Airlines
Myanmar Airways Refuses To Stagnate during Pandemic
While fighting for fair business practices in Myanmar, the CEO of Myanmar Airways overcomes competitive disadvantages.
Myanmar Airways took delivery of its first Embraer E190 in October. (Photo: Embraer)
Myanmar Airways took delivery of its first Embraer E190 in October. (Photo: Embraer)

While most fleet expansion plans in Southeast Asia have come to a standstill, privately-owned carrier Myanmar Airways International (MAI) is bucking trends with the anticipated deliveries of three additional Embraer E190 jets. However, unfair competition resulting from protectionist policies continue to distort the market. MAI chief executive Saravanan Ramasamy told AIN the airline “is fighting for fair business practices,” noting Myanmar continues to exhibit “preferential treatment to certain local operators,” creating unfair market competition and hindering economic development.


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