Topic Title: ICAO Code
ETA
Airline Name
East Timor Air
Country of Origin
Timor-Leste (East Timor)
Aircraft Types Used (from those available in WoA)
• ATR 72-600, A220-300, A320neo, E190-E2,…
• A319 (Airbus A319-100),…
• B733 (Boeing 737-300),…
• MB120 (Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia),…
Why should this airline be added?
• East Timor Air was the national flag carrier of Timor-Leste, a newly independent Southeast Asian nation that gained sovereignty in 2002. Though the airline had a short operational history (2002–2008), its inclusion brings historic and geopolitical value to the game. It symbolizes post-independence efforts to establish air connectivity and national identity through aviation.
• The airline served key routes such as Dili – Darwin, which remains a vital corridor for the country due to its limited international links. Including East Timor Air would:
• Highlight emerging nations’ struggles and aspirations in aviation
• Add depth to regional gameplay in Southeast Asia and Oceania
• Offer players a unique scenario of a small, state-owned carrier operating under partnership constraints (wet leasing, infrastructure limitations)
• The airline’s story also reflects real-world challenges in post-conflict infrastructure rebuilding and government-subsidized operations—perfect for players who enjoy strategy-oriented management of fragile airlines in complex environments.