Eznis Airways
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Eznis Airways LLC 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 other points in China, Russia and Kazakhstan).
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. In the addition, the carrier's tickets can be bought at travel agencies: AirTrans, AirTicket, AirMarket, AirLink, MonAirTour, AirChamber, AirTravel and AviaComMongolia.
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.
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.
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.
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. Launched in June 2010, Ulan-Ude, Russia was Eznis' second scheduled international destination.
, Ulan Bator. The head office moved there by 27 August 2011.
Eznis plans to launch scheduled services to various points in neighboring countries, including China, Russia and Kazakhstan.
Eznis Airways' fleet consists of three ex-American Eagle Saab 340
B aircraft, JU-9901 (MSN259), JU-9903 (MSN297) and JU-9905 (MSN359) and a ex-Mesaba Airlines
Saab 340
B+ aircraft, JU-9907 (MSN425). The first of four ex-Lufthansa Cityline
Avro RJ85 aircraft will be entering service in July 2011. JU-9909, JU-9911, JU-9913 and JU-9915.
Airline
An airline provides air transport services for traveling passengers and freight. Airlines lease or own their aircraft with which to supply these services and may form partnerships or alliances with other airlines for mutual benefit...
based in Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar
Ulan Bator or Ulaanbaatar is the capital and largest city of Mongolia. An independent municipality, the city is not part of any province, and its population as of 2008 is over one million....
, Mongolia
Mongolia
Mongolia is a landlocked country in East and Central Asia. It is bordered by Russia to the north and China to the south, east and west. Although Mongolia does not share a border with Kazakhstan, its western-most point is only from Kazakhstan's eastern tip. Ulan Bator, the capital and largest...
. 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 other points in China, Russia and Kazakhstan).
With its main base located at Chinggis Khaan International Airport
Chinggis Khaan International Airport
Chinggis Khaan International Airport is the international airport serving Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. It is 18 km southwest of the capital. It is the largest international air facility in the country...
the airline sells tickets through the Central Ticketing Office in Ulaanbaatar, outstation branches in ten provinces of Mongolia, including Bayankhongor
Bayankhongor
- Transportation :The Bayankhongor Airport has two runways, one of them paved, and is served by regular flights to Ulan Bator....
, Bayan-Ulgii, Dornod, Gobi-Altai, Khovd
Khovd
Khovd can refer to:* Hovd River, a river in the west of Mongolia* Khovd , the capital of Khovd aimag* Hovd Territory, a historical area in Mongolia during the Qing Dynasty.* Khovd Province, an aimag in Mongolia...
, Khuvsgul, Umnugobi, Uvs, Zavkhan
Zavkhan
Zavkhan may refer to:* Zavkhan Province, Mongolia* several sums in different aimags of Mongolia:** Zavkhan, Uvs** Zavkhanmandal, Zavkhan*Zavkhan River, a river...
as well as Hailar
Hailar
Hailar may refer to:* Hailar River, part of the Russia-China border* Hailar District, district in Inner Mongolia, China...
, China and Ulan-Ude
Ulan-Ude
Ulan-Ude is the capital city of the Republic of Buryatia, Russia, located about southeast of Lake Baikal on the Uda River at its confluence with the Selenga...
, Russia. In the addition, the carrier's tickets can be bought at travel agencies: AirTrans, AirTicket, AirMarket, AirLink, MonAirTour, AirChamber, AirTravel and AviaComMongolia.
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.
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)http://www.mcaa.gov.mn, and Eznis launched its inaugural service on December 6, 2006.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
Japan Air Commuter
is a Japanese airline based in Kirishima, Kagoshima Prefecture. It operates feeder services in support of Japan Airlines. Its main base is Kagoshima Airport, with hubs at Osaka International Airport, Amami Airport and Fukuoka Airport. - History :...
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.
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.
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. Launched in June 2010, Ulan-Ude, Russia was Eznis' second scheduled international destination.
Corporate affairs
The head office is located in the Shine Dul Building (Шинэ Дөл Билдинг) in BayanzürkhBayanzürkh
Bayanzürkh is one of nine Düüregs of the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar. It is subdivided into 20 Khoroos .It is the largest district in the capital and lies in the southeast of the city. It was established in 1965. In 2006 it had an approximate population of 184,690 in 44,138 households...
, Ulan Bator. The head office moved there by 27 August 2011.
Destinations
Enis Airways serve the following @t July 2011, per their website schedule:- China, People's Republic
- HailarHailarHailar may refer to:* Hailar River, part of the Russia-China border* Hailar District, district in Inner Mongolia, China...
- Hailar Airport
- Hailar
- Mongolia
- Altai - Altai Airport
- BayankhongorBayankhongor- Transportation :The Bayankhongor Airport has two runways, one of them paved, and is served by regular flights to Ulan Bator....
- Bayankhongor AirportBayankhongor AirportBayankhongor Airport is a public airport located in Bayankhongor, the capital of Bayankhongor Province in Mongolia.- Airlines :- External links :* Bayankhongor* Bayankhongor... - Bulgan soum - Bulgan soum Airport
- Choibalsan - Choibalsan AirportChoibalsan airportChoibalsan Airport is a public airport located in Choibalsan, the capital of Dornod Province in Mongolia. A new passenger building was completed in 2001.- Airlines and destinations :...
- DalanzadgadDalanzadgadDalanzadgad is the capital of Ömnögovi Aimag in Mongolia. It is located south of the national capital Ulaanbaatar. The altitude of the city center is 1,470 meters .As of 2006, its population is 14,000.-Transportation:...
- Dalanzadgad AirportDalanzadgad AirportDalanzadgad Airport is a public airport located in Dalanzadgad, the capital of Ömnögovi Province in Mongolia.While Dalanzadgad Airport is classified as an international airport, there are no scheduled flights outside of Mongolia.- External links :... - KharkhorinKharkhorinKharkhorin is a city and sum center in the Övörkhangai Province in Mongolia. Sum population was 13,828 , 13,964 , 13,496. Kharkhorin city population is 8,977 , city area is 20.5 km2....
- Kharkhorin AirportKharkhorin AirportKharkhorin Airport is a public airport located in Kharkhorin, a sum center in the Övörkhangai Province of Mongolia. The airport is located 4 km north of the town. There is a small passenger terminal building at the northeast side of apron but itis reported that there are virtually no... - Khovd - Khovd AirportKhovd AirportKhovd Airport is a public airport located in Khovd city, Mongolia.- Airlines :- External links :* Khovd* Khovd...
- MandalgoviMandalgoviMandalgovi is the capital of the Dundgovi Province of Mongolia, about 300 km south of Ulan Bator on the border of the Gobi Desert. It has 10,506 inhabitants , 10,299 .-External links:**...
- Mandalgovi AirportMandalgovi AirportMandalgovi Airport is a public airport located in Mandalgovi, the capital of the Dundgovi Province in Mongolia.- External links :* Mandalgovi... - MörönMörön- Sights :* There were 60 temples and monasteries in Mörön at the end of the 19th century. Möröngiin Chüree Khiid Monastery in which about 2500 monks were living was the most important one. It was famous for its Tsam dances. In 1937, however, the monasteries and temples of Mörön were all destroyed...
- Mörön AirportMörön AirportMörön Airport is a public airport located in Mörön, the capital of Khövsgöl Province, Mongolia.- Airlines and destinations:- External links :*... - Ovoot - Ovoot Tolgoi Airport
- Ulgiy - Ulgiy Airport
- UlaangomUlaangomUlaangom is the capital of Uvs Province in Mongolia. It is located 26 km South-West from the lake Uvs Nuur shore and on the slopes of the Kharkhiraa mountain, 120 km South to the Russian border.- Description :...
- Ulaangom AirportUlaangom AirportUlaangom Airport is a public airport located 1.5 km southeast of Ulaangom, a city in the Uvs Province of Mongolia. It handled 14,669 passengers in 2001. The construction of the new airport with paved runway started in February 2007. It is expected to be completed in 2009.- Airlines :-... - Ulan Bator - Chinggis Khaan International AirportChinggis Khaan International AirportChinggis Khaan International Airport is the international airport serving Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. It is 18 km southwest of the capital. It is the largest international air facility in the country...
- UliastaiUliastaiUliastai is a city in Mongolia. It is located in the western part of the country, 1,115 kilometers from the capital Ulaanbaatar. Uliastai is the capital of Zavkhan Province and was the 10th most populous city in the country with a population of 24,276 , now this city has 16,240 population and is...
- Donoi AirportDonoi AirportDonoi Airport is a public airport located in Uliastai, the capital of Zavkhan Province in Mongolia. It is also called New Uliastai Airport....
- Russia
- IrkutskIrkutskIrkutsk is a city and the administrative center of Irkutsk Oblast, Russia, one of the largest cities in Siberia. Population: .-History:In 1652, Ivan Pokhabov built a zimovye near the site of Irkutsk for gold trading and for the collection of fur taxes from the Buryats. In 1661, Yakov Pokhabov...
- Irkutsk Airport - Ulan-UdeUlan-UdeUlan-Ude is the capital city of the Republic of Buryatia, Russia, located about southeast of Lake Baikal on the Uda River at its confluence with the Selenga...
- Ulan-Ude Airport - YakutskYakutskWith a subarctic climate , Yakutsk is the coldest city, though not the coldest inhabited place, on Earth. Average monthly temperatures range from in July to in January. The coldest temperatures ever recorded on the planet outside Antarctica occurred in the basin of the Yana River to the northeast...
- Yakutsk AirportYakutsk AirportYakutsk Airport is an airport in Yakutsk, Russia. It has two runways and a capacity of 700 passengers per hour....
- Irkutsk
Eznis plans to launch scheduled services to various points in neighboring countries, including China, Russia and Kazakhstan.
Fleet
| Aircraft | In Service | Orders | Passengers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saab 340B | 4 | 0 | 33 | |
| Avro RJ85 | 2 | 2 | 93 | Former Lufthansa Cityline Lufthansa CityLine Lufthansa CityLine GmbH is a regional airline based in Cologne, Germany. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lufthansa and member of the Lufthansa Regional network. It is the largest regional airline in Europe. Its main base is Cologne Bonn Airport, with hubs at Frankfurt Airport and Munich Airport... aircraft |
| Total | 6 | 2 |
Eznis Airways' fleet consists of three ex-American Eagle Saab 340
Saab 340
The Saab 340 is a discontinued Swedish two-engine turboprop aircraft designed and initially produced by a partnership between Saab and Fairchild Aircraft in a 65:35 ratio...
B aircraft, JU-9901 (MSN259), JU-9903 (MSN297) and JU-9905 (MSN359) and a ex-Mesaba Airlines
Mesaba Airlines
Mesaba Airlines is an American regional airline based in Eagan, Minnesota. The airline operates under Mesaba Aviation, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Pinnacle Airlines Corporation...
Saab 340
Saab 340
The Saab 340 is a discontinued Swedish two-engine turboprop aircraft designed and initially produced by a partnership between Saab and Fairchild Aircraft in a 65:35 ratio...
B+ aircraft, JU-9907 (MSN425). The first of four ex-Lufthansa Cityline
Lufthansa CityLine
Lufthansa CityLine GmbH is a regional airline based in Cologne, Germany. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lufthansa and member of the Lufthansa Regional network. It is the largest regional airline in Europe. Its main base is Cologne Bonn Airport, with hubs at Frankfurt Airport and Munich Airport...
Avro RJ85 aircraft will be entering service in July 2011. JU-9909, JU-9911, JU-9913 and JU-9915.
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
- http://www.orientaviation.com/section.php?currenyIssue=I20090508140527-bLWq1¤tSection=commuter¤tArticle=A20090527150547-7M8dj&
- http://www.eznis.com/sites/default/files/u1/Blog%20images/Eznis%20Airliner%20World.pdf
- http://www.eznis.com/sites/default/files/u1/Blog%20images/Eznis%20Mining%20Journal%20Article.pdf