New Carrier Polaris Airlines Launches Moldova Hub

Polaris Airlines has launched its first service, operating between Chisinau in Moldova and Istanbul, marking the airline’s entry into civil aviation with a Moldova-based hub strategy, according to Aviation Week. The route launch positions Chisinau as the carrier’s hub as it begins operations in what the sources describe as a growing European market.

Aviation Week notes that Polaris Airlines intends to expand rapidly, with a plan to add ten additional European routes by December, signaling an ambitious network growth strategy beyond the initial Chisinau–Istanbul service. The announcement frames the move as Polaris’s entry into the European aviation landscape and highlights Moldova as a focal point for the carrier’s expansion.

Aviation.Direct confirms that Polaris Airlines is a newly founded Moldova-based carrier and that the company has unveiled its official route network as part of its market entry into civil aviation. The report states that the airline intends to operate in Moldova and to establish a footprint in regional and/or international markets, but it does not provide specifics on destinations, frequencies, or launch timelines, nor does it mention aircraft type(s), leadership, or partnerships at this stage.

AFP’s coverage places Moldova’s entry into civil aviation with Polaris Airlines in a broader context, describing Polaris as a fresh market participant. The AFP article notes the route-network announcement as part of Moldova’s move into civil aviation but does not add detail on which routes Polaris plans, when services will begin, or the size and composition of its fleet.

Simple Flying reiterates the core news that Polaris Airlines has presented its route network as Moldova’s new carrier, but the piece does not supply further specifics on destinations, frequencies, launch dates, or fleet details. The reporting confirms Polaris as a new Moldovan airline and that a route network has been declared, while noting that concrete operational details were not provided in the cited material.

Beyond Polaris specifically, AFP mentions a related development involving Skywise, Airbus’ digital services platform, and partners FPT and Vietnam Airlines, outlining a memorandum of understanding to explore AI-powered services for airline operations. The AFP report describes this collaboration as exploratory and does not link it to Polaris or Moldova, nor does it provide timetables or project scopes.

Simple Flying’s broader coverage includes other industry developments: Atlas Air’s formal order for 20 Airbus A350F freighters, with options for 20 more and rights for 20 additional units, signaling a strategic shift for the cargo operator. The Simple Flying article highlights this as part of the wider market context for airline and cargo operators, without tying it to Polaris or Moldova’s route network details.