These 30 airlines went bankrupt in 2019

In 2019 alone, 30 airways have quit flying, making it a record breaking year for carrier insolvencies

California Pacific Airlines

Origin: California, U.S.

Founded : April 1, 2009

Commenced operation November 1, 2018

Ceased operations January 17, 2019

Fleet size 4

Destinations 8

Germania (airline)

Origin: Berlin, Germany

Founded : April 1978

Commenced operation : 5 September 1978

Ceased operations : 5 February 2019

Fleet size : 36

Destinations : 42

Flybmi

Origin: East Midlands Airport, England

Founded: 14 May 1987

Commenced operation: August 1987

Ceased operations: 16 February 2019

Fleet size: 17

Destinations: 23

Insel Air

Origin: Willemstad, Curaçao

Founded: 1993

Commenced operation: 2006

Ceased operations: 16 February 2019

Fleet size: 3

Destinations: 5

Tajik Air

Origin: Dushanbe, Tajikistan

Founded: 1923

Ceased operations: January 2019

Fleet size: 14

Destinations: 3

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WOW air

Origin: Iceland

Founded: November 2011

Commenced operation: 31 May 2012

Ceased operations: 28 March 2019

Fleet size: 10

Destinations:27

Aerolínea de Antioquia

Origin: Medellín, Colombia

Founded: 1987

Ceased operations: March 29, 2019

Fleet size: 13

Destinations: 21

Fly Jamaica Airways

Origin: Kingston, Jamaica

Founded: September 2011

Commenced operation: 14 February 2013

Ceased operations: 31 March 2019

Fleet size: 1

Destinations: 4

Air Philip

Origin: South Korea

Founded: December 2016

Commenced operation: 30 June 2018

Ceased operations: 13 March 2019

Fleet size: 2

Destinations:6

Jet Airways

Origin: Maharashtra, India

Founded: 1 April 1992

Commenced operation: 5 May 1993

Ceased operations: 17 April 2019

Fleet size: 124

Destinations: 83

Wisdom Airways

Origin: Chiang Mai, Thailand

Founded: 2017

Ceased operations: October 1, 2019

Avianca Brasil S.A.

Origin: São Paulo, Brazil

Founded: 1998 (as OceanAir)

Commenced operation:

Ceased operations: 24 June 2019

Fleet size: 10

Avianca Argentina

Origin: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Founded: 1995 (as Macair Jet)

Commenced operation: 21 November 2017

Ceased operations: 7 June 2019

Fleet size:2

Destinations: 3

Al Naser Wings Airlines

Origin: Governorate, Iraq

Founded: 2005

Commenced operation: 2009

Ceased operations: April 16, 2019

Fleet size: 1

Destinations: 12

Aigle Azur

Origin: Paray-Vieille-Poste, France

Founded: 1946

Ceased operations: 6 September 2019

Fleet size: 11

Destinations: 21

XL Airways France

Origin: Île-de-France, France

Founded: August 1995

Commenced operation: 22 December 1995

Ceased operations: 23 September 2019

Fleet size: 4

Destinations: 17

Adria Airways

Origin: Gorenjskem, Slovenia

Founded: 14 March 1961

Commenced operation: December 1961

Ceased operations: 30 September 2019

Fleet size: 20

Destinations: 23

Peruvian Airlines

Origin: Lima, Perú

Founded: November 2007

Commenced operation: October 29, 2009

Ceased operations: October 2, 2019

Fleet size: 14

Destinations: 10

New Gen Airways

Origin: Bangkok, Thailand

Founded: July 2012

Commenced operation:

Ceased operations: October 2019

Fleet size: 11

Destinations: 37

ViaAir

Origin: Maitland, Florida

Founded: 1997

Ceased operations: October 2019

Fleet size: 6

Destinations: 2

Thomas Cook Group

Origin: Manchester, England

Founded: 1986

Ceased operations: 23 September 2019

Fleet size: 34

Destinations: 82

TAM – Transporte Aéreo Militar

Origin: La Paz, Bolivia

Founded: 1945

Commenced operation:

Ceased operations: 23 September 2019

Fleet size: 20

Destinations: 4

Taron Avia

Origin: Yerevan, Armenia

Founded: 2007

Commenced operation: 2017

Ceased operations: 2019

Fleet size: 3

Destinations: 5

Astra Airlines

Origin: Thessaloniki, Greece

Founded: 2008

Commenced operation: July 5, 2008

Ceased operations: 14 November 2019

Fleet size: 4

Destinations: 37

Atlas Global

Origin: Istanbul, Turkey

Founded: 2001

Ceased operations: 12 February 2020

Fleet size: 5

Destinations: 24

Silverstone Air

Origin: Kenya

Founded: 2017

Ceased operations: 2019

Fleet size: 11

Destinations: 8

Far Eastern Air Transport

Origin: Taipei, Taiwan

Founded: 5 June 1957

Commenced operation:

Ceased operations: 13 December 2019

Fleet size: 12

Destinations: 19

Ernest Airlines

Origin: Milan, Italy

Founded: October 16, 2015

Commenced operation: 1 July 2016

Ceased operations: 10 January 2020

Fleet size: 4

Destinations: 20

Fastjet Mozambique

Origin: Maputo, Mozambique

Founded: 2017

Commenced operation: 3 November 2017

Ceased operations: 26 October 2019

Fleet size: 1

Destinations: 4

Cambodia Bayon Airlines

Origin: Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Founded: August 2014

Commenced operation: December 2014

Ceased operations: 2019

Fleet size: 2

Destinations: 4

Farnborough 2024: A Landmark Airshow Concludes with £81.5 Billion in Deals

As the 45th edition of the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA2024) concluded, it proved to be a tremendous success. The event, which ended yesterday, saw £81.5 billion worth of deals signed and 260 firm commercial aircraft orders placed within the first four days. For the UK alone, the deals announced amounted to £13 billion.

The show ended with an exhilarating final air display. The Starlings Aerobatic Team performed an impressive formation flight, while the Stampe Formation team showcased their vibrant heritage aircraft. The Royal Air Force’s F-35 flyover and the F-15QA’s powerful farewell flight added to the excitement. The British Army’s renowned Red Devils parachuted down, providing a spectacular closing to the event.

Day 2 Highlights: Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer Orders at Farnborough International Airshow 2024 : Click here

With this year’s orders finalized, the focus on the fifth and final day of FIA2024 shifted to inspiring the next generation of pilots, engineers, manufacturers, and innovators. We eagerly anticipate seeing everyone again at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026.

Airbus Expands Reach with Major Orders

Airbus has secured two significant deals that will expand its presence in the global market. The Abra Group, aiming to enhance its international long-haul operations, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for five A350-900 aircraft. Additionally, flynas, Saudi Arabia’s leading low-cost carrier, strengthened its partnership with Airbus by signing an MoU for 75 A320neo family aircraft and 15 A330-900s.

Embaer Aircraft

In the military aviation sector, Embraer announced a major order from the Paraguayan Air Force (FAP) for six A-29 Super Tucano aircraft. This versatile, multi-mission aircraft will enhance the FAP’s capabilities in armed reconnaissance, close air support, light attack, and advanced training missions.

Virgin Atlantic also made headlines by ordering seven additional A330neo aircraft. This order highlights the airline’s confidence in the A330neo’s performance and passenger comfort, as well as its commitment to sustainability. The advanced technology and fuel efficiency of the A330neo make it an ideal choice for Virgin Atlantic’s transatlantic operations, aligning with their goal of providing an enhanced and eco-friendly travel experience.

Boeing aircraft.

Boeing also had a notable presence on Day 2 of the airshow. Qatar Airways announced an order for 20 additional 777-9 airplanes, reinforcing its commitment to the 777X program. The 777-9, touted as the world’s largest and most fuel-efficient twin-engine jet, is set to play a crucial role in Qatar Airways‘ long-haul fleet expansion, offering increased passenger capacity and improved fuel efficiency.

In a significant move for the leasing sector, Macquarie AirFinance announced its first direct order with Boeing, purchasing 20 737-8 aircraft. This order not only doubles Macquarie AirFinance’s existing 737-8 order book, acquired from ALAFCO Aviation Lease and Finance Co. in 2023, but also underscores the continued strong demand for the 737 MAX family, known for its efficiency and versatility.