Asian Start-Up Airlines

[bafanguy]

Now a new one in Kazakhstan. The parent company, Air Astana, advertises frequently for pilots but I don't see any statement about where pilots will come from for this new LCC subsidiary:

https://www.aviationpros.com/press_...stana-to-launch-a-low-cost-airline-flyarystan

 

[bafanguy]

And one in Viet Nam:

https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/73525-airasia-group-reaffirms-vietnam-subsidiary-plans

 

[bafanguy]

Rooskie start up:

http://www.rusaviainsider.com/new-russian-passenger-airline-launched/

 

[bafanguy]

Nigerian start up:

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2018-1...ark-Commitment-for-up-to-100-737-MAX-aircraft

 

[bafanguy]

Here's an interesting start up. Probably not hiring a lot of pilots:

https://www.judah1.com/

 

[bafanguy]

Now a Thai startup:

https://atwonline.com/aircraft-orders-deliveries/thai-startup-kom-airlines-firms-ssj100-order

 

[bafanguy]

This in Japan. I guess the Asian pilot shortage is over

Japan to Launch New Airline: ZIPAIR Tokyo

During a press conference held at Japan Airlines Headquarters on Friday afternoon, T.B.L. Co., Ltd. Representative Director and President, Shingo Nishida, announced the name of Japan`s first medium to long-haul low cost carrier as ZIPAIR.

aviationvoice.com

 

[bafanguy]

So South Korea has another start-up ? I thought the ones they had were struggling. Hope springs eternal:

South Korea's Fly Gangwon starts certification

Several daily Operator News updates covering all Operator Route Network changes, strategic fleet developments and aircraft orders, start-ups and bankruptcies, mergers and acquisitions and partnerships and alliances.

www.ch-aviation.com

 

[bafanguy]

Sorta interesting. Time to let more expats in ?:

Pilot Shortage Hindering Startup Efforts in South Korea | AIN

Three new Korean LCCs hope to launch operations next year.

www.ainonline.com

 

[bafanguy]

So, in the midst of a crippling pilot "shortage" ?, the Chinese are contemplating starting up more LCCs ?:

Chinese LCCs Hope for More Favorable Business Conditions | AIN

The promise of fewer structural barriers in China ushers in several proposals for new low-cost carriers.

www.ainonline.com

 

[bafanguy]

A new Vietnamese airline ? Sure, why not:

Viet Nam's tour operator to launch charter carrier

Tour operator Vietravel is planning to launch an own charter carrier based out of Hue Phu Bai International, Bloomberg has reported. The tour operator's CEO...

www.ch-aviation.com

 

[bafanguy]

They just keep comin'. I stopped listing them for a long time but here's another:

https://atwonline.com/airframes/south-korea-s-hi-air-eyes-10-atr-72-turboprops-nears-aoc-approval?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AtwDailyNews+%28ATW+Daily+News%29

 

[bafanguy]

Interesting wrinkle on Starlux, a Taiwan start-up. Appears they're funding the cost to their ab initio pilots. However, not sure what "accommodated" means:

"Our cadets will be trained in the United States for approximately one year prior to receiving their Commercial Pilot License, followed by six months of airplane conversion training. All tuition and living expenses during training will be accommodated by STARLUX."

Also not sure what "training contract" means...work off the expenses over a period of years ?:

Admitted individuals shall sign a training contract with STARLUX to obtain the status of a cadet pilot.

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[belchfire]

I don't think I'd go to work for a PRC airline...seriously, they could hire 99% US pilots and then violate any "contract" they established for any reason they invent and it's not like you could successfully mount a class action suit against them either in the People's Republic of Crap or in the US.

Hell, it's not like you could get the recruiter extradited to California to stand trial for breach of contract, theft of intellectual property or anything else for that matter!

 

[bafanguy]

Anyone who can go to the PRC and fly for one of their airlines is a better man than I. Flying Upside Down was a fun read though. The author hinted at a Volume 2 but I haven't seen it yet.

 

[bafanguy]

Not an Asian start up but a European LCC is starting a subsidiary in the ME:

JUST IN | Wizz Air Set to Launch a New Low Cost Airline in Abu Dhabi

One of the fastest growing low cost airlines in Europe has just announced that it signed a preliminary agreement with Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company (ADDH) on the establishment of a new low coster - reportedly Wizz Air Abu Dhabi.

aviationvoice.com

 

[bafanguy]

A couple of Thai start-ups. They just keep acomin':

Thai Eastar Jet, Thai Summer head for 2020 certification

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) is in the process of certifying two start-ups, Thai Eastar Jet (Bangkok Suvarnabhumi) and Thai Summer Airways...

www.ch-aviation.com

 

[bafanguy]

Not Asian but pretty...ambitious:

Jamaica's Oriole eyes LCC niche from late 1Q21

flyOriole (Kingston Norman Manley) plans to launch operations in March 2021 as an ultra-low-cost-carrier, the start-up's management told a press conference in Kingson last...

www.ch-aviation.com

 

[bafanguy]

The start ups just keep coming:

Airline Startup Of The Week: Brazil's Ita

simpleflying.com

 

[bafanguy]

Ambitious:

Taiwan’s Newest Airline Prepares To Launch

simpleflying.com