Jetlines contracts Jeppesen for navigation charts, manuals before it has any pilots!

The yet to get off the ground Canadian ultra-low-cost airline Jetlines has confirmed it has signed a 7-year agreement with Jeppesen to supply the Enroute, Approach Navigation Charts and Airway Manuals. The agreement means that information will be delivered to each pilot’s Electronic Flight Bags digitally by Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro, the industry’s leading navigation app. Jeppesen is a market leader and has been providing accurate navigation information for more than 80 years. 

The firm says it has already started 'talent-based hiring assessments' for potential pilots, flight attendants and other leadership positions at the beginning of September. Yet the firm has had to issue more variable voting shares in order to settle debts to third parties. 

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Canada's Jetlines insists SmartLynx funding is still proceeding.

Canada Jetlines, the firm that hopes to become an ultra-low-cost-carrier has issued another press release regarding its ongoing financing issues which still seem far from settled.  The firm insists that the previously announced $7.5 million financings from SmartLynx is still proceeding. Jetlines and SmartLynx agreed to restructure the financing such that it will be completed by way of a convertible debenture instead of subscription receipts. At the start of the year, Jetlines had debts of over $20 million. 

On December 11, 2014, the firm signed a massive purchase agreement with Boeing to acquire up

to twenty-one Boeing 737 Max aircraft which were scheduled for delivery from 2023. The deal was for five initial aircraft, with purchase rights for a further sixteen aircraft.  The Boeing Agreement contained a clause that stated that if Jetlines entered into an agreement to operate or purchase non-Boeing aircraft, the full 1% deposit -less any previous payments for all aircraft would be due and payable immediately. 

Canada Jetlines to launch in the middle of December this year with bland new look

Canada Jetlines has revealed a brand new brand identity as it gears up for an official commercial launch date for December 17, 2019.

Gone are the nice colours, the clean and unique titles to be replaced by bland black and white hard type and claims to have introduced a cheeky, rebellious identity system, as well as a brand promise anchored in the unapologetic and honest truth: “Flying sucks less when you pay less”. As the firm aims to offer the lowest airfares in Canada, that brand promise doesn't seem to bode well for a successful future. It seems to be saying that it knows its product sucks.

Jetlines drops AerCap leases and plans to start on 17th December 2019

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Canada Jetlines the ultra-low-cost start-up airline that hasn't started up yet plans a December launch date.

Jetlines says it has made significant progress with respect to the airport agreements, commercial agreements and personnel additions required to launch operations. It has also announced financing transactions with SmartLynx Airlines SIA for up to $15 million and a Korean special purpose fund led and established by InHarv Partners Ltd. for up to $14 million. As a result of the Company’s progress as well as the current status of financing initiatives, Jetlines has set a launch of commercial service targeted for December 17, 2019, using Vancouver (YVR) as Jetlines’ home airport.

Canada Jetlines plans to operate flights from Aéroport Montréal Saint-Hubert Longueuil (YHU)

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Canada Jetlines, the start-up airline that seems all set to become Canada’s ultra-low-cost-carrier with plans to operate flights across Canada and provide non-stop service from Canada to the United States has announced new route plans.

The airline says it wants to put its Airbus A320 aircraft on direct flights from Aéroport Montréal Saint-Hubert Longueuil (YHU) to several cities in Canada including cities in Quebec, as well as US destinations including Florida and New York.

Montreal Saint Hubert Airport (pictured below) is being expanded as part of a plan to position itself as a low-cost airport serving Quebec and Montréal. The airport’s location is closer to Montréal’s business and leisure core than Montréal’s main airport, Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Montreal Saint Hubert Airport is expected to be able to support ULCC airlines like Jetlines as early as the end of next year. The airport recently upgraded its runway, a project that received support from the federal government, who injected $13 million into the project. Montreal Saint-Hubert also has plans to build a new passenger terminal building.

Jetlines plans Mexico routes - to compete with WestJet's Swoop

Jetlines, the yet to fly Canadian low-cost carrier has announced it intends to provide future service to several sun destinations in Mexico including Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos, and Cancun.

Jetlines has reached agreements with both Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico  (GAP) to provide future service to the Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) and the Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) as well as Cancun International Airport (CUN). Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos, and Cancun are some of Mexico’s top tourism destinations for Canadians with nearly two million passengers travelling from Canada down to Mexico every year, with the numbers continually rising.

Jetlines appoints another industry expert to its commercial team

Canada Jetlines has announced that Jordi Porcel has been appointed as the firms Chief Sales, Marketing, and Customer Experience Officer.

CEO Javier Suarez commented, “I am thrilled to welcome Jordi to the Jetlines team as we build out our commercial department. Jordi’s extensive experience working for fast-growing low-cost carriers, as well as his vocation to design and deliver the best customer experience, is fantastic news for Jetlines.”

Michael Bata joins Canada's Jetlines

Canada Jetlines has appointed former Southwest Airlines executive, Michael Bata as Chief Operations Officer, with immediate effect.

Michael Bata is a seasoned aviation veteran with more than 35 years in the aviation industry and has held positions with multiple top companies.  "I am thrilled to welcome Michael to our Jetlines team. He brings the right experience and an outstanding attitude that will help build the foundation for Jetlines’ future. His entrepreneurial spirit and track-record of tight operational control will be an asset as we move closer to first flight and continue to build the team,” commented Javier Suarez, CEO of Jetlines.

Jetlines makes another step forward in the race to get airbourne

Canada Jetlines has taken another massive leap forward in its race to get in the air, the company announced this week that it has completed a second set of advance lease payments to leading aircraft leasing firm, AerCap.

These lease payments are for two Airbus A320 aircraft, that are currently flying with Air New Zealand and near the end of their lease term with the kiwi airline.  Delivery of Airbus A320 MSNs 2594 and 2663 which are around 12 years old and are expected by early in the second quarter of 2019. These two planes are virtually identical in design, features, and equipment, allowing Jetlines to expedite the necessary training and maintenance processes to commence operations at an earlier date. 

Jetlines has made another deposit to AerCap for USD $438,000 per the terms of the agreement and in a demonstration of the continued partnership. To date, Jetlines has made payments totalling USD $2,190,000 toward securing these aircraft. CEO Javier Suarez stated “Our operations team has worked diligently on securing quality aircraft, carrying out a meticulous vetting process to ensure that the aircraft are fit for Jetlines’ ultra-low-cost operation. As a part of the process, Jetlines retained Lufthansa Technik to accomplish the preliminary inspection prior to the lease agreement completion to ensure the aircraft suitability and condition. Both AerCap and Air New Zealand have been proactive in supporting the transfer of data and information to Jetlines in order to allow the early entry into service. We look forward to getting these aircraft off the ground and to finally bring low fares to Canada.”

Jetlines appoints a new CCO - a ULCC expert!

Canadian carrier, Jetlines has announced the appointment of Mr Javier Suarez as the Chief Commercial Officer, he'll take up the post at the end of July this year.  Incoming CEO Lukas Johnson commented, "I am excited to bring Javier to the Jetlines team. Javier's ultra-low-cost carrier expertise in network planning and revenue management gained with many years of experience at VivaAerobus and Vueling will be invaluable as we continue to develop and deliver on the Jetlines strategy. I look forward to working closely with Javier to build Canada's first true ultra-low-cost air carrier."

Jetlines to lease two A320's from AerCap

Canada's newest airline, Jetlines has partnered with AerCap, a global leader in aircraft leasing, for the lease of two Airbus A320 aircraft. The aircraft are expected to be delivered by the first half of 2019.

AerCap’s President & Chief Commercial Officer, Philip Scruggs commented, “We are very pleased to welcome our new customer airline, Jetlines, and particularly pleased to play a role in the start-up of their new operations. We wish the board and management team every success and we look forward to working with the Jetlines team as they begin operations.”

The two committed Airbus A320’s are sister aircraft, having virtually identical conformity in design, features, and equipment, allowing Jetlines to expedite the necessary training and maintenance processes to commence operations at an earlier date. The sister aircraft are 12 years old.