Maastricht Airlines
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Airline |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Defunct | 2013 |
| Headquarters | Maastricht , Netherlands |
| Products | Air transport services |
Maastricht Airlines was a Dutch carrier intending to operate flights from Maastricht Aachen Airport utilizing two leased Fokker 50 aircraft sourced from the Italian cargo operator MiniLiner. These aircraft, previously operated by KLM Cityhopper, bore the registrations PH-KVA and PH-KVB. The airline aimed to grow its fleet to a total of six planes. Financial and institutional support came from both the Municipality of Maastricht and the Province of Limburg.
The commencement of service was originally scheduled for 25 March 2013 but was postponed due to delays in aircraft delivery, which impacted the issuance of the air operator's certificate. Subsequent launch dates were rescheduled first to 1 May, then postponed once more on 16 April 2013. On 29 May 2013, Maastricht Airlines submitted a bankruptcy petition, with the court officially declaring insolvency on 4 June.
In an effort to rescue the company, employees initiated a crowdfunding campaign in July; however, this attempt did not succeed.
Proposed destinations
Future expansion plans for 2014 included routes to Copenhagen, London-Southend, and Paris-Charles de Gaulle.