Start-Ups News
Start-Ups Manta Air to take delivery of two ATR 72s
A new airline in the Republic of Maldives, Manta Air, is set to take delivery of two ATR72-600 regional aircraft.
Start-Ups Air Belgium suspends service to Hong Kong
The Belgium start-up carrier Air Belgium has announced to suspend its scheduled flights to Hong-Kong.
Start-Ups Nigerian Government stops flag carrier project
After a cabinet meeting, Nigeria has decided to suspend its flag carrier project Nigeria Air.
Start-Ups New Switzerland-based carrier looking for investors
A new Swiss airline start up seeks a funding to launch low-cost long-haul operations from a Swiss airport.
Start-Ups VLM Airlines enters liquidation
VLM Airlines has announced that it has ceased operations due to financial difficulties.
Start-Ups California Pacific Airlines announces schedule and fares
Start-Up airline California Pacific Airlines has announced its inaugural schedule and fares.
Start-Ups Simply Aviation starts crowdfunding campaign
The Austrian start-up Simply Aviation has launched a crowdfunding campaign for its new trip review company Simply Tripreports.
Start-Ups VLM cuts route network
VLM temporarily reduces its routes and plans more private, charter and ACMI flights.
Start-Ups Uganda Airlines set to resume operations
Uganda Airlines ordered new aircraft from Airbus and Bombardier at the Farnborough International Airshow 2018. The carrier hopes to start commercial passenger flights in the coming years.
Start-Ups Starlux Airlines orders 17 Airbus A350 XWB
Airbus and Starlux Airlines have announced, that both parties have agreed on a Memorandum of Understanding for 17 Airbus A350 XWB aircraft.
Start-Ups China Southern announces new carrier Xiongan Airlines for Beijing ops
China Southern Airlines has announced the establishment of wholly-owned subsidiary airline Xiongan Airlines.
Start-Ups LEVEL commences Austria flights
A new low-cost carrier from the International Airlines Group (IAG) has commenced operations. LEVEL will base four Airbus A321 at Vienna airport.
Start-Ups Bamboo Airways commits to buy 20 787-9s
Bamboo Airways has announced a commitment to buy 20 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. This new order for long-haul aircraft follows an agreement with Airbus to acquire 24 Airbus A321Neo.
Start-Ups Cambodia Airways announces commencement of operations
A new Cambodian airline has announced to commence operations soon.
Start-Ups Swoop receives an Air Operator´s Certificate
Start-Up ultra-low-cost-carrier Swoop has announced, that it has received its Air Operator´s Certificate (AOC), which allows the airline to start operations this Summer.
Start-Ups Canada Jetlines prepares for takeoff
The Canadian airline start-up has announced to commence operations in the first half of 2019 with two leased Airbus A320 aircraft.
Start-Ups German start-up Sundair acquires additional aircraft
The German start-up carrier Sundair has acquired two additional Airbus A320 aircraft.
Start-Ups Air Albania plans to commence operations this summer
According to a report in a local newspaper, the new airline is negotiating a joint venture with a major European airline and plans to launch first flights this summer.
Start-Ups Dominican Wings rebrands as flycana, enters ULCC model
Dominican Wings has confirmed, that it will change its name to flycana. Furthermore, a different business model will be pursued.
Start-Ups Swoop eyes international operations
In the second half of 2018, Swoop is planning to launch international operations. The Ultra-Low-Cost carrier eyes to commence domestic operations in June 2018.
