List of US startup airlines
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List of US startup airlines
Virgin America. Apply via online application. Hiring initial group of check airmen. Expected to launch in 2007. Clearing regulatory hurdles. $177 million in start-up capital. Branson will hold 25% stake. 34 firm Airbus A320 orders; 70 options. Expecting operating costs to be 25-50% less than competitors.
Blackstar (Boeing 747-400)
DirectAir (Boeing 737) no web site yet; gathering investment capital
EOS (Boeing 757) accepting resumes via email: [email protected]. Adding 4 757s per year until goal of 20 by 5th year of ops.
Focus Air (Boeing 747-300/-200) accepting resumes via email: [email protected]. 4 aircraft on property. Pic
MaxJet (Boeing 767-200) Hiring. Operating daily transAtlantic flights. Pic
Primaris (Boeing 787, Boeing 737-800) accepting resumes via email: [email protected]. Planning 2006 launch. Operates 1 757 on charter contracts.
SelectJet (Dornier 328 Jet or similar). Undergoing FAA fitness review. To fly out of Grand Rapids, MN and St. Cloud, MN to Chicago's MDW.
Skybus. Placed order for 65 Airbus A320s in October 2006. Hiring for Check Airman positions.
Blackstar (Boeing 747-400)
DirectAir (Boeing 737) no web site yet; gathering investment capital
EOS (Boeing 757) accepting resumes via email: [email protected]. Adding 4 757s per year until goal of 20 by 5th year of ops.
Focus Air (Boeing 747-300/-200) accepting resumes via email: [email protected]. 4 aircraft on property. Pic
MaxJet (Boeing 767-200) Hiring. Operating daily transAtlantic flights. Pic
Primaris (Boeing 787, Boeing 737-800) accepting resumes via email: [email protected]. Planning 2006 launch. Operates 1 757 on charter contracts.
SelectJet (Dornier 328 Jet or similar). Undergoing FAA fitness review. To fly out of Grand Rapids, MN and St. Cloud, MN to Chicago's MDW.
Skybus. Placed order for 65 Airbus A320s in October 2006. Hiring for Check Airman positions.
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Originally Posted by max767capt
Any truth to the rumor that Primaris has shut down?
I don't know him that well however. So take it for what what it's worth.
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There was a web site (about 2 yrs ago) that appeared to be a "Start Up" . Turned out to be some college or high school kid who was very skilled with a computer. Anybody remember that? or have any ifo on what happened. He had a lot of people fooled.
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Blackstar...
unless you have some new or inside info, I think this one is DOA.
http://dmses.dot.gov/docimages/pdf91/313212_web.pdf
http://dmses.dot.gov/docimages/pdf91/313212_web.pdf
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Overdue Update
Originally Posted by max767capt
Any truth to the rumor that Primaris has shut down?
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Originally Posted by JABDITS
Primaris has been flying a supplemental operation for Venezuelan carrier Santa Barbara Airlines since last summer. They have one B-757 that operates from MIA-CCS-MIA. During certain periods, they fly a double turn w/ layovers in CCS. They are still seeking funding for their start-up operation.
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