sn26567 wrote: ↑11 Aug 2020, 21:05Global Crossing Airlines (US) is on track to launch revenue operations in late 2020. It has secured strategic alliances with scheduled and charter airlines, tour operators, as well as a drawdown facility for up to US$75 million with a private alternative investment group. Spirit Airlines will provide maintenance.
Global Crossing Airlines signs LOI for its first A321-200, under an operating lease with Magnetic Leasing (Estonia). Delivery in December 2020.
Gulivair (Bulgaria) plans to launch operations soon with A330-200, including MSN 811 recently received, and A320.
TLspotting wrote: ↑20 Aug 2020, 18:13
HiSky postpones its launch.
Chisinau - Dublin 16 September 2020
Chisinau - Paris Beauvais 16 September 2020
Chisinau - London Stansted 18 September 2020
Lisbon and Bologna dropped.
Another delay...
Dublin 3 October
Paris & London 2 October
TLspotting wrote: ↑20 Aug 2020, 18:13
HiSky postpones its launch.
Chisinau - Dublin 16 September 2020
Chisinau - Paris Beauvais 16 September 2020
Chisinau - London Stansted 18 September 2020
Lisbon and Bologna dropped.
Another delay...
Dublin 3 October
Paris & London 2 October
Will the airline ever start? HiSky announces planned service in October 2020 is no longer available for reservation, affecting the routes from Chisinau to Dublin, London Stansted, and Paris Beauvais.
TLspotting wrote: ↑20 Aug 2020, 18:13
HiSky postpones its launch.
Chisinau - Dublin 16 September 2020
Chisinau - Paris Beauvais 16 September 2020
Chisinau - London Stansted 18 September 2020
Lisbon and Bologna dropped.
Another delay...
Dublin 3 October
Paris & London 2 October
Will the airline ever start? HiSky announces planned service in October 2020 is no longer available for reservation, affecting the routes from Chisinau to Dublin, London Stansted, and Paris Beauvais.
Read that on Routesonline too. I have asked them for more info.
TLspotting wrote: ↑02 Sep 2020, 23:45
Another delay...
Dublin 3 October
Paris & London 2 October
Will the airline ever start? HiSky announces planned service in October 2020 is no longer available for reservation, affecting the routes from Chisinau to Dublin, London Stansted, and Paris Beauvais.
Read that on Routesonline too. I have asked them for more info.
They said : "The winter schedule will be published in the end of the next week (this week actually). We are waiting for the slots confirmation for all HiSky destinations."
Nella plans to launch operations in Brazil with initially two ATR42-300s and reach 10 aircraft in 24 months and 40 aircraft in five years. Flights to launch in 1H 2021. The carrier may opt to swap out the two -300s for more modern ATRs.
sn26567 wrote: ↑13 Jul 2020, 18:48Breeze Airways plans to begin operating charters on 15 October 2020, and scheduled flights by May 2021 utilising E190s before A220-300s join in August 2021 for coast-to-coast flights. The initial network will code 15 cities on the East Coast and in the Midwest, South and Texas. The deal with Azul for 28 E195s was axed in favour of 15 E190s from Nordic Aviation Capital. Breeze also confirms it acquired the operating certificate of Compass Airlines.
Breeze Airways now intends to begin operations with scheduled routes from two US airports in March 2021. The carrier will no longer begin with charter services and A220s have been delayed to at least August 2021. Breeze also raised US$83 million from equity investors through a Series A financing.
Dublin Aerospace is opening its first British base after taking over the servicing operations at Exeter Airport, previously operated by grounded airline Flybe (UK).
Gullivair (Bulgaria) applies for a Foreign Air Carrier Permit to transport persons, property, and mail between the US and the EU, specifically Sophia and New York JFK.
Algeria’s government plans to set up a company for domestic air transport to ease pressure on state carrier Air Algerie which will focus on international flights.
Norway to welcome a new airline by Erik Braathen, who looks to launch operations by summer 2021 pending financing. The airline will focus on the domestic market and to European destinations, initially with five aircraft, with B737-800 or A320. The team includes Brede Huser and Thomas Ramdahl.
sn26567 wrote: ↑21 Aug 2020, 22:36Itapemirim, which operates buses and trains in Brazil, has secured ten A320s from lessors ahead of its launch of domestic operations in March 2021. The planned airline expects to reach 50 aircraft in 2022
Itapemirim announces a process for the hiring of 600 employees for a new airline company, which plans to operate with 10 aircraft at 16 national airports as of 2021.
sn26567 wrote: ↑06 Oct 2020, 21:01Norway to welcome a new airline by Erik Braathen, who looks to launch operations by summer 2021 pending financing. The airline will focus on the domestic market and to European destinations, initially with five aircraft, with B737-800 or A320. The team includes Brede Huser and Thomas Ramdahl.
Erik Braathen is asking the Norwegian government for US$1.5 billion in state start-up aid in the form of hybrid capital and government loan guarantees to start up his new airline.
sn26567 wrote: ↑16 Oct 2020, 21:56
Air Atlanta Icelandic is launching a new airline in 2021, called Air Atlanta Europe (Malta), to increase its competitiveness in the ACMI market.
Malta seems to be the new heaven for airlines: HiFly and Ryanair also opened subsidiaries there.
Fly Armenia is ready to commence operations as early as December 2020, with B737 aircraft out of Yerevan to multiple destinations.
ZIPAIR Tokyo commenced passenger operations on 16 October 2020, operating Tokyo Narita – Seoul Incheon route with B787-8 (and only two passengers on the first flight!).
Air Georgia plans to start operations in 2021 with two A320s, flying to Europe and Central Asia. The carrier is still awaiting a flight permit.
EGO Airways intends to start operations in December 2020 with one E190 and is currently awaiting only the issuance of its Italian AOC. The carrier plans to acquire E195s as well.
Flair Airlines CEO Stephen Jones wants the Canadian airline to have 50 aircraft in the next few years.
Green Airlines (Germany) to utilise Chalair Aviation (France) as its aircraft provider, securing ATR and BE1900 capacity, ahead of its launch of operations in January 2021.
Emerald Airlines was established by Conor McCarthy as a passenger airline in hopes it can secure the contract to operate the Aer Lingus Regional service.