BBN Airlines Indonesia Expands Fleet with Four Aircraft, Ventures into Passenger Operations

Indonesian ACMI operator, BBN Airlines Indonesia (7B), is set to elevate its operations by adding four aircraft to its fleet, a move that expands its capabilities and signifies an entry into passenger services. Currently flying two B737-800(BCF)s, the airline is diversifying its portfolio with the acquisition of one B737-400(SF) and three B737-800s.

BBN Airlines Indonesia Chairman, Martynas Grigas, expressed optimism about the expansion, highlighting the scarcity of ACMI providers in Asia. “Since ACMI providers are still a rarity in Asia, BBN Airlines Indonesia is expected to give an extra boost to support the ever-growing aviation needs in Indonesia,” said Grigas. “This expansion will allow us to better serve our customers and meet the growing demand from airline, logistics, and tour operator companies.”

As a subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group (ASG), BBN Airlines Indonesia joins a group that includes Avion Express, Avion Express Malta, SmartLynx Airlines, SmartLynx Airlines Estonia, SmartLynx Airlines Malta, Air Explore, and KlasJet. ASG boasts a global fleet of 192 aircraft, encompassing A320, A330, B737, B777, and CRJ200 types.

The new additions to BBN Airlines Indonesia’s fleet will undergo a meticulous redelivery check at FL Technics Indonesia, another ASG-owned entity, before commencing revenue operations in early 2024. The versatile aircraft are slated for deployment on both domestic and international routes, with a strategic focus on connecting China to Denpasar.

The move into passenger operations positions BBN Airlines Indonesia to play a pivotal role in addressing the escalating aviation demands in Indonesia and underscores its commitment to meeting the evolving needs of airline partners, logistics providers, and tour operators.