Mann Yadanarpon Airlines (7Y, Yangon) has brought forward its planned launch date from March 5 to February 27 following the recent arrival of its first ATR72-600, XY-AJO (cn 1127), in Yangon. In addition, the carrier has added further routes to its initial network with flights to cover Yangon, Mandalay International, Heho, Keng Tung, Tachilek, and Myitkyina. In the third week of this month, the airline will expand into Putao, Homalin, Bhamo, Monywar, Kalemyo and Loikaw. Mann Yadanarpon also intends to offer its aircraft up for domestic and regional charter flights.