Topic Title: ICAO Code
MKG
Airline Name
Air Mekong
Country of Origin
Vietnam
Aircraft Types Used (from those available in WoA)
CRJ9 (Bombardier CRJ-900)
Why should this airline be added?
β’ Air Mekong was a Vietnamese regional airline that operated from 2010 to 2013. Despite its short lifespan, it played an important role in improving domestic air connectivity, particularly to under-served destinations in southern and central Vietnam, such as Phu Quoc (PQC), Con Dao (VCS), Buon Ma Thuot (BMV), Pleiku (PXU), and Da Lat (DLI).
β’ The airline exclusively operated Bombardier CRJ-900 aircraft, making it one of the few Vietnamese carriers to fly regional jets rather than turboprops or narrow-body airliners. This makes it a unique and valuable addition to the game from both a gameplay diversity and historical perspective.
β’ Including Air Mekong would enhance realism for Vietnamese players and fans of Southeast Asian aviation. It offers players a chance to simulate short-haul regional routes in a historical context, especially when combined with Vietnamese airports like Tan Son Nhat (SGN), Noi Bai (HAN), or Da Nang (DAD) if those are introduced into the game.
β’ Furthermore, the airlineβs distinctive red and white dragon-tail livery would bring a visually appealing design to the gameβs aircraft library.