Mavi Gök Airlines (MGA) has taken a significant step in line with its international growth targets by signing a long-term wet lease agreement with NEOS Air, an Italy-based airline. Operations, which successfully began on 7 November, will initially continue until the end of March 2026.
As part of the agreement, MGA’s Boeing 777-300ER wide-body aircraft, registered as TC-MGG, will operate flights based out of Milan Malpensa (MXP) and Rome Fiumicino (FCO). Initially, flights will be operated to popular long-haul tourist destinations such as Zanzibar, Kenya, and the Dominican Republic. Depending on demand and planning, new holiday destinations may be added to the routes throughout the winter season.
NEOS Air: Laying the Foundations for a Long-Term Partnership
Luca Campanati, Head of Network Planning and Distribution at NEOS Air, said: “The MGA team has a very dynamic structure and can react quickly. We are very pleased that our cooperation has started so efficiently. We believe that the wet lease operation, which will continue throughout the winter season, will lay the foundation for a long-term and strong partnership.”
MGA: A Testament to Our Operational Compatibility
MGA Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) Günay Günay shared the following regarding the partnership: “With this important wet lease agreement signed with NEOS Air, our teams will carry out successful operations in Italy, one of Europe’s busiest hubs. We aim for our cooperation with NEOS Air to turn into a long-term partnership, and we are proud to have taken this first step successfully.”
About MGA
Founded in March 2007 in Antalya, Türkiye, MGA has taken an active role in the aviation sector. Since its establishment, it has provided line maintenance services in various parts of the world, with 145 maintenance authorisations across 10 different countries.
MGA obtained its own AOC Operating Licence in July 2022 and performed its first official flight to Budapest on 19 July 2022. In addition to aircraft maintenance services, MGA operates Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 737 VIP, and Boeing 737-700 BBJ aircraft in its fleet.
Applying and enhancing safety and security requirements at all times and under all conditions, MGA became an IOSA Registered Airline under the IATA Operational Safety Audit Programme in May 2024, and an IATA Member Airline in September 2024.
