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| Founded | August 2026 |
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Commenced operations | 2027 (Planned)[1] |
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| Fleet size | 0 (Startup) |
| Parent company | AVi8 Air Capital |
| Headquarters | Phnom Penh, Cambodia[2] |
| Key people |
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| Founder | AVi8 Air Capital and Ed Wegel |
| Website | www |
AVi8 Airways is a startup airline headquartered in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, specializing in ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) leasing, charter flights, and cargo operations across the Asia-Pacific region.[2][3] Backed by AVi8 Air Capital, the carrier is scheduled to commence commercial operations in 2027.[1][4]
History
[edit]AVi8 Airways was officially established in August 2026 as part of an initiative by AVi8 Air Capital and aviation industry veteran Ed Wegel—recognized for his executive roles in restructuring and launching carriers such as Global Crossing Airlines (GlobalX), Eastern Air Lines, and reviving historic aviation brands.[3][4] The carrier was conceived to resolve structural shortages of reliable ACMI and flexible charter capacity within Southeast Asia, enabling regional and international operators to effectively manage seasonal passenger fluctuations and cargo demands.[3]
In September 2026, AVi8 Airways reached a major corporate milestone by securing a strategic investment from Southern Vision Investment (SVI).[1] This transaction marked SVI's debut in the aviation and transport infrastructure sectors, injecting critical funding to steer the airline through its regulatory certification phase ahead of its targeted launch.[1][3]
Additionally, AVi8 Air Capital maintains ties to broader international aviation ventures, including collaborating with Pan American Global Holdings to support the revival framework of the legendary **Pan American World Airways (Pan Am)** brand under a US-based FAA Part 121 certification framework.[5]
Corporate affairs
[edit]Key people
[edit]- Ed Wegel: Co-founder, partner, and prominent aviation entrepreneur heading AVi8 Air Capital and its related projects.[4]
Headquarters
[edit]AVi8 Airways is headquartered in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, utilizing the state-of-the-art Techo International Airport as its primary operational and administrative base.[2]
Destinations and Operations
[edit]AVi8 Airways is structured around an B2B operational model designed to support carriers across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Europe:
- ACMI (Wet-Leasing): Offering comprehensive turnkey packages encompassing aircraft, flight crew, maintenance supervision, and insurance solutions.[3]
- Charter & Cargo Logistics: Providing dedicated passenger charter services for peak demand periods (such as regional holidays and religious travel) alongside cargo transport.[3] In late 2026, industry reports indicated that the airline is evaluating widebody cargo options such as the Airbus A330F to strengthen its regional freight logistics platform.[6]
Fleet
[edit]Planned fleet
[edit]AVi8 Airways has outlined aggressive fleet-building milestones, aiming to induct an initial cohort of five commercial jets by mid-2nd quarter 2027. The initial framework focuses on utilizing narrow-body Airbus A320 family aircraft configured with flexible layout options to support regional missions. Furthermore, the carrier is exploring widebody freighter capabilities like the Airbus A330 Freighter to scale up its cargo network.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 "AVi8 Airways Secures Strategic Investment from Southern Vision Investment Ahead of 2027 Launch". AviNews. Retrieved 2026-10-03.
- 1 2 3 "AVi8 Airways Airline Profile". CAPA - Centre for Aviation. Retrieved 2026-10-03.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "AVi8 Airways Launches With Plans to Build Southeast Asia ACMI Platform". Aviator.aero. Retrieved 2026-10-03.
- 1 2 3 "AVi8 Air Capital to launch Viet Nam-based ACMI carrier". ch-aviation. Retrieved 2026-10-03.
- ↑ "AVi8 Air Capital plans to revive Pan Am as US regular carrier". Air Data News. Retrieved 2026-10-03.
- ↑ "Cambodia's AVi8 Airways eyes A330F, names strategic investor". ch-aviation. Retrieved 2026-10-03.
External links
[edit]Category:Airlines of Cambodia Category:Airlines established in 2026 Category:Startup airlines
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