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{{Short description|Defunct commuter airline of Thailand (2001–2014)}}
{{Infobox Airline
{{Infobox airline
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|airline = Nok Mini
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|IATA = 5E
| airline = SGA
|ICAO = SGN
| IATA = 5E
|callsign = SIAM
| ICAO = SGN
|parent = Siam General Aviation Co., Ltd.
| callsign = SIAM
| parent = Siam General Aviation Co., Ltd.
|destinations = 9
| destinations =
|fleet_size = 6
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|founded = 2002
| founded = {{start date|2001|02|06}}
| commenced = {{start date|2002|10|}}
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|headquarters = [[Bangkok]], [[Thailand]]
| ceased = {{end date|2014|03|30}}
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|hubs = [[Don Mueang International Airport]]
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| headquarters = [[Bangkok]], [[Thailand]]
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|key_people = [[Jain Charnnarong]] (president)
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| hubs = [[Don Mueang International Airport]]
|website = http://www.nokmini.com
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| key_people = Jain Charnnarong ([[President (corporate title)|President]])
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| website =
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'''Siam General Aviation Company Limited''' ({{langx|th|บริษัท สยาม เจนเนอรัล เอวิเอชั่น จำกัด}}) was an [[airline]] in [[Thailand]]. Previously operated as an arm for [[Nok Air]] under the brand '''Nok Mini''', the company ended their partnership in March 2014. SGA were in talks to be acquired by [[Thai AirAsia]] but this fell through and the airline is no longer operating.
'''Siam General Aviation Company Limited''' ({{lang-th|บริษัท สยาม เจนเนอรัล เอวิเอชั่น จำกัด}}), [[doing business as|d/b/a]] '''Nok Mini''', is a [[regional airline]] in [[Thailand]] with its corporate headquarters in [[Huai Khwang District]], [[Bangkok]].<ref>"[http://www.nokmini.com/website/pages/aboutus/contact-nokmini.php?ss_sw=en-US Contact Nok Mini]." Nok Mini. Retrieved on 27 February 2013. "Headquarter Office: Siam General Aviation Co., Ltd. 19/6 Royal City Avenue Block A Rama 9 Road Kwang Bangkapi Huay Kwang, Bangkok 10310 THAILAND" - [http://web.archive.org/web/20060903105029/http://www.sga.aero/th/contact.html Address in Thai]: "19/18-19 โครงการรอยัลซิตี้อเวนิว บล๊อคเอ ซอยศูนย์วิจัย ถนนพระราม 9 แขวงบางกะปิ เขตห้วยขวาง กรุงเทพมหานคร 10310."</ref> It offers regularly scheduled and chartered domestic passenger and freight services. It has its [[airline hub|hub]] at [[Don Mueang International Airport]]. It was formerly known as '''SGA Airlines''' ({{lang-th|สายการบินเอสจีเอ}}).


==History==
==History==
Nok Mini Airlines (ex-SGA Airlines) is owned by Siam General Aviation Co., Ltd., based in [[Bangkok]]. Its president is Jain Charnnarong. It started operations in October 2002. The company also is an authorized service center for [[Cessna]] aircraft in Thailand. In November 2004, it launched daily Bangkok-[[Hua Hin]] flights.
Siam General Aviation Co., Ltd., based in [[Bangkok]]. Its president is Jain Charnnarong. It started operations in October 2002. The company also is an authorised service center for [[Cessna]] aircraft in Thailand. In November 2004, it launched daily Bangkok-[[Hua Hin]] flights.


The company started accepting Internet bookings in 2005, and in 2006 it received an Airline Operation Certificate and commenced flight operation as a scheduled airline. In February 2007, it started services from a second hub at Chiang Mai International Airport (ex-primary hub), servicing routes to [[Pai, Thailand|Pai]] and [[Nan, Thailand|Nan]]. In addition to its own website, the company accepts bookings through [[Nok Air]]'s website, and operates routes for that airline, which is a low-cost subsidiary of [[Thai Airways International]].
The company started accepting Internet bookings in 2005, and in 2006 it received an Airline Operation Certificate and commenced flight operation as a scheduled airline. In February 2007, it started services from a second hub at Chiang Mai International Airport (ex-primary hub), servicing routes to [[Pai, Thailand|Pai]] and [[Nan, Thailand|Nan]].


In 2014, SGA terminated their partnership with Nok Air, effective March 30 of the same year. Its president Jain Charnnarong is stepping down citing health concerns, and talks for a [[Thai AirAsia]] acquisition failed. Some of the 7 routes previously served under Nok Mini brand are being picked up by [[Nok Air]], operating with their fleet of [[ATR 72-500]] and [[Boeing 737-800]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://m.bangkokpost.com/business/400917|title=Nok Air, SGA split, as TAA waits|author=Kositchotethana, Boonsong|newspaper=[[Bangkok Post]]|date=March 21, 2014|accessdate=June 16, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/25631-nok-air-to-end-nok-mini-cooperation-with-siam-general-aviation|title=Nok Air to end Nok Mini cooperation with Siam General Aviation|publisher=ch-aviation|date=February 11, 2014|accessdate=June 16, 2014}}</ref>
In 2010, the airline operated two 33-seated [[Saab 340]] aircraft leased by [[Regional Express Airlines]] in Australia painted in the colorful Nok Mini livery. These aircraft were delivered on January 5, 2010. Registrations are HS-GBA (blue aircraft) and HS-GBB (green aircraft). Both aircraft were transferred to Happy Air and had their titles removed but retained their colorful paint jobs. They were reregistered to HS-HPE and HPI in July 2010. But Nok Mini added two more 3rd generation Saab 340B's in 34 seat configuration early in 2011 in eye-catching purple (HS-GBC) and pink colour schemes (HS-GBD). In October 2011, 3rd gen Saab 340B in bright red/orange colour scheme but no eye lashes (HS-GBE) was delivered to Nok Mini's fleet and also in May 2012, Saab340B in same colour scheme of Nok Air B738 (HS-GBF) has been added to its fleet along with its twin, HS-GBG which is in the same colours as HS-GBF. This is a purple and white paint scheme. HS-GBC and GBD which previously had the standard wingspan have been fitted with Extended Wingtips.

In July 2011, Nok Mini Airlines moved its base to Bangkok : Don Mueang International airport.


== Destinations ==
== Destinations ==
During its existence, SGA flew to the following destinations:
[[Chiang Mai]]<br/>

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[[Mae Sot Airport]]<br/>
{{flagicon|Thailand}} '''[[Thailand]]'''
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[[Phrae Airport]]<br/>
* [[Bangkok]] — [[Don Mueang International Airport]] ('''Hub''')
[[Nan Airport]]<br/>
* [[Buri Ram]] — [[Buri Ram Airport]]
[[Phitsanulok]]<br/>
* [[Chiang Mai]] — [[Chiang Mai International Airport]]
[[Loei Airport]]<br/>
* [[Hua Hin]] — [[Hua Hin Airport]]
[[Udon Thani]]<br/>
[[Roi Et Airport]]<br/>
* [[Loei]] — [[Loei Airport]]
* [[Mae Hong Son]] — [[Mae Hong Son Airport]]
Besides, SGA Airlines also operate charter flights to [[Maisi Airport]] which is at Maisi island besides of [[Koh Kood]](Kood island). The route is operated by [[Cessna Grand Caravan]] : C208B.
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* [[Mae Sot]] — [[Mae Sot Airport]]
* [[Nan, Thailand|Nan]] — [[Nan Nakhon Airport]]
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* [[Phrae]] — [[Phrae Airport]]
* [[Ranong]] — [[Ranong Airport]]
* [[Roi Et]] — [[Roi Et Airport]]
* [[Udon Thani]] — [[Udon Thani International Airport]]

{{flagicon|Myanmar}} '''[[Myanmar]]'''
* [[Mawlamyine]] — [[Mawlamyine Airport]]
* [[Yangon]] — [[Yangon International Airport]]


==Fleet==
==Fleet==
All fleet were disposed or sold by June 2014
{| class="wikitable"
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! Aircraft type!! Number of aircraft!! Registration
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| Saab340B (SF34) || 5 || HS-GBC, HS-GBD, HS-GBE, HS-GBF, HS-GBG
|-
| Cessna Grand Caravan (C208B) || 1 || HS-SKR
|}
</center>

*[[Cessna 208B Grand Caravan]] C208B - HS-GAA (blue colour scheme) and HS-GAB (orange colour scheme) were leased out.
*[[Saab 340B]] - (HS-GBA and HS-GBB) were leased out. Both aircraft returned to Australia in November 2011 and were registered as VH-ZXS and VH-ZJS. Both are still in the NOK mini livery but the nose cones were painted white.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
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{{Portal|Thailand|Aviation|Companies}}
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*{{official website|http://www.nokmini.com}}
*[http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.sga.aero SGA Airlines]
*SGA fleet [http://www.thai-aviation.net/files/Airlines/SGA_Airlines.pdf]
*SGA fleet [http://www.thai-aviation.net/files/Airlines/SGA_Airlines.pdf]
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Latest revision as of 13:57, 24 October 2024

SGA
IATA ICAO Call sign
5E SGN SIAM
FoundedFebruary 6, 2001 (2001-02-06)
Commenced operationsOctober 2002 (2002-10)
Ceased operationsMarch 30, 2014 (2014-03-30)
HubsDon Mueang International Airport
Parent companySiam General Aviation Co., Ltd.
HeadquartersBangkok, Thailand
Key peopleJain Charnnarong (President)

Siam General Aviation Company Limited (Thai: บริษัท สยาม เจนเนอรัล เอวิเอชั่น จำกัด) was an airline in Thailand. Previously operated as an arm for Nok Air under the brand Nok Mini, the company ended their partnership in March 2014. SGA were in talks to be acquired by Thai AirAsia but this fell through and the airline is no longer operating.

History

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Siam General Aviation Co., Ltd., based in Bangkok. Its president is Jain Charnnarong. It started operations in October 2002. The company also is an authorised service center for Cessna aircraft in Thailand. In November 2004, it launched daily Bangkok-Hua Hin flights.

The company started accepting Internet bookings in 2005, and in 2006 it received an Airline Operation Certificate and commenced flight operation as a scheduled airline. In February 2007, it started services from a second hub at Chiang Mai International Airport (ex-primary hub), servicing routes to Pai and Nan.

In 2014, SGA terminated their partnership with Nok Air, effective March 30 of the same year. Its president Jain Charnnarong is stepping down citing health concerns, and talks for a Thai AirAsia acquisition failed. Some of the 7 routes previously served under Nok Mini brand are being picked up by Nok Air, operating with their fleet of ATR 72-500 and Boeing 737-800.[1][2]

Destinations

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During its existence, SGA flew to the following destinations:

Thailand Thailand

Myanmar Myanmar

Fleet

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All fleet were disposed or sold by June 2014

References

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  1. ^ Kositchotethana, Boonsong (March 21, 2014). "Nok Air, SGA split, as TAA waits". Bangkok Post. Retrieved June 16, 2014.
  2. ^ "Nok Air to end Nok Mini cooperation with Siam General Aviation". ch-aviation. February 11, 2014. Retrieved June 16, 2014.
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