NAM Air is a budget-oriented airline based in Jakarta, Indonesia. Founded in 2013, the airline has grown from a small regional carrier to a major player in the Indonesian aviation sector. The airline is owned by PT Sriwijaya Air and is part of the SkyTeam alliance.
The company’s history began in 2013 when the Indonesian government gave PT Sriwijaya Air the license to operate low cost services. The airline was initially focused on providing air services to the regions of Indonesia that were not served by other airlines. It began operations with a fleet of three Boeing 737-500 aircraft, with plans to expand the fleet to include larger planes in the future.
The airline’s first major milestone occurred in the summer of 2013, when it announced plans to launch international services to Singapore. This was a major step forward for the company, as it was the first time it had ventured into international airspace. The airline soon expanded its international network to include destinations in Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.
The airline also made headlines in 2014 when it became the first Indonesian carrier to introduce a new Boeing 737-900ER aircraft to its fleet. This marked a significant upgrade for the airline, as the new aircraft had more advanced features than the previous 737-500 model.
In 2016, the airline made a major announcement when it became the first Indonesian carrier to be admitted into the SkyTeam alliance. This allowed the airline to join the ranks of other major international carriers and gave it access to more destinations and benefits.
The airline experienced a major setback in 2017 when two of its planes were involved in separate incidents. In the first incident, one of its 737-500 aircraft was involved in a hard landing in Jakarta. This led to a federal investigation and the airline had to pay a fine of $500,000. In the second incident, another of its 737-500 aircraft crashed in the Java Sea, killing all 189 passengers and crew onboard. This led to another federal investigation and the airline had to pay out an undisclosed amount in compensation to the families of the victims.
To combat the negative publicity, the airline focused on improving its safety record and customer service. It increased training for its staff and upgraded its fleet with newer and more advanced aircraft.
Today, NAM Air operates a fleet of 13 aircraft and serves more than 30 domestic and international destinations. The airline has also become a major player in the Indonesian aviation sector, with plans to continue expanding its network in the years to come.
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