Macedonia’s government is looking at creating a new national airline for the Balkan state, an operator to succeed defunct flag-carrier MAT.
The Macedonian transport ministry is seeking, through a public tender, assistance on a feasibility study for the project.
It states that the tender covers preparation of a study “on the possibility for setting up, or establishment of a national air carrier”.
Half the value of the contract will be linked to an initial phase comprising a detailed analysis of the air transport market – examining demand, route options, and competition from other airlines – as well as the financial sustainability of a new airline.
“The analysis shall indicate the existence of an actual economic and financial justification for establishment or setting up of a national air carrier in the Republic of Macedonia,” the tender states.
It adds that the balance of the contract will cover analysis of the fleet structure, wet-lease of aircraft and options for the business model, including partnerships and alliances.
Macedonia’s transport ministry has set a deadline of 29 December for interested parties to participate.
Source: Cirium Dashboard
