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Austriair, a Vienna-based startup scheduled to launch operations this spring, has changed its name to MAP Jet following complaints over the original name from Austrian Airlines. MAP is an Austrian business jet, charter and ACMI operator and has been contracted by Austriair to fly its three wet-leased E-195s. MD Bosoko Rasovic told ATWOnline that the carrier has no plans to extend its initial network beyond VIE, Munich, Frankfurt and Stuttgart. He said the impetus to start the carrier came when Austrian and Lufthansa were forced to cede slots to gain approval for their merger. "We took the opportunity. We are a slot-opportunity airline," he said. MAP expects additional mergers in Europe and more slots to become available. "Across Europe, where slots could be available, we see a market for MAP Jet." The airline expects to lose €1 million in its first year of operation. Rasovic said MAP is discussing financing with an Ausrian bank but would not provide more details.
Fonte: ATW Online