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| Founded | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Hubs | Brunei International Airport |
| Headquarters | Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei |
| Key people | Yang Qiang (Owner) Cham Chi (CEO) [1] |
GallopAir is a start-up airline in Brunei owned by Chinese businessman Yang Qiang. [2] The airline has not taken delivery of any aircraft yet.
The airline first made headlines in the aviation industry when they announced in September 2023 the purchase of 30 units of Comac C909 aircraft in a deal worth $2 billion. [3]
GallopAir flew its first flight on 31 December 2024, from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Brunei International Airport, with a Comac C909 chartered from China Southern Airlines. [4]
On 20 September 2023, GallopAir placed a US$2 billion order for 30 Comac aircraft. Once completed, this would make GallopAir the first operator of the C919 outside China. [5]
| Aircraft | In Service | Orders | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comac C909 | – | 12 | |
| Comac C909F | – | 3 | |
| Comac C919 | – | 15 | |
| Total | – | 30 |
