In 2003, Sriwijaya Air was founded by Chandra Lie, Hendry Lie, Andi Halim, and Fandy Lingga. In 2011, the airline began leasing 12 used Boeing 737-500s with a total value of USD 84 million to replacing its ageing 737-200 aircraft. In 2013, many destinations such as Palangkaraya, Banda Aceh, and Bandung, were closed for commercial reasons.
About Sriwijaya Air in brief
In 2003, Sriwijaya Air was founded by Chandra Lie, Hendry Lie, Andi Halim, and Fandy Lingga, who named it after the historical Srivijaya empire. In 2011, the airline began leasing 12 used Boeing 737-500s with a total value of USD 84 million to replacing its ageing 737-200 aircraft. In 2013, many destinations such as Palangkaraya, Banda Aceh, and Bandung, were closed for commercial reasons. In November 2018, Garuda Indonesia through its subsidiary Citilink took over operations as well as financial management.
On November 8, 2019, the Cooperation Agreement between Garuda Indonesian and Sriwija Air was terminated. The airline serves 14 scheduled domestic destinations throughout Indonesia. As of January 2021, the sole remaining international route to Timor Leste is scheduled to be operated by NAM Air. The fleet of the airline consists of the following aircraft: Boeing 737 Classic, Boeing 737 Next Generation, and Boeing 737 MAX.
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