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Hunnu Air expands with Embraer E2 jets and orders Mongolia’s first King Air 360 turboprop

Mongolia’s Hunnu Air is continuing a rare “mix-and-match” fleet build: it has added Embraer E2 regional jets, while ordering the country’s first Beechcraft King Air 360 turboprop. The carrier’s broader aircraft diversification strategy signals intent to broaden mission profiles alongside its planned long-haul push.

Discovered 2026-05-18T14:39:15.716035-07:00 | 2026-05-18T14:39:15.716035-07:00

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Hunnu Air’s order for Mongolia’s first King Air 360 adds a turbine utility turboprop capability to its Embraer E2 fleet, giving the carrier a new aircraft “layer” beyond a regional-jets-only strategy.
The move reinforces the airline’s stated long-haul/Europe ambitions discussed in Hunnu Air considers leasing A321LRs and A330-200s to launch Europe expansion plans, highlighting how aircraft selection is evolving to support different route and demand profiles.
For OEMs and lessors, it’s a concrete data point that demand in Mongolia is pulling in both regional and smaller turboprop segments—potentially affecting future aftermarket, training, and support requirements across disparate airframe types.

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