Start-Up News
Freight Volga-Dnepr reveals details about new German cargo carrier
The Russian cargo specialist Volga-Dnepr Airlines is planning to establish a new German cargo airline.
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 Cambodia Airways announces commencement of operations
A new Cambodian airline has announced to commence operations soon.
Start-Ups German start-up Sundair acquires additional aircraft
The German start-up carrier Sundair has acquired two additional Airbus A320 aircraft.
Start-Ups Canada´s Jetlines announces operational update
Canada Jetlines has provided a new corporate update. The carrier plans to lease Airbus aircraft, instead of Boeing 737 aircraft.
Start-Ups Canada’s Jetlines postpones its operational launch
The start-up carrier is forced to delay its first flight due to unavailable aircraft.
Start-Ups Aer Southeast receives AOC
Irish regional airline Aer Southeast has received an Air Operators Certificate (AOC) and will start operations this year.
Start-Ups US start-up FlyCapri seeks investors
Text: The US start-up FlyCapri has announced a funding campaign to commence operations in 2019.
Start-Ups Start-Up airline Canada Jetlines announces base in Halifax
Canada Jetlines has announced Halifax Stanfield Internationals Airport as operational base. The ultra-low-cost carrier targets to commence flights in Summer 2018.
Start-Ups Flybondi receives first Boeing 737
Argentinia’s start-up airline Flybondi has received its first aircraft. The Boeing 737-800, registered LV-HKS, was introduced during an event in Córdoba, Argentina.
Start-Ups FlyValan receives first ATR 72-500
The Romanian start-up FlyValan has received its first ATR 72-500. The start of commercial operations from its home base at Genoa, Italy, is planned for December 11, 2017.
Start-Ups Powdair facing financial problems
Start-up airline Powdair has announced it is facing financial problems as the most important investor gave up for personal reasons. The carrier states that the management could be forced to postpone the start of operations if no new investor is found in the next days. If the virtual airline does not find an investor for at least 1 million pounds until the end of this week it will not commence operations.
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 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 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.