Private Jet, Executive Jets, AirCharter, Jet Charter with Guaranteed prices".
- ^ Gutierrez, Angelo L. (August 2, 2011). "Suppliers pin Mike Arroyo to PNP choppers deal". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 3, 2011.
- ^ "Laguna plane crash: 9 dead". Ed Amoroso, Emmanuel Tupas. The Philippine Star. September 2, 2019. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
- ^ https://twitter.com/PhilippineStar/status/1244498919167418368
- ^ "Small plane explosion kills 8 in Philippines, including 1 Canadian". CBC News. Associated Press. March 29, 2020. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
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