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.

 

Any truth to the rumor that Primaris has shut down?

 

They've got to be short on cash. I can't see them lasting much longer.

We'll see.

 

Just spoke to a VP last night. He was in an upbeat mood and was positive about their future. He said they are "just about to get the money together."
I don't know him that well however. So take it for what what it's worth.

 

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.

 

unless you have some new or inside info, I think this one is DOA.

http://dmses.dot.gov/docimages/pdf91/313212_web.pdf

 

Haven't heard much talk about them. A few of the guys are the ones who tried to start Heartland a few years ago. The website was recently updated, so they must not have given up yet...

Skybus

 

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.

 

They can keep looking. They have a better chance of finding a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

 

Do you ever have anything nice or productive to say?

TP