Aeolian Airlines
Aeolian Airlines was founded in Feb2011 and commenced operations in Mar2011. Passenger charter services established by founders of Skywings. Ceased operations in 2012 but hopes to restart
GreeceAghalieaku Airways
Aghalieaku Airways is a cargo airline based at Manzini King Mswati III International (SHO) operating Ilyushin-18D aircraft. Commenced operations in Aug2016 but ceased operations 2017. Intends to restart
SwazilandAir 26
Air 26 was founded in 2006 & started operation in Sep2006. Domestic scheduled and charter passenger and cargo services. Air 26 Linhas Aereas operates from Luanda Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport providing a domestic schedule and charter service. Ceased operations 2017 & is currently undergoing administrative and operational reforms in order to resume operations
AngolaAir Indus
Air Indus was founded in 2010 & started domestic operations on 28Jul2013. Suspended operations on 01Jul2015 but stated intent to restart
PakistanAir Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan Airlines (founded 1992) was originally Aeroflot, Kyrgyzstan Directorate & taken over by Altyn Air in 2005 & rebranded as Kyrgyzstan Air Company on 28Jul2006 & then Air Kyrgyzstan. Ceased operations on 26Oct2017 after its only aircraft, a B735 incurred a birdstrike. It hopes to restart shortly
KyrgyzstanAir Mandalay
Air Mandalay was established on 06Oct1994 & started operations on 18Oct1994 as a regional airline operating domestic schedules. It was the first domestic and regional Joint Venture Airline in Burma. It was established as a joint venture between Air Mandalay Holdings Singapore under Managing Director Michael Chang (51%) and Myanma Airways. On 27Aug1995, Air Mandalay started its first international service from Yangon to Chiang Mai in Thailand. Temporarily suspended operations in Nov2017
MyanmarAir Pegasus
Air Pegasus started operations on 12Apr2015. Temporarily suspended flights with effect from 26Jul2016. Intended to resume scheduled passenger flights by 15Nov2016. Ceased operations on 26Jul2016 & AOC suspended on 22Nov2016. Air Pegasus intended to resume operations in mid-2017 - Air Pegasus was a regional Low Cost Carrier, only operating in South India, connecting Bangalore, Chennai, Coimbatore, Tiruchchirappalli, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Hyderabad, Hubli, Mangalore and Goa sectors
IndiaAir Vallée (Services Aeriens du Val d’Aoste)
Air Vallée was founded in 2000. It suspended operations in Jun2016 due to operational concerns. Still hopes to restart (Aosta based airline providing scheduled passenger services within Italy)
ItalyArctic Airlink
Arctic Airlink started linking the Arctic North in Jan2015. It was a virtual carrier based out of Luleå Kallax (LLA). All services were terminated as of the 18May2018 due to NextJet declaring bankruptcy
SwedenAtlas Atlantique Airlines
Atlas Atlantique Airlines was created in 1989 as Atlantique Air Assistance. Temporarily suspended operations in late 2017 but hopes to restart (International passenger and cargo charter services)
FranceAviator
Aviator was founded on 14Jan2015. It appears to have temporarily ceased operations but hopes to restart
EgyptAvies Air Company
Avies was founded on 11Nov1991 in Ylemiste, Tallinn as a charter and air-taxi service. Airline was grounded in Apr2016 for safety reasons. Hoping to restart (Ylemiste, Tallinn based charter and air-taxi services)
EstoniaBackbone Aviation
Backbone Aviation utilises both helicopters and planes & was established in 2011. Backbone Aviation, via its official website and Facebook account, confirmed on 19Jan2018 the voluntary suspension of its AOC on 17Jan2018 while it negotiates with potential investors. Now has new investors and is intending starting shortly
DenmarkBelair
Belair was registered in the Swiss Commercial Register on 16Oct2001 & operations started on 03Nov2001. Belair plans to cease operations on 31Oct2017. Its bankrupt parent company Air Berlin terminated Belair on 28Oct2017. Having been purchased by another buyer, Belair will restart flight operations in summer 2018 as a provider of wet-lease capacity (ACMI) for other airlines as well charter flights
SwitzerlandBlue Bird Aviation
Blue Bird Aviation was founded in 2012 & offers private & business charter services out of Sana. Ceased operations due to the on-going hostilities in Yemen. Hopes to restart
YemenBoraJet
BoraJet was formed in 2008 as Bora Jet Exclusive Charter & started operations on 07May2010. Awarded a regional air operations licence and began regular operations on 07May2010. Initially linked 11 destinations with a fleet of four ATR72-500s. On 20Dec2010 the airline began operating domestic wet-lease services on behalf of Anadolu Jet using two of its ATR72 aircraft. On 24Apr2017, the company announced that they will temporarily suspend their operations and 30,000 existing flight reservations would be transferred to Turkish Airlines. The reason for this suspension was declared by BoraJet as restructuring process to prepare itself for Istanbul’s new airport
TurkeyCal Jet by Elite
Cal Jet by Elite was launched on 08Dec20150 by airline veterans. It commenced regular passenger flights between Carlsbad, CA and Las Vegas McCarran with effect from 28Sep2017. It resumed scheduled operations on 01Mar2018, following a two-week suspension of its only scheduled route from Carlsbad. Cal Jet by Elite suspended operations as of 18Apr2018. The downtime would allow the virtual carrier to retool ahead of a largescale roll-out of flights in June.
USACenturion Cargo
Centurion Cargo was founded on 08Nov1985 as Challenge Air Cargo, starting operations on 15Nov1985. South Winds Cargo merged into Centurion Cargo on 07Aug2006. In late Dec2017 the DOT said Centurion had not provided adequate documentation concerning its fitness to operate as a scheduled cargo operator. It now has until 30Mar2018 to prove that it is fit to restart operations
USAChilejet
Chilejet was established in 2014 to provide non-scheduled flights. Received its AOC on 07Jan2015 & started operations later that year. Based out of Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez Int'l Airport
ChileCity Airways
City Airways was established in 2011 & operations started 01Oct2012. Ceased operations in 2014 but intends to restart
ThailandCiTylinK Airlines
[CiTylinK was formed in 1994 & scheduled domestic flights were introduced on 18Sep2003 as CiTylinK Airlines. Suspended operations on 12Aug2012. Intends to restart in 2017 after a 5 year break]
GhanaDiscovery Air
Discovery Air was incorporated on 23Jul2008 & inaugurated flights between Lagos and Abuja using a B.737-300 on 09Jun2014. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) suspended the Air Operator Licence (AOC) of Discovery Air in Jan2015, for failing to meet given operating standards but it is hoping to restart
NigeriaEaglexpress
Eaglexpress was was founded on 08Aug2011 and operated their first charter flight in Feb2012 for a holiday group from South Korea to Malaysia. The Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) revoked Eaglexpress Air Charter's Air Services Permit (ASP) in Dec2016 but is hoping to restart - Supplementing the official carriers for Hajj and Umrah in Malaysia and Asia where markets are underserved and where demands are not met. Air cargo and freight charter. Holiday charters, business and conference charters
MalaysiaEastern Air Lines (ii)
Eastern Air Lines was founded in 2011, awarded its Part 121 AOC from the US FAA on 13May2015 & launched operations on 28May2015. Eastern Air Lines conducted its last flight in Sep2017 - Phoenix-based Swift Air will purchase Miami-based Eastern Airlines. Had hoped to be completed by end Aug2017
USAECA (European Coastal Airlines)
European Coastal Airlines started operations on 27Aug2014. Suspended all flights after the CCAA launched an investigation into its operations. Restarted 23Aug2016, suspended in Oct2016 but hopes to restart in 2017
CroatiaECAir (Equatorial Congo Airlines)
ECAir was created with the support of the Congolese Government in 2011. Operations started on 24Sep2011. Forced to suspend all operations after ASECNA withdrew its services on 10Oct2016, Has stated its intention to resume in 2017
Republic of CongoEznis Airways
Eznis Airways was founded in 2002 & ceased operations on 22May2014. The airline has announced that it intends to restart in 3Q2018 - Scheduled charter services out of Ulan Bator
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MongoliaFlyAfrica Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe flyafrica first service was launched between Victoria Falls and Johannesburg on 17Jul2014. However operations were suspended since Oct2015, on removal of the airline's operating licence. Rebranded as flyafricazim in 2017 but was renamed to FlyAfrica Zimbabwe prior to start. In mid-Jun the CAAZ suspended its AOC and grounded the fleet to facilitate recertification
ZimbabweFMI Air
FMI Air launched operations as FMI Air Charter on 09Sep2012. In May2015, FMI Air officially launched its own operations. It announced in Jun2018 that the airlines intends to suspend services but hopes to restart - FMI Air provides scheduled air services to Myanmar's Capital Nay Pyi Taw, Bagan, Heho, Mandalay, Sittwe, Thandwe, Kawthaung, Myitkyina
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MyanmarGhadames Air Transport
Ghadames Air Transport was a scheduled carrier based out of Tripoli Mitiga (MJI). It was founded in Oct2004 and provided on/off services until Aug2017 when A.320s were returned to lessor. Hoping to restart but not high expectations
LibyaGLO
GLO suspended all operations with effect from 15Jul2017 but intends to restart services as soon as possible
USAGlobal Air
Global Air started as an executive charter carrier called Aerolineas Damojh (founded 1990. It was registered in 2003 & operations started on 15May2003 after being renamed. Global Air suspended operations amidst Cuba crash audit (B.737-200 on 18May2018) - Passenger charter based out of México City Benito Juárez International (MEX)
MexicoGorkha Airlines
Gorkha Airlines was formed in 1996 offering scheduled and charter flights around Nepal. Ceased operations in 2014. Gorkha Airlines (Kathmandu) is planning to resume operations five years after it formally terminated all operations
NepalImagineAir
ImagineAir is a regional air carrier, offering commercial jet service at Lawrenceville's Gwinnett County Airport. It suspended flight operations as of 24May2018 citing financial issues
USAIsland Airlines
Island Airlines is a passenger charter carrier based out of St. Croix Henry E. Rohlsen (STX). Island Airlines was established in 2006 by Trond Osthaug. The FAA suspended the carrier AOC in early 2018 - It specialises in passenger charter flights throughout the Caribbean
US Virgin IslandsJet Asia Airways
Jet Asia was established in Dec2009. Awarded its air operator’s certificate in Oct2010.
ThailandJu-Air
Ju-Air offered pleasure flights using Ju-52 aircraft. Unfortunately it suspended operations until further notice after a fatal accident on 04Aug2018. JU-Air has advised that it intends to resume operations in mid-3Q18
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SwitzerlandKabo Air
Kabo Air was established in Feb1980 by Dr. Alhaji Muhammadu Adamu Dankabo and started operations on 15Apr1981. On 03Mar2017, the offices of Kabo Air were sealed by the Nigerian Federal Inland Revenue Service due to unpaid tax liabilities but hopes to restart
NigeriaKalStar Aviation
Kalstar Aviation was founded as Kalstar Tour-Travel Co. in Samarinda in Dec1993 by Andi Masyhur. It was renaed Kalstar Aviation in 2000. Since Nov2007 KalStar Aviation officially became scheduled airline and operating ATR 42-300. The airline ceased operations on 30Sep2017 because the Transportation Ministry quoted a need for improving its management in technical and finance matters. KalStar Aviation hopes to restart
IndonesiaKan Air (Kannithi Aviation)
Kannithi Aviation Co. Ltd, operating as Kan Air, was founded in 2010. It was a domestic airline & operated charter and scheduled services throughout northern part of the country and it announced the plans of expanding its operations into southern regions as well as to Bangkok. Its main base was Chiang Mai International airport, Chiang Mai. Kan Air ceased all operations as of 12Apr2017 after being forced to ground its aircraft due to technical difficulties
ThailandLao Central Airlines
Lao Central Airlines was established as Phongsavanh Airlines using the assets of defunct carrier Lao Capricorn Air. Rebranded in Jul2011 as Lao Central Airlines & operations started 03Jan2012. The airline has annouced that it intends to restart
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LaosMango Airlines (Mango MAT)
Mango Airlines (Mango MAT) had its license revoked in 2012. License was reinstated & airline is hoping to restart
DR CongoNature Air
Natureair was formed in 1990 & operations started on 30Jun1991 as TravelAir. Noted as the world's first carbon neutral airline (Scheduled domestic passenger and cargo services based at San Jose's Pavas Airport).The airline was grounded on 11Jan2018 but resumed commercial flights later on 05Feb following a Costa Rican civil aviation authority (Dirección General de Aviación Civil de Costa Rica - DGACCR) decision to uplift an embargo on the airline's operations. Yet again the CAA has grounded the airline again (late Apr/May2018)
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Costa RicaNew Jatayu Air
New Jatayu Air started operations on 10Apr2014. The Indonesian Transportation Minister suspended the flight permit for failing to meet plane ownership requirements. This suspension took effect on 01Aug2015
IndonesiaPioneer Regional Airlines
Aeroservis Makhachkala was a passenger charter carrier that was rebranded to Pioneer Regional Airlines. It's AOC was revoked in early 2017. It had hoped to restart but didn't
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RussiaSA Express
SA Express was founded on 24Apr1994 & operations started 24Apr1994 as South African Express. Rebranded on 02Dec2009. Forced to suspend operations on 30Apr2016 but restarted. The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) revoked South African Express's Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) on 25May2018 because of safety issues. SACAA reinstated the airline's AMO on 22Jun2018 and the AOC reinstated in Jul2018. It is not clear when the airline will restart
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South AfricaSafi Airways
Safi Airways was established in 2006 & launched services in Nov2007 with flights between Kabul and Sharjah. Operations suspended by AfCAA following its failure to settle an outstanding tax bill. Restarted but ceased again Aug2017 (International and regional services out of Dubai International)
AfghanistanSkytaxi
Skytaxi is a business and private charter carrier based out of Friedrichshafen Bodensee (FDH). The airline was founded in 2007 by Rolf Seewald. It suspended operations on 14Dec2017 after a fatal crash but hopes to restart once cause has been identified
AustriaSongbird Airways
Songbird Airways was formed as Sky King in Jul1990. Renamed to Songbird Airlines in Jun2015. Ceased operations 2017 & its AOC being purchased by USGlobal Airways (formerly Baltia) but hopes to restart
USAStarbow Airlines
Starbow Airlines was founded in Oct2007 as Aero Surveys Ghana Limited. Rebranded as Air Shuttle & then current name. Launched international services on 13Aug2012 with flights between Accra and Cotonou. Starbow Airlines suspended flight operations on 25Nov2017 following a runway incident involving its recently inducted ATR72-500. Starbow Airlines are hoping to resume flight operations as early as Jul2018
GhanaSterna Linhas Aéreas
Sterna Linhas Aéreas has been forced to temporarily suspend its operations due to an aircraft accident. Hopes to restart in 2017
BrazilSunair Aviation
Sunair Aviation was established in by Dan Power and his wife Bev in 1985. Two years later they applied to the Civil Aviation Authority for an air operator's certificate and commenced charter operations. Sunair Aviation has been grounded as of 08Sep2017 after the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (CAANZ) suspended its Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) for the second time in almost twelve months. It is hopeful of starting scheduled services again on 21Apr2018 but in a limited capacity
New ZealandSydney Seaplanes
Sydney Seaplanes operates scenic flights out of Rose Bay. It suspended all flight operations following the crash of a De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver on 31Dec2017, that killed all five passengers and one pilot on-board.
AustraliaSyphax Airlines
Syphax Airlines started operations on 14Apr2012 with scheduled services beginning on 29Apr2012. Flights grounded as of 30Jul2015. Put into judicial administration in Oct2015. Based at Sfax–Thyna International Airport. The airline intended to restart before the end of 2017 but has now crept into 2018
TunisiaThai Express Air
Thai Express Air was founded in May2013. It is a cargo carrier based out of Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International (BKK). Ceased operations hopes to restart in 1Q2019
ThailandTransaero Airlines
Transaero Airlines was founded in 1990 & its first charter service was Moscow to Tel Aviv on 05Nov1991. Declared bankruptcy & ceased operations on 25Oct2015. Hoping to restart (First non-Aeroflot company approved for scheduled routes in Russia. Moved into international services in 1993 out of Moscow Domodedovo (DME))
RussiaUnique Air
RUS Aviation (R4, Sharjah) set-up a new dedicated-freight subsidiary, Unique (Sharjah) in 2014. Although the carrier started operations in 2014, it seems to temporarily ceased but is hoping to restart
UAEVision Airlines
Vision Airlines launched as a Las Vegas based sightseeing services that was originally called Vision Air. Founded by William and Steve Acor to operate air tours over the Grand Canyon with a single light aircraft. Launched scheduled domestic services on 13Dec2010. AOC was revoked in Mar2017 but it hopes to restart
USAWest Wind Aviation
West Wind Aviation was formed in 1983. Absorbed Osprey Wings in Dec2015. Transport Canada suspended West Wind Aviation’s Air Operator Certificate (AOC) on 22Dec2017, which prohibits the company from providing commercial air services. This was reinstated in May2018, allowing the carrier to commence operations immediately - Air taxi, passenger and executive charter flights
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