Amsterdam Airlines’ maiden flight

Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport is home to a brand new airline: Amsterdam Airlines.

The maiden flight of the company’s only airplane took place on August 19, 2008 — to Italy, where it will fly for an Italian travel organization from Rome and Milan to vacation destinations throughout the Mediterranean and the Canary Islands.

Amsterdam Airline’s first plane, the Airbus 320

Starting next year the company hopes to provide charter flights for Dutch travel organizations to tourist destinations throughout Europe. By then Amsterdam Airlines is expected to have 3 planes — all Airbus 320’s.

This move fills the hole in the market left when Martinair earlier this year decided to cease all flights to European destinations. Amsterdam Airlines was in fact founded by former Martinair employees, along with those of business jet firm Denim Air.

Amsterdam Airlines’ flight code is AAN. Its livery includes a red tailpiece and engines. At present, 43 people work for the company. The plan is to add another 30 employees for every additional plane in the fleet.

The new venture leases planes, crews and maintenance personnel to companies experiencing temporary shortages. Supply and demand fluctuates strongly in the aviation sector.

The pilots and cabin crews are employed by Amsterdam Airlines, other services will be purchased ad hoc. Amsterdam Airlines provides whatever service is requested, says director Matthijs Boertien. If onboard meals are required, the airline will ensure they are provided.

- Source: Amsterdam Airlines’ maiden flight, Arwen van Grafhorst, Radio Netherlands, Aug. 19, 2008

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