Air Bagan was a privately owned Myanmar airline that operated scheduled domestic passenger services across major cities and tourist destinations within the country. Founded in 2004, it was one of the first significant private carriers to emerge in Myanmar following limited liberalization of the aviation sector. The airline served key routes linking Yangon, Mandalay, Bagan, and other regional airports, playing an important role in opening up travel within a country whose infrastructure made air travel a practical necessity for many journeys. It operated a mixed fleet of turboprop and jet aircraft suited to Myanmar's shorter domestic routes. Air Bagan suspended operations in 2020, citing financial difficulties exacerbated by the challenging economic environment. The airline had previously faced safety scrutiny and operational disruptions over its years of service, reflecting broader challenges faced by Myanmar's domestic aviation industry.