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Greater Bay Airlines Plans Service to CNMI and Guam

Greater Bay Airlines Plans Service to CNMI and Guam
Expansion into the US Market
Greater Bay Airlines is preparing to enter the US aviation market with plans to launch scheduled flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Saipan, the capital of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), followed by services to Guam International Airport. The Hong Kong-based carrier has applied for a US Foreign Air Carrier Permit (FACP) as part of this expansion. The airline intends to commence the Saipan route in the Winter 2025/26 season, operating twice weekly using its Boeing 737-800 aircraft. This development will mark Greater Bay Airlines’ formal entry into US territory air services.
Flights to Guam are projected to begin in 2026, contingent upon the delivery of the airline’s delayed Boeing 737-9 aircraft. Greater Bay Airlines currently has fifteen Boeing 737-9s on firm order, but delivery schedules remain uncertain. Initial expectations for the first two 737-9s were set for April and May 2025; however, these dates have passed without updates. The delay is partly due to Boeing’s suspension of deliveries to China amid ongoing geopolitical tensions between the United States and China. Although a resumption of deliveries is anticipated, no definitive timeline has been announced. In addition to the 737-9s, Greater Bay Airlines holds a non-binding commitment for five Boeing 787 aircraft and presently operates a fleet of nine Boeing 737-800s.
Regulatory and Competitive Challenges
As Greater Bay Airlines seeks to establish routes to the CNMI and Guam, it faces a complex regulatory environment. Aviation authorities in these US territories are expected to apply rigorous scrutiny to new route applications, requiring the airline to navigate detailed compliance and operational standards. Furthermore, the carrier will enter markets currently served by established US airlines such as United Airlines and Delta Air Lines. These incumbents may respond to Greater Bay’s entry with competitive pricing strategies, enhanced service offerings, or strategic alliances aimed at protecting their market share. Such competitive dynamics could intensify fare competition and operational challenges, compelling Greater Bay Airlines to maintain high levels of efficiency and reliability amid the logistical complexities of launching new international services.
Ownership and Industry Outlook
In its FACP application, Greater Bay Airlines disclosed that it is wholly owned by East Pacific (Holdings) Limited, a Hong Kong-based company. East Pacific is co-owned by three Hong Kong nationals: Wong Cho Bau, who holds an 80% stake, Lai Wan Kwan with 15%, and Li Albert Chee Man with 5%. Wong Cho Bau also owns Donghai Airlines and Donghai Jet, both operating on the Chinese mainland, while Lai and Li have business interests in Shenzhen’s real estate sector.
As the airline awaits regulatory approval and the delivery of new aircraft, industry observers will closely monitor how Greater Bay Airlines manages the regulatory and competitive challenges ahead. The response of established carriers to this potential market entrant will also be a key factor shaping the future dynamics of air travel in the region.

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