Bangsamoro Airways
Airline of the Philippines
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Federal Airways Inc., operating as Bangsamoro Airways, is a Philippine-registered airline based in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.
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| Commenced operations | April 24, 2024 | ||||||
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| Operating bases | Cotabato Airport | ||||||
| Fleet size | 5 | ||||||
| Destinations | 3 | ||||||
| Parent company | Federal Airways Inc | ||||||
| Website | www | ||||||
History
Bangsamoro Airways was established by Federal Airways Inc.,[1] and is backed by Filipino and Malaysian businesspeople.[2] The airline which has Cotabato Airport in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte as its hub, is meant to serve the Bangsamoro autonomous region.[1]
The airline had its maiden flight on April 24, 2024,[3] with initial routes serving Cotabato City, Zamboanga City and Jolo, Sulu, with possible expansion towards flights serving Sibutu and Mapun in Tawi-Tawi as well as international flights to Kota Kinabalu, across the border in Malaysia.[4] The airline intends to serve government officials, medical supplies distributors and businesspeople as its primary target demographic.[5]
Destinations
| City | Airport | Notes | References |
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| Cotabato City | Cotabato Airport | Base | [6] |
| Jolo | Jolo Airport | [6] | |
| Zamboanga City | Zamboanga International Airport | [6] | |
Fleet
As of April 24, 2024[update], Bangsamoro Airways operates five units of aircraft. These include the Chieftain, the Aztec Piper, and the Islander.[3]