TransNusa explained

Airline:TransNusa
Fleet Size:6
Destinations:11
Iata:8B
Icao:TNU
Callsign:TRANSNUSA
Headquarters:Jakarta, Indonesia (head office)
Hubs:Soekarno–Hatta International Airport

TransNusa is an airline headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia.[1] It was launched in August 2005, serving various destinations from Kupang, Timor, using aircraft chartered from Pelita Air and Trigana Air Service. In August 2011, TransNusa received its own air operator's certificate (AOC) and scheduled commercial airline permit, operating as a regional carrier. The airline relaunched in 2022 after briefly ceasing operations in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic.[2] Due to a change in strategy, the airline has since been aligning itself closer a full-service carrier.[3]

History

Launch and early years (2005-2011)

TransNusa undertook its first commercial flight on August 4, 2005 in co-operation with Trigana Air Service. Initial services were established to Waingapu, Tambolaka and Lewoleba followed by routes to Alor, Ende, Maumere, Ruteng serviced by a Trigana Air ATR 42-300.[4] Subsequently, TransNusa agreed to further co-operative partnerships in Nusa Tenggara with Riau Airlines using Fokker 50s with a second Trigana supplied ATR 42 introduced in April 2006. In June, a Boeing 737-200 was supplied on contract from Trigana to service the routes, Kupang to Denpasar to Surabaya and Kupang to Makassar. In late 2006, the 737 service was replaced by a Pelita Air Fokker F28-4000.[5]

In March 2007, arrangements with Mandala Airlines commenced with TransNusa acting both as a ticketing agent for Mandala at their office in Kupang and operating as a feeder service to the then-new Mandala Airbus A320 service operating from Kupang airport. This connected TransNusa's East Nusa Tenggara services into the Mandala Indonesian network through Jakarta and Surabaya. TransNusa commenced by block buying seats on the A320 services. In August 2007, TransNusa entered into a route subsidy agreement with the West Nusa Tenggara provincial government to provide services for the Mataram to Sumbawa and Mataram to Bima routes. The subsidised services were provided 3 times a week. In October 2007, TransNusa established the first implementation of airline e-ticketing in East Nusa Tenggara.[6] By March 2008, TransNusa was operating 4 Fokker 50 turboprop aircraft in fleet co-operation arrangements with Riau Airlines. On 10 September 2008, Mandala Airlines announced arrangements with TransNusa to supply further feeder services from Jakarta via Surabaya providing services to passengers through the Kupang hub, connecting to and from destinations including Ende, Sika, Bajawa, Lombok, Waingapu, Tambolaka, Labuan Bajo and Alor.[7]

In December 2009, charter airline Aviastar took delivery of a second new BAe 146-200 from BAE Systems to be operated on behalf of TransNusa in a 98-seat all-economy layout. It was announced that the new aircraft was to be based at Denpasar Airport in Bali to operate to destinations in East Nusa Tenggara.[8] [9] This aircraft complemented an ATR 42-300 aircraft acquired in a similar collaboration with Indonesia Air Transport (IAT) for operations in East Nusa Tenggara originating from Kupang and serving the Maumere, Alor and Lewoleba routes. The ATR-42-300 aircraft also served airports in the region that have a relatively short runway, such as Larantuka, Rote, and Sabu. The co-operation with IAT grew the airline's ATR 42-300 fleet to four aircraft by the end of the year[10] [11] In 2010, TransNusa offered connections into the Sriwijaya Air network to link directly with flights from Kupang to Surabaya and Jakarta.[12] [13]

Independent operation and suspension of operations (2011-2020)

In 2011, TransNusa expanded into operating commercially scheduled flights through the procurement of its own aircraft and the obtaining of the 121 Regular Aviation Operation License issued by the Indonesian Civil Aviation Authority.

In 2017, TransNusa expanded its fleet when it introduced two brand new ATR 72-600s, followed by a further ATR 72-600 and ATR 42–500 the following year. By June 2019, TransNusa had in its fleet, seven ATR aircraft in its commercial fleet with a further three on order, complemented by a single BAe 146.

Impacted by the effects on the industry by the COVID-19 pandemic, the airline suspended operations in September 2020, which led to its fleet being transferred back to lessors.[14]

Relaunch (2021-present)

In November 2021, TransNusa announced through Instagram that the airline intends to return operating, although as a low-cost carrier in place of its former regional model.[15] The airline reapplied for an Air Operator's certificate and conducted proving flights in February 2022.[16] [17]

In early 2022, the airline, now backed and part-owned by the China Aircraft Leasing Group (CALC) (indirect subsidiary of China Everbright Group),[18] announced that it will be operating a mixed fleet of Airbus A320neos and Comac ARJ21s, making TransNusa the first foreign operator of the latter aircraft.[19]

On 6 October 2022, TransNusa officially relaunched with a flight between Jakarta and Denpasar.[20] In February 2024, the airline announced a strategy change to reposition the airline into a "premium service carrier", claiming that it has implemented plans to differentiate the airline apart from other low-cost carriers.

Destinations

The airline has disclosed that it will focus on flying between larger airports rather than revive its former inter-island network.[21]

As of April 2024, TransNusa flies between 11 destinations.

CountryCityAirportNotesRefs
East TimorDiliPresidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport[22]
ChinaGuangzhouGuangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IndonesiaAmbonPattimura Airport
AlorAlor Island Airport[23]
AtambuaHaliwen Airport[24]
BajawaTurelelo Soa Airport[25]
BalikpapanSultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport[26]
Bandar LampungRadin Inten II Airport[27]
BandungHusein Sastranegara Airport[28]
BanjarmasinSyamsudin Noor International Airport[29]
Bau BauBetoambari Airport[30]
BerauKalimarau Airport[31]
BimaSultan Muhammad Salahudin Airport[32]
DenpasarNgurah Rai International Airport
EndeH. Hasan Aroeboesman Airport[33]
JakartaSoekarno–Hatta International Airport
KendariHaluoleo Airport[34]
KupangEl Tari Airport[35]
KolakaSangia Nibandera Airport[36]
KotabaruGusti Syamsir Alam Airport[37]
Labuan BajoKomodo Airport[38]
LarantukaGewayantana Airport[39]
LewolebaWonopito Airport[40]
LombokLombok International Airport[41]
LuwukSyukuran Aminuddin Amir Airport[42]
MakassarSultan Hasanuddin International Airport[43]
MamujuTampa Padang Airport[44]
ManadoSam Ratulangi International Airport
MaumereFrans Seda Airport[45]
MorowaliMaleo Airport[46]
PalangkarayaTjilik Riwut Airport[47]
PalopoPalopo Lagaligo Airport[48]
PaluMutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport[49]
RutengFrans Sales Lega Airport[50]
SelayarH. Aroeppala Airport[51]
SemarangAhmad Yani International Airport[52]
SorongDomine Eduard Osok Airport
Sumbawa BesarSultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport[53]
TambolakaTambolaka Airport[54]
Tana TorajaPongtiku Airport[55]
TarakanJuwata Airport[56]
TimikaMozes Kilangin Airport
Toli ToliSultan Bantilan Airport[57]
WaingapuMau Hau Airport[58]
YogyakartaAdisutjipto Airport[59]
Yogyakarta International Airport
MalaysiaJohor BahruSenai International Airport
Kuala LumpurKuala Lumpur International Airport
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport[60]
SingaporeSingaporeChangi Airport

Services

TransNusa offers options to buy on board during the flight, offering food, drinks, merchandise and duty free for purchase on the aircraft. However, no free items are offered on-board as the airline is a low-cost carrier. Pre-purchase of meals is available at a lower price than on board, and with additional options

Fleet

Current fleet

, TransNusa fleet consists of the following aircraft.

TransNusa Fleet
AircraftIn FleetOrdersPassengersNotes
Airbus A320-2004[61] 0174
Comac ARJ21-70032795First international operator of Comac ARJ21
Total727

Historical fleet

Incidents and accidents

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2022-10-06 . Asyik! Maskapai Bertarif Murah TransNusa Mulai Terbang, Tiketnya Rp 500 Ribuan . 2022-11-16 . investor.id . id.
  2. Web site: Indonesia's TransNusa to now return in 4Q22 . 2022-11-16 . ch-aviation . en.
  3. Web site: Indonesia's TransNusa to morph into full-service carrier . 2024-04-12 . ch-aviation . en.
  4. http://www.transnusa.co.id/aboutus/perkembangan-bisnis-usaha-1548130788.html Indonesian language-TranNusa website, Business Development News August 2005, accessed 1 October 2010
  5. http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2008/11/12/juvenille-jodjana-developing-nusa-tenggara-airline-business.html Jakarta Post-Juvenille Jodjana: Developing Nusa Tenggara via airline business, Lily Glorida Nababan, 11 December 2008, accessed 1 October 2010
  6. http://www.transnusa.co.id/aboutus/perkembangan-bisnis-usaha-1548130788.html Indonesian language-TranNusa website, Business Development News August 2007 to November 2007, accessed 1 October 2010
  7. http://www.mandalaair.com/docs/press/a8546810-bff5-44a3-998c-00191da114b5.pdf Mandala Press release=Fly the biggest airlines in 'East Nusa Tenggara' (NTT) Mandala signs an agreement with TransNusa including route connection list and aircraft operators, 10 September 2008, accessed 1 October 2010
  8. http://www.baesystems.com/Newsroom/NewsReleases/autoGen_109102713541.html BAE Systems Press Release, 1 December 2009, Further BAE Systems Bae 146 success in Indonesia, accessed 1 October 2010
  9. http://www.baesystems.com/Newsroom/NewsReleases/autoGen_110319163858.html BAE Systems Press Release, 9 April 2010, Indonesian Market Proves Attractive For BAE Systems Regional Jets, accessed 1 October 2010
  10. http://www.transnusa.co.id/aboutus/perkembangan-bisnis-usaha-1548130788.html TransNusa-News November 2009, accessed 1 October 2010
  11. http://www.transnusa.co.id/news/transnusa-datangkan-pesawat-atr-42-1616716273.html TransNusa-News 29 May 2009, TransNusa Datangkan Pesawat ATR-42, accessed 1 October 2010
  12. http://www.transnusa.co.id/aboutus/perkembangan-bisnis-usaha-1548130788.html TransNusa-Business development, June 2010, accessed 1 October 2010
  13. http://www.transnusa.co.id/aboutus/transnusa-air-services-1925538498.html TransNusa Air Services-About us
  14. https://ekonomi.bisnis.com/read/20200906/98/1287896/berhenti-beroperasi-sementara-dirut-transnusa-beberkan-alasan-sebenarnya Berhenti Beroperasi Sementara, Dirut TransNusa Beberkan Alasan Sebenarnya!, accessed 2 December 2021
  15. https://www.instagram.com/p/CWcT72avueN/ TransNusa Official Instagram, accessed 2 December 2021
  16. https://ekonomi.bisnis.com/read/20210929/98/1448496/transnusa-baru-bisa-terbang-lagi-tahun-depan TransNusa Baru Bisa terbang Lagi Tahun Depan, accessed 2 December 2021
  17. Web site: Indonesia's TransNusa eyes early 3Q22 restart . 2022-08-07 . ch-aviation . en.
  18. Web site: 2022 . Annual Report 2022 . 2 February 2024 . China Everbright Group.
  19. Web site: Maskapai TransNusa Akan Terbang Lagi, Gunakan 30 Pesawat ARJ21 Buatan China . 2022-08-07 . kumparan . id-ID.
  20. Web site: Widyastuti . Rr Ariyani Yakti . 2022-09-19 . 6 Oktober 2022 TransNusa Akan Terbang Kembali dengan Airbus, ke Mana Saja? . 2022-11-16 . Tempo . en.
  21. Web site: Jagaddhita . M. . TransNusa Akan Kembali Mengudara di NTT, Kini Sedang Lakukan Uji Operasional - Indo Bali News - Halaman 2 . 2022-08-07 . indobalinews.pikiran-rakyat.com . id.
  22. Web site: TransNusa tambah penerbangan rute internasional Kupang-Dili . 11 October 2019 .
  23. Web site: TransNusa Kembali Terbang dari Kupang per 22 Juni 2020 - Blog Darmawisata Indonesia . 16 June 2020 .
  24. Web site: TransNusa buka rute baru ke Atambua dan Waingapu mulai Desember 2019 . 18 November 2019 .
  25. Web site: TransNusa Kembali Terbang dari Kupang per 22 Juni 2020 - Blog Darmawisata Indonesia . 16 June 2020 .
  26. Web site: Kotabaru, Trans Nusa to open Balikpapan, Surabaya flights .
  27. Web site: Maskapai TransNusa buka rute baru Bandung-Lampung . 15 January 2020 .
  28. Web site: TransNusa Luncurkan 3 Rute Domestik Terbaru, Ada Bandar Lampung, Semarang, dan Yogyakarta .
  29. Web site: TransNusa Buka Penerbangan Baru di Kalimantan, Ini Rutenya . 18 March 2019 .
  30. Web site: Maskapai TransNusa Buka Rute Penerbangan Baru Baubau-Makassar . 18 September 2019 .
  31. Web site: TransNusa Hentikan Penerbangan ke Bandara Kalimarau Berau, Jumlah Penumpang Dipastikan Menurun .
  32. Web site: TransNusa buka rute penerbangan ke Lombok . 2 October 2011 .
  33. Web site: TransNusa Ekspansi Rute Penerbangan ke Sulawesi dan Kalimantan . 26 April 2019 .
  34. Web site: TransNusa Membuka Rute Penerbangan Baru di Sulawesi dan Kalimantan Mulai 1 April 2019 . 18 March 2019 .
  35. Web site: TransNusa Kembali Terbang dari Kupang per 22 Juni 2020 - Blog Darmawisata Indonesia . 16 June 2020 .
  36. Web site: 1 Juni, TransNusa Leanding di Bandara Saniban Kolaka . 30 May 2018 .
  37. Web site: Maskapai Trans Nusa Rute Kotabaru Balikpapan Akan Beroperasi di Kabupaten Kotabaru . 11 March 2020 .
  38. Web site: 1 April, TransNusa buka penerbangan Makasar-Labuan Bajo . 31 March 2019 .
  39. Web site: TransNusa Kembali Terbang dari Kupang per 22 Juni 2020 - Blog Darmawisata Indonesia . 16 June 2020 .
  40. Web site: Mulai 2 Agustus, TransNusa Kembali Terbangi Kupang – Lewoleba . 24 July 2020 .
  41. Web site: TransNusa buka rute penerbangan ke Lombok . 2 October 2011 .
  42. Web site: Rute Baru Transnusa, Makassar – Luwuk efektif mulai 31 Juli 2019 . 30 July 2019 .
  43. Web site: Bandara Sumarorong buka penerbangan Mamuju-Makassar .
  44. Web site: Maskapai TransNusa Buka Rute Baru di Kalimantan dan Sulawesi .
  45. Web site: Mulai Desember, TransNusa Air terbangi Kupang-Makassar . 27 November 2011 .
  46. Web site: Maskapai TransNusa Buka Rute Baru di Kalimantan dan Sulawesi .
  47. Web site: Maskapai Trans Nusa Siap Buka Rute Penerbangan Baru di Kalimantan . 24 October 2018 .
  48. Web site: Maskapai TransNusa Buka Rute Baru di Kalimantan dan Sulawesi .
  49. Web site: Maskapai Trans Nusa Tutup Penerbangan Rute Palu dan Makassar .
  50. Web site: TransNusa Kembali Terbang dari Kupang per 22 Juni 2020 - Blog Darmawisata Indonesia . 16 June 2020 .
  51. Web site: Terbang Perdana, Maskapai Transnusa Resmi Layani Penerbangan Makassar-Selayar .
  52. Web site: TransNusa Luncurkan 3 Rute Domestik Terbaru, Ada Bandar Lampung, Semarang, dan Yogyakarta .
  53. Web site: TransNusa buka rute penerbangan ke Lombok . 2 October 2011 .
  54. Web site: TransNusa Kembali Terbang dari Kupang per 22 Juni 2020 - Blog Darmawisata Indonesia . 16 June 2020 .
  55. Web site: Penerbangan Transnusa Makassar-Toraja Penuh hingga Akhir 2016 . 20 December 2016 .
  56. Web site: Transnusa layani rute penerbangan Balikpapan-Tarakan . 5 July 2019 .
  57. Web site: Maskapai Trans Nusa Tutup Penerbangan Rute Palu dan Makassar .
  58. Web site: TransNusa Kembali Terbang dari Kupang per 22 Juni 2020 - Blog Darmawisata Indonesia . 16 June 2020 .
  59. Web site: TransNusa Luncurkan 3 Rute Domestik Terbaru, Ada Bandar Lampung, Semarang, dan Yogyakarta .
  60. News: Indonesia's TransNusa to fly out of Subang Airport in Aug. nst.com.my. 2024-06-12.
  61. Web site: id. Profil Transnusa, Maskapai RI Pemborong 30 Pesawat Made in China. 2023-10-19. CNN Indonesia. 2022-12-23.

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