Airline Startups

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Arajet achieved the title "Best Startup Airline" at the CAPA Awards during the World Aviation Summit, where nine other global aviation and airport awards were presented. As a Dominican Republic-based airline, Arajet emerged as the most innovative among over 20 airlines that commenced operations in the last three years. The CAPA Awards acknowledged Arajet for having the most significant impact on the global aviation industry. The airline currently operates six new Boeing 737 MAX 8... Read further.

Low cost carrier Ryanair will launch a seasonal summer base in Dubrovnik next April, making it the company’s second in Croatia after Zadar and the third overall alongside its year-round base in Zagreb. The development will be officially announced today at a press conference in the coastal city, which will be attended by Ryanair’s Chief Commercial Officer, Jason McGuinness, and the General Manager of Dubrovnik Rudjer Bošković Airport, Viktor Šober. As flagged by airline schedule... Read further.

Atlas Air’s fleet of 777 freighters includes ones that came in the 2016 acquisition of Southern Air, which was fully integrated into Atlas in 2021. Some of the 777s operate under the Polar Air Cargo brand, a joint venture with DHL. (Photo: Shutterstock/Kittikun Yoksap)Atlas Air Worldwide on Tuesday announced the order of two 777 freighters from Boeing in response to strong demand for international e-commerce shipping, one of the few areas of strength in a freight market that has bottomed... Read further.

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, November 28, 2023--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arajet, the low-price airline of the Caribbean, won the Best Startup Airline of the world at the CAPA Awards this Tuesday, at the World Aviation Summit during which nine other global aviation and airport awards were also given.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231128774147/en/Arajet Awarded Start-up Airline of the Year (Photo: Business Wire)Arajet, a... Read further.

Summary Bonza has expanded its network and now operates low-cost services connecting the Gold Coast Airport with cities across Australia. The airline is maximizing the utilization of its Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, with the addition of two wet-leased Flair 737s. The new routes to Rockhampton, Albury, and Launceston have been well-received, with high demand and strong forward bookings, benefiting both the local communities and tourism operators. SIMPLEFLYING VIDEO OF THE... Read further.

Avelo Airlines has set a new record for commercial airline passengers in Delawarer less than one year after taking flight. | PHOTO COURTESY OF AVELO AIRLINES NEW CASTLE – With two months to go, Avelo Airlines has already broken the record for most commercial passengers out of Wilmington Airport (ILG), marking a significant victory for the startup airline’s run here. Since launching the service in February, Avelo has flown more than 200,000 customers to or from Wilmington, nearly... Read further.

Summary Avelo Airlines is set to have its busiest holiday season yet, with a 65% increase in passengers compared to last year. The airline has increased capacity by 57% to meet demand, offering over 306 flights and 51,136 seats during the Thanksgiving season. Avelo is ranked number one in on-time performance and has the lowest cancellation rate among all US airlines, with an industry-leading A14 of 82.8% and a YTD cancellation rate of 0.12%. SIMPLEFLYING VIDEO OF THE... Read further.

Bamboo Airways, a Vietnamese startup airline, had its bank accounts seized due to unpaid taxes totaling $4.1M, as reported by local media on Wednesday. The airline, which once aspired to serve destinations in Europe, Australia, and the United States, ceased all long-haul flights last month (read more here) and cut most regional routes (read more here), with Bangkok being the exception. You can access Bamboo Airways here. The seized accounts will remain frozen until the airline can... Read further.