| Airline: | Cyprus Airways |
| Iata: | CY |
| Icao: | CYP |
| Callsign: | CYPRUS |
| Aoc: | CY-012 |
| Hubs: | Larnaca |
| Fleet Size: | 4 |
| Destinations: | 18 |
| Num Employees: | 110 |
| Key People: | Tasos Michael (Chief Executive) [1] |
| Founded: | [2] |
| Headquarters: | Larnaca, Cyprus |
| Website: | cyprusairways.com |
Cyprus Airways (Greek: Κυπριακές Αερογραμμές) is the flag carrier of Cyprus, based at Larnaca International Airport.[3] [4] It commenced operations on 1 June 2017.
Cyprus Airways resumed operations in 2016 after a start-up Cypriot company, Charlie Airlines Ltd., won the rights to use the trademark of Cyprus Airways. The airline's logo incorporates an olive branch, the main symbol of Cyprus.
In March 2017, the airline obtained its air operator certificate from the Cypriot Department of Civil Aviation, marking the start of commercial service for the airline.[5]
In 2019, 400,000 travellers were carried by Cyprus Airways.[6]
As of October 2023, Cyprus Airways operates scheduled flights to the following destinations:[7]
Cyprus Airways codeshares with the following airlines:
Cyprus Airways also has an interline agreement with Sky Express.[14]
Cyprus Airways maintains a modern fleet to serve its expanding network of destinations. The fleet is continuously updated to provide passengers with a reliable and comfortable travel experience. As of September 2023, the following aircraft are operational as part of the Cyprus Airways fleet:[15]
| Aircraft | In Service | Orders | Passengers | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbus A220-300 | 2 | 8[16] | 138[17] | Details regarding the airline's A220 operations.[18] | |
| Airbus A320-200 | 2 | 1[19] | 180 | Aircraft utilized for the airline's mainline services. | |
| Total | 4 | 9 | |||
The airline's inaugural fleet comprised two Airbus A319-100 aircraft, formerly in service with S7 - Siberia Airlines. Equipped with an all-economy seating arrangement, each aircraft could accommodate 144 passengers. These aircraft ceased operations between 2021 and 2022, leading to their storage and subsequent scrapping.[15]
Cyprus Airways undertook a significant fleet expansion by placing orders for four Airbus A320-200 aircraft. The first of these jets was inducted into service in May 2022, followed closely by the second in July 2022. Notably, both these aircraft had previously been operated by Flynas.[15] By March 2023, the airline took delivery of the third A320.[15]
In alignment with its vision for future growth and to meet rising passenger demand, Cyprus Airways made a strategic decision in March 2023 to incorporate the Airbus A220-300 into its fleet. This move was evidenced by the airline's recruitment drive for crew members specifically for this aircraft model.[20] The first duo of A220 aircraft graced the Cyprus Airways livery in June 2023.[15]
The first livery of Cyprus Airways was introduced in 2016, and featured two shades of green on the fuselage. The airline's logo, the olive branch, was displayed on the aircraft's tail, in shades of green, and on the engines, in a dark green color. The old Cyprus Airways logo, the mouflon, is also featured by the front doors of the aircraft, on the cockpit's side. This first livery was painted on Cyprus Airways' two Airbus A319-100 aircraft.
In October 2022, the A320 registered as 5B-DDR arrived at Larnaca International Airport, painted in the carrier's new livery. The carrier's new liveryfollows the Eurowhite scheme, where most of the fuselage is white, and the tail wears the carrier's colors. The tail features the olive branch in shades of green, and a larger, white shade of the olive branch. In contrast to the first livery, however, the mouflon logo and the olive branch have changed positions. The olive branch in a dark green color is now featured on the cockpit side of the front doors of the aircraft. The yellow mouflon has now been moved onto the plane's engines, reminding of the old Cyprus Airways livery design, which also featured the mouflon on the engines.
The second livery was revised in November 2022, when 5B-DDQ, the airline's first Airbus A320-200, was also painted in the airline's new colors. However, 5B-DDQ's new livery had the engines painted in a light green color, in contrast with 5B-DDR's livery, on which the engines are white. The mouflon is still present on the engines.