Myanmar National Airlines

What Myanmar National Airlines does

Myanmar National Airlines (MNA) is the national flag carrier of Myanmar, wholly owned by the Government of Myanmar and headquartered at 104 Kanna Road, Kyauktada Township, Yangon. Founded in 1948 as Union of Burma Airways, the airline operates 77+ years of continuous service and was rebranded to its current identity in December 2014. Its core product is scheduled passenger air transport across 28 domestic destinations — the largest network in Myanmar — and seven international destinations (Singapore, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Bodh Gaya, Incheon, Kunming, Mangshi), flown with Boeing 737-800 narrow-body jets and ATR 72-600 turboprops, complemented by dedicated Boeing 737-400 and 737-800 freighters for cargo.

The company runs a vertically integrated aviation services stack beyond passenger travel: an EASA Part-145 and Myanmar Civil Aviation Regulation Part-145 approved Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) facility at Yangon International Airport — the only EASA-approved MRO in the country; 24/7 ground handling at all 27 domestic airports for foreign carriers; private aircraft charter; a three-tier loyalty program (MNA Club); and the proprietary Mingalabar premium airport service (priority check-in, fast-track immigration, lounge access for Business Class). Distribution combines direct digital channels (flymna.com, iOS/Android apps) with Travel Centres, a Travel Agent Portal, and General Sales Agents in Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, and South Korea.

MNA earns revenue across five streams: passenger ticket sales (Business, Premium Economy, Economy fare families), air cargo (dedicated freighters and belly-hold), charter services, ancillary services including MNA Club miles and seat selection, and aviation services (ground handling for other airlines, MRO). Pricing is route-specific with published one-way fares starting from MMK 47,000 (Yangon–Bangkok). MNA became an IATA member and achieved IOSA certification on 3 April 2023, validating 900+ operational and safety parameters and positioning the airline for expanded interline and codeshare activity.

Name

Myanmar National Airlines

Legal name

Myanmar National Airlines

Website

https://secure.flymna.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Myanmar National Airlines is the state-owned flag carrier of Myanmar, operating scheduled passenger flights across 28 domestic and 7 international destinations with Boeing 737-800s and ATR 72-600s, complemented by cargo, charter, EASA-approved MRO, and ground-handling services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Passenger Air Transportation

NAICS

Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation (481111), Scheduled Air Transportation (48111), Scheduled Freight Air Transportation (481112), Nonscheduled Air Transportation (4812)

SIC

Air Transportation, Scheduled (4512), Air Courier Services (4513), Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

National Flag/Legacy Full-Service Airlines (THABAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Network Airlines (Full-Service, Flag & Regional) (TLAFAAAA)

Keywords

• Passenger air transport
• Cargo air services
• Aircraft charter services
• Ground handling services
• Aircraft maintenance MRO

Headquarters

HQ city

Yangon

HQ country

Myanmar (Burma)

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Passenger Ticket Sales: Core revenue from sale of air tickets across all cabin classes (Business, Premium Economy, Economy). Tickets sold via website, mobile app, call centre, travel centres, travel agents, and GSAs. Fare families include Super Saver, Saver, Discount, Flexi, and Promo for Economy; Premium and Business tiers.
2. Cargo Services: Freight carriage on dedicated Boeing 737-400 Freighter aircraft and passenger aircraft cargo holds. Cargo offices in Yangon, Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, and Korea.
3. Charter Services: Private aircraft charter on Boeing 737-800 and ATR aircraft for family, friends, and business travel.
4. MNA Club Miles & Ancillary Services: Miles redemption generates revenue through taxes and surcharges on award tickets. Ancillary services include seat selection, extra baggage, special meals, and priority services.
5. Ground Handling Services: MNA provides 24/7 ground handling support at 27 domestic airports for other airlines including ramp, passenger, lounge, load control, catering, fueling, and cargo services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Myanmar National Airlines is the national flag carrier of Myanmar, operating scheduled passenger air transportation to 28 domestic destinations and 7 international destinations across Southeast Asia, South Asia, and East Asia. Its services include scheduled passenger flights (Business, Premium Economy, and Economy cabins), air cargo transportation using dedicated Boeing 737-400 Freighter aircraft and belly-hold capacity, private aircraft charter on Boeing 737-800 and ATR aircraft, and 24/7 ground handling support for foreign airlines at 27 domestic Myanmar airports. The airline also operates an EASA and MCAR Part-145 approved MRO facility at Yangon International Airport for line and base maintenance.

Product overview

Myanmar National Airlines is a single-platform airline operator offering a unified product centered on scheduled passenger air travel, supported by integrated ancillary services. The core offering consists of domestic and international passenger flights (Boeing 737-800 for international routes, ATR turboprop aircraft for domestic routes) integrated with an online booking and reservation system accessible via the website and native mobile applications for iOS and Android. Additional services that extend the core product include the MNA Club frequent flyer loyalty program, in-flight entertainment, Mingalabar premium airport service and lounge access, cargo services, ground handling, charter flights, and engineering/MRO capabilities. The airline also publishes an Inflight Magazine. All named products orbit the central passenger air travel platform, with the online booking system serving as the primary customer-facing digital product linking reservations, check-in, seat selection, and loyalty program access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MNA Club: Customer loyalty program (frequent flyer program) of Myanmar National Airlines offering reward miles for flights that can be redeemed for free tickets, extra baggage allowance, upgrades and other benefits.
• Mingalabar Service
• MNA Engineering / MRO

Products and services

• Scheduled Passenger Air Travel Scheduled passenger flights across 28 domestic destinations within Myanmar and 7 international destinations (Singapore, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Bodh Gaya, Incheon, Kunming, Mangshi) using Boeing 737-800 aircraft for international and long-haul domestic routes and ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft for domestic routes. Four cabin classes offered: Business, Premium Economy, Economy Flexi, Economy Discount, Economy Saver, and Economy Super Saver.
• MNA Club Frequent Flyer Program Free-to-join three-tier loyalty program (Silver, Gold, Diamond) offering reward miles for travel on MNA flights. Miles are earned on international and select domestic sectors and can be redeemed for free flights, cabin upgrades, and extra baggage. Mile earnings range from 25% (Economy Super Saver) to 150% (Business Flexi) of base miles, with tier bonuses of 0% (Silver), 25% (Gold), and 50% (Diamond). Gold requires 25,000 Tier Miles within 36 months; Diamond requires 50,000 Tier Miles.
• Cargo Services Air cargo transportation services operating out of Yangon with freight handling capabilities. Boeing 737-400 Freighter aircraft are deployed for cargo flights, supplemented by belly-hold capacity on passenger aircraft. Cargo offices located in Yangon, Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, and South Korea. Operations supported by cargo sales agents (Zhejiang BFS International Logistics in Yangon, Providence GSA in Singapore, Logi Plus in Bangkok, Shing Kee Godown Logistics in Hong Kong).
• Charter Services Private aircraft charter services using Boeing 737-800 and ATR aircraft, allowing groups of family, friends, or business partners to rent dedicated flights for special occasions, remote destinations, or private travel needs. Bookings handled via [email protected].
• Ground Handling Services 24/7 ground handling support across all 27 domestic airports in Myanmar, including ramp services, passenger services, airport lounge support, load control, catering and fueling arrangements, cargo support, and charter services. Provided to other airlines operating in Myanmar.
• Mingalabar Premium Airport Service and Lounges Premium airport service at Yangon providing priority check-in, fast-track immigration and security, meet-and-greet assistance, wheelchair support, and access to Mingalar Sky Premium Lounge (international terminal) and Mingalar Sky Lounge (domestic terminal). Complimentary for Business Class passengers on international flights and available to other passengers through ancillary purchase.
• In-Flight Entertainment In-flight entertainment system available on Boeing 737-800 aircraft, including in-seat entertainment screens in Business Class with films, TV, and music. Premium Economy and Economy passengers on 737-800s receive streaming entertainment to personal devices.
• Engineering and Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) Services EASA Part-145 and MCAR Part-145 approved maintenance organization providing line and base maintenance services for ATR 42/72 series and Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Facilities include two hangars, non-destructive testing (liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, eddy current, ultrasonic), battery shop, sheet metal shop, and wheel shop at Yangon International Airport. The only EASA-approved MRO in Myanmar.
• Online Booking and Reservations Platform Web-based booking platform at secure.flymna.com enabling passengers to search flights, compare fares across cabin classes (Business, Premium Economy, Economy variants), select seats, purchase tickets, and manage bookings online. Supports round-trip, one-way, and multi-city itineraries with secure credit/debit card payment processing.
• Mobile Application (iOS and Android) Native iOS and Android mobile applications enabling passengers to search flights, find lowest available fares, check flight status, and manage bookings directly from mobile devices.
• Web Check-In and Seat Selection Online check-in service allowing passengers to retrieve reservations, select seats (subject to fare class), verify travel documents, and obtain boarding passes for domestic flights from Yangon (RGN), Mandalay (MDL), and Nay Pyi Taw (NYT) airports.

Quantifiable outcome

• Largest fleet and most extensive route network within Myanmar
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Air ChinaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAir China receives ground handling services from MNA at Myanmar airports including ramp services, passenger services, baggage handling, load control, catering, fueling, and cargo support.
• China Eastern AirlinesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChina Eastern Airlines receives ground handling services from MNA at Myanmar airports including ramp services, passenger services, baggage handling, load control, catering, fueling, and cargo support.
• China Southern AirlinesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChina Southern Airlines receives ground handling services from MNA at Myanmar airports including ramp services, passenger services, baggage handling, load control, catering, fueling, and cargo support.
• Vietnam AirlinesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVietnam Airlines receives ground handling services from MNA at Myanmar airports including ramp services, passenger services, baggage handling, load control, catering, fueling, and cargo support.
• Qatar AirwaysminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQatar Airways receives ground handling services from MNA at Myanmar airports including ramp services, passenger services, baggage handling, load control, catering, fueling, and cargo support.
• Sichuan AirlinesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSichuan Airlines receives ground handling services from MNA at Myanmar airports including ramp services, passenger services, baggage handling, load control, catering, fueling, and cargo support.
• Korean AirlinesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKorean Airlines receives ground handling services from MNA at Myanmar airports including ramp services, passenger services, baggage handling, load control, catering, fueling, and cargo support.
• NOK AirminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNOK Air receives ground handling services from MNA at Myanmar airports including ramp services, passenger services, baggage handling, load control, catering, fueling, and cargo support.
• China AirlinesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChina Airlines receives ground handling services from MNA at Myanmar airports including ramp services, passenger services, baggage handling, load control, catering, fueling, and cargo support.
• Air IndiaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAir India receives ground handling services from MNA at Myanmar airports including ramp services, passenger services, baggage handling, load control, catering, fueling, and cargo support.
• Tianjian AirlinesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTianjian Airlines receives ground handling services from MNA at Myanmar airports including ramp services, passenger services, baggage handling, load control, catering, fueling, and cargo support.
• Qing Yang Commercial Service Pte LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGSA for Singapore market. Handles MNA ticket sales and customer support in Singapore. Located at 152 Beach Rd, Gateway East, Singapore.
• Logi Plus (Thailand) Co., Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGSA for Thailand market. Handles MNA ticket sales and customer support in Thailand. Also handles cargo operations in Bangkok. Located at 120 Kasemkij Building, Bangkok.
• Deks Air (HK) Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGSA for Hong Kong market. Handles MNA ticket sales and customer support in Hong Kong. Located at Unit 1805, Jubilee Centre, Wanchai.
• ACC (Korea)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGSA for Republic of Korea market. Handles MNA ticket sales and customer support. Located at Incheon International Airport Terminal 1.
• Providence GSA Pte Ltd (Singapore)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCargo GSA at Singapore Changi Airport. Handles MNA cargo operations in Singapore. Located at 3 Shenton Way, Singapore.
• Shing Kee Godown Logistics Group Ltd (Hong Kong)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCargo services partner in Hong Kong Kwai Chung. Handles MNA cargo operations. Located at Room 7003-7004(W), 7/F, ATL Logistics Centre A, Berth 3, Kwai Chung.
• Zhejiang BFS International Logistics Co., Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCargo sales agent in Yangon, Myanmar. Handles cargo services and logistics for MNA. Located at No. 620/626, Yan Gyi Aung Street, Yangon.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Malaysia Airlines: Full-service flag carrier operating narrow-body domestic and wide-body international services in Southeast Asia; directly comparable in product mix, IOSA-certified safety profile, and regional network structure.
• Bangkok Airways: Regional full-service network carrier in Southeast Asia operating comparable narrow-body and turboprop equipment to MNA across similar leisure and secondary destinations; comparable in service positioning and route structure.
• Thai Airways International: State-influenced full-service flag carrier with regional hub-and-spoke network; comparable in fleet, loyalty program structure, and full-service product offering, though at materially larger scale.
• Vietnam Airlines: ASEAN state-owned full-service flag carrier operating a domestic-plus-regional network model with similar fleet mix (Boeing 737, ATR); structurally comparable in state ownership, network shape, and customer segment mix.

Direct peers

• Air Thanlwin: Myanmar domestic carrier operating a mix of turboprop and narrow-body aircraft to domestic destinations overlapping MNA's network, particularly in underserved regional cities.
• Mann Yadanarpon Airlines: Myanmar private domestic carrier operating turboprop aircraft to remote and regional airports within Myanmar. Competes directly with MNA's ATR turboprop operations on secondary domestic routes.
• Myanmar Airways International: Myanmar's other flag-style international carrier, jointly involving the government and private investors. Directly competes with MNA on the same Yangon-Singapore, Yangon-Bangkok, and Yangon-Bangkok regional international routes.
• Golden Myanmar Airlines: Myanmar-based airline operating domestic and select regional international services (Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur). Competes head-to-head with MNA on both domestic and Southeast Asian international routes.
• Air KBZ: One of Myanmar's largest private domestic carriers, operating ATR and Embraer aircraft on many of the same domestic routes MNA serves. Directly competes on intra-Myanmar passenger traffic and pricing.

Regional players

• Cambodia Angkor Air: Cambodia's national carrier with a similar small-state full-service profile — narrow-body fleet, limited international network, and state-influenced ownership — making it a useful operational and structural comparable.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCoAkBLSoTfXQhI-Z0u-V2Yg
• Facebookfacebook.com/MyanmarNationalAirlines
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/myanmarnationalairlines
• Instagraminstagram.com/flymna

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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