Siem Reap Airways International

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Siem Reap Airways International
SiemReapAirwaysATR72.JPG
A Siem Reap Airways International ATR 42
IATA ICAO Callsign
FTSRHSIEMREAP AIR
Founded2000
Ceased operations2008
Hubs Phnom Penh International Airport
Secondary hubs Bangkok International Airport
Angkor International Airport
Fleet size3
Headquarters Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Website siemreapairways.com

Siem Reap Airways International Co., Ltd is a defunct airline based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. [1] It operated domestic and international services. Its main base was Phnom Penh International Airport, with hubs at Bangkok International Airport and Angkor International Airport, Siem Reap. [2]

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Banned E.U. status

This airline appeared on the European Union list of prohibited carriers and is therefore banned from operating services of any kind within any E.U. nations. This is due to unacceptable safety standards. [3]

As of 1 December 2008, the airline sought clarification with the European Union about the ban. [4] The airline ceased operations from 1 December 2008.

History

Destinations

Siem Reap Airways served the following destinations:

Fleet

ATR 72 at Phnom Penh International Airport SiemReapAirwaysATR72.JPG
ATR 72 at Phnom Penh International Airport

In May 2008 the Siem Reap Airways fleet included the following aircraft:

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References

  1. "Contact Us." Siem Reap Airways International. 15 June 2006. Retrieved on 28 May 2012. "Contact Siem Reap Airways International Co., Ltd. No. 65, Street 214 Sangkat Beong Rang, Khan Don Penh Phnom Penh, cambodia"
  2. Flight International 12–18 April 2005
  3. List of banned E.U. air carriers
  4. http://www.siemreapairways.com/suspension/index.php