Lanexang Airways International
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| Founded | 2021 | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | 29 December 2023 | ||||||
| Hubs | Wattay International Airport | ||||||
| Fleet size | 2 | ||||||
| Destinations | 4 | ||||||
| Headquarters | Wattay International Airport, Souphanouvong Road, WangThong Village, Sikhottabong District, Vientiane | ||||||
| Key people | Bounma Chanthavongsa (Managing Director) | ||||||
| Website | www | ||||||
Lanexang Airways International (Lao: ສາຍການບິນ ລ້ານຊ້າງ ສາກົນ) is a Vientiane–based airline fully owned by Lanexang Aviation Company Limited (Lao: ບໍລິສັດ ລ້ານຊ້າງ ການບິນສາກົນ ຈຳກັດ). It provides scheduled air service to 4 destinations in Laos, including Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Bokeo and Phonsavan. The airline's main hub is at Wattay International Airport and has an all-ATR 72 fleet. The company slogan was Fascination of Lao, later changed to Fly With Inspiration.[1]
The head office of Lanexang Airways International is located near the Department of Civic Aviation of Ministry of Public Works and Transport, Wattay International Airport, Souphanouvong Road, Wang Thong Village, Sikhottabong District, Vientiane.
The company was founded in 2021, and received their first aircraft in August 2023.[2] Their inaugural flight took place on 29 December 2023.[3] In February 2025, the airline secured US$15 million in funding from the Lao Development Bank to develop new routes and acquire new aircraft. The airline aims to grow their fleet from 2 ATR turboprop aircraft to 5 by the end of 2025, and add two Boeing aircraft.[4]
Destinations
As of September 2025[update], these destinations are currently served by Lanexang Airways International.[5]
| Country | City | Airport | Notes | IATA Code |
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| Laos | Vientiane | Wattay International Airport | Hub | |
| Luang Prabang | Luang Prabang International Airport | |||
| Golden Triangle | Bokeo International Airport | |||
| Phonsavan | Xieng Khouang Airport |
Fleet
Current fleet
As of September 2025[update], Lanexang Airways International operates the following aircraft:[6]
| Aircraft | In service | Orders | Passengers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATR 72-500 | 2 | — | 68 |
Fleet development
In August 2023, the airline received its first ATR 72-500 from Vietnam Airlines,[2] with their second coming from Cambodia Angkor Air in November 2024.[7] Both aircraft are in an all-economy seating configuration.
