The first private carrier to fly in the Lao People's Democratic Republic (LPDR), Phongsavanh Airlines, has rebranded and will relaunch as Lao Central Airlines (LCA) after a two-year suspension of services. The airline will operate a Sukhoi Superjet 100-95 (SSJ100-95) to Luang Prabang (Laos) and Don Mueang (Thailand). The re-launch will be timed to take advantage of the new Asian Open Skies agreement due to be ratified later this year, LCA chairman Od Phongsavanh said. He said the airline has committed to take three more SSJ100-95s, and is also looking to take four Boeing 777-200s and eight 737 MAXs, which will be used for long-haul international routes—potentially including to Vladivostok and Moscow.
Rebrand for Phongsavanh Airlines
