First Cambodia Airlines

First Cambodia Airlines was a privately owned airline based in Phnom Penh that operated scheduled passenger services between February and August 2004. Owned by Hong Kong-based Newskyland and Cambodian investors Suor Pheng and Hun Mana, the carrier leased two ATR 72-500 aircraft to serve routes connecting Phnom Penh with Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Guangzhou, Siem Reap and other destinations. It also leased an Airbus A320-232 aircraft from ILFC.

History

The airline was established in February 2004, but ceased operations on 2 August 2004 after financial difficulties meant its aircraft had to be returned to the lessor. Its launch and rapid collapse were covered in detail by the aviation press, reflecting its part in Cambodia's post-Royal Air Cambodge era, with in-depth analysis in Flight Global.