SkyAirWorld and Lion Air form Joint Venture company, Lion Air Australia

SkyAirWorld and Lion Air announced plans to form a new company, Lion Air Australia. The first service is expected to be launched in late 2008, and will use B737-900ER equipment. SkyAirWorld will facilitate Lion Air Australia’s regulatory approval application.

 

Routes, fares and frequencies are under development, but Lion Air Australia will be developed as a “good-value carrier including business and premium economy seats”.

SkyAirWorld CEO, David Charlton, “We are excited by the opportunity to be Lion Air’s Australian partner. Lion Air is an aviation leader in Asia and was the launch customer for the B737-900ER. SkyAirWorld has demonstrated the skills and capability to introduce technologically advanced aircraft to the Australian marketplace. Lion Air Australia’s route network is yet to be defined but we will be connecting points not currently serviced and creating a fantastic new offering for the travelling public. Lion Air Australia will offer a good value for money product for the holiday and business traveller, including connections between Australia and its most populous neighbour, Indonesia. Lion Air Australia has created great interest since the announcement of its inception by Rusdi Kirana, the CEO of Lion Air yesterday evening.”

(c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Date posted: 11-Jan-08