Fly Arna
| Company type | Joint venture |
|---|---|
| Industry | Airline |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Defunct | 2024 |
| Fate | Liquidation following disbandment of Armenia National Interests Fund (ANIF) |
| Headquarters | Yerevan , Armenia |
Area served | Armenia, Middle East, Russia, Georgia, Iran, Iraq |
| Products | Air transport services |
| Owner | Armenia National Interests Fund (51%), Air Arabia (49%) |
Armenian National Airlines CJSC, operating under the brand name Fly Arna (), was an Armenian low-cost airline based in Yerevan, Armenia. This carrier was formed as a partnership between the budget airline Air Arabia and the state-owned Armenia National Interests Fund (ANIF). Founded in 2021, Fly Arna functioned as Armenia's designated flag carrier.
In May 2024, Fly Arna commenced its liquidation process following the government-approved disbandment of ANIF, one of its joint shareholders.
Establishment
Fly Arna came into existence in July 2021 as a collaborative venture between the Emirati airline Air Arabia and the Armenia National Interests Fund (ANIF). Ownership was divided with ANIF holding a majority stake of 51%, while Air Arabia owned 49%.
The airline secured its Air Operator's Certificate in May 2022 and incorporated its initial aircraft into the fleet. The company operated Airbus A320 models to maintain consistency with Air Arabia’s existing fleet strategy.
Commercial operations launched with flights to Hurghada on July 3, 2022, followed by services to Sharm El Sheikh on July 4, 2022. The airline subsequently aimed to expand its network by adding routes to Kuwait and Beirut, enhancing connectivity between Armenia and the Middle East.
In January 2023, Fly Arna revealed plans to initiate flights to Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport and Saint Petersburg’s Pulkovo Airport. Further intended destinations included Indian cities Delhi and Mumbai, as well as Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates.
Suspension
In January 2024, Fly Arna halted all flight operations, attributing the pause to ongoing operational adjustments with intentions to recommence services later. Subsequently, in March 2024, the airline's operating license was revoked due to an insufficient number of aircraft, mandating the acquisition of appropriate planes within a six-month timeframe to restore the license. By December 2024, the airline had yet to restart its flight activities.
Destinations
Fly Arna provided regular flights to the destinations listed below:
Fleet
The aircraft lineup for Fly Arna consisted of:
| Aircraft | In service | Orders | Business Class | Economy Class | Total | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbus A320-200 | 3 | — | — | 174 | 174 | |
| Total | 3 | — |
See also
- List of airlines of Armenia
- List of airports in Armenia
- List of the busiest airports in Armenia
- Transport in Armenia
External links
- Fly Arna on Facebook