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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 plans to commence operations by the end of 2024. [3]
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. [4]
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. [5]
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 C919 outside China. [6]
| Aircraft | In Service | Orders | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comac C909 | — | 12 | |
| Comac C909F | — | 3 | |
| Comac C919 | — | 15 | |
| Total | — | 30 |
