Global Airlines takes ownership of first Airbus A380 as CEO hits back at critics
The British carrier start-up Global Airlines has officially taken full ownership of its first Airbus A380. The Airbus A380,…
Start-up airline Fly CORALway abandons launch plans due to lack of funds
A start-up airline which planned to link islands in the South Pacific region has announced that it will…
Nigerian startup airline NG Eagle conducts inaugural flight: video
A new Nigerian startup carrier, NG Eagle, has successfully conducted its inaugural commercial passenger flight with a wet-leased…
Coming soon: Nigeria Air to launch in October 2023 with eight aircraft
The proposed new flag carrier of Nigeria, Nigeria Air, could take off in October 2023 with a fleet…
Nigeria Air receives first aircraft in Abuja, amidst legal pushback: report
Nigeria Air, the new proposed new flag carrier of Nigeria, has taken delivery of its first aircraft, local…
Nigeria Air 98% complete, take-off set for Q2 says Aviation Minister: report
Nigeria’s Aviation Minster has announced that the project to launch Nigeria Air is nearly complete and that the…
Really Cool Airlines: latest Thai-based startup carrier by ex-Nok Air chief
There’s a new airline in town and it’s really cool. Really Cool Airlines is Thailand’s latest startup carrier,…
Nigeria Air awaits court date, launch remains paused: report
The launch of Nigeria Air will remain paused after a lawsuit opposing the establishment of the new airline…
Ashanti, Zotus Group partnership sees Ghana Airlines on course for 2023 launch
The Ghanaian government has awarded Ashanti Airlines and its operational and financial partner Zotus Group a tender to…
Eswatini Air receives Air Operator Certificate, prepares for launch
The new national carrier of the Kingdom of Eswatini, Royal Eswatini National Airways Corporation (RENAC), trading as Eswatini…
Belfast’s Fly Atlantic plans to operate transatlantic flights from summer 2024
New Irish low-cost carrier Fly Atlantic plans to launch transatlantic routes from Belfast to the United States and…
Silk Avia to introduce first ATR aircraft in Uzbekistan
Silk Avia, Uzbekistan’s upcoming regional airline, has selected France-based plane manufacturer ATR to supply its fleet with turboprop…
New airline Air Astra to launch flights in November 2022
Start-up airline Air Astra plans to take off for its inaugural domestic passenger flight between Dhaka (DAC) and…
Nigerian start-up ValueJet offers ‘first flight free’ ahead of launch
ValueJet, a new Nigerian start-up airline, plans to commence operations on October 10, 2022, with a bold campaign. Taking…
New ultra-low-cost carrier Canada Jetlines receives Air Operating Certificate
Canadian civil aviation regulator Transport Canada has granted approval for Canada Jetlines (JETMF) to launch commercial passenger flights…
US start-up Connect Airlines tries to lure captains with $250,000 annual pay
Start-up airline Connect Airlines is trying to entice captains with a new pay offer amidst a battle for…
Romanian start-up AirConnect welcomes first ATR72-600, hints at launch date
Romanian carrier start-up AirConnect has received delivery of its first ATR 72-600 short-haul regional twin-engine turboprop aircraft. According…
A roadmap to the up-and-coming low-cost carriers
Despite the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the aviation industry has witnessed a boom in start-up airlines.…