Start-Ups News
Start-Ups German Azur Air receives third aircraft
The German start-up carrier Azur Air has added its third Boeing 767-300ER to its existing German AOC. The aircraft is configured with 334 seats in a single-class configuration.
Start-Ups Samoa Airways commences operations
Samoa Airways has commenced operations on Monday, 14 November 2017. The inaugural flight departed from Apia Faleolo to Auckland International Airport.
Start-Ups VLM Airlines receives Belgian AOC
Antwerp based VLM Airlines has received its Air Operator´s Certificate (AOC), the airline confirms. This allows VLM to commence Airbus A320 and Fokker 50 operations.
Start-Ups Investment Firm plans relaunch of World Airways
777 Partners, a US based investment firm, announced today that it has acquired the intellectual property of World Airways, Inc., the US airline known for its worldwide operational capabilities, and is planning to re-launch World Airways (“World”) as a low cost, long haul airline.
Start-Ups Newly founded California Pacific Airlines to commence service in April 2018
The 2011 founded California-based start-up California Pacific Airlines plans to commence operations by April 1, 2018, the regional newspaper Oside News stated.
Start-Ups Cobalt Air launches new routes
Start-Up airline Cobalt Air has announced a new twice-weekly service between Larnaca and Germany’s largest airport Frankfurt/Main. The new route will be served every Wednesday and Friday and commenced on November 1, 2017.
Start-Ups VLM Airlines plans to connect London with Antwerp
The Slovenian start-up VLM Airlines has announced plans to connect the Belgium city Antwerp with London City Airport from October 30, 2017. The carrier plans to connect the two cities with three or four flights on weekdays and two flights on Sundays.
Start-Ups Air Frances announces details for Joon Airlines
Air France has launched its new low cost carrier Joon, which aims at attracting younger travelers. The new airline will be based at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and start operations in December
Start-Ups German airline start-up Sundair receives AOC and commences own operations
The German airline start-up Sundair has started own operations after receiving its AOC by the German German Federal Aviation Authority (Luftfahrtbundesamt).
Start-Ups Canadian WestJet brands new ultra-low-cost airline Swoop Airlines
WestJet has announced the name and logo for its ultra-low-cost airline (ULCC) in Canada. Named Swoop, the ULCC will begin selling flights in early 2018.
Start-Ups The Lilium Jet
Lilium Aviation, a Munich based start-up, announced it has raised a $90 million in a new round of financing.
Start-Ups Interview Marcus Loffhagen, Flyt.Club
A German Start Up had the idea of a flight sharing agency. The young team founded the Company Flyt.Club in Leipzig. AVIPEO had the chance to chat with Marcus Loffhagen, one of the founders of Flyt.Club.
Start-Ups Interview Dr. Achim Leder, jetlite
Dr. Achim Leder is the founder of the start-up jetlite. The company with office in Hamburg has developed an innovative concept that can help to reduce jetlag on long-haul flights by the best impact of lighting and nutrition over the whole passenger-journey. AVIPEO took the opportunity to chat with Dr. Leder.
Start-Ups Interview flyiin
flyiin, a start-up from Berlin, wants to reface the common booking process for flights. What is the difference between flyiin and all existing travel search engines?
