Moldova

The embattled Air Moldova is in the midst of restructuring, and the government says its remaining aircraft's airworthiness certificate expired on Aug. 21.

The Romanian ULCC is opening a fourth base in its home country close to the border with Moldova.

The ULCC says it is adjusting its point-to-point network to 'maximally mitigate this impact by redistributing capacity.'

Wizz Air is set to launch the first nonstop connection between Hungary and Moldova in 10 years.

By the end of the year, six airlines will have started new service from the Italian airport in 2021.

The airline will compete directly with Wizz Air on its return to the London market.

The start-up carrier plans to launch two routes from the Romanian city in April.

Pegasus Airlines plans to connect the Turkish leisure destination with Moldova’s capital this summer.

Competition in Moldova’s market is set to intensify with the launch of HiSky, a budget operator that will initially serve six European destinations from Chisinau.

As the government of Moldova looks to privatise its national airline, Routesonline examines the Eastern European country’s expanding market and the growing influence of low-cost carriers.

As Chisinau undergoes a significant period of modernisations we speak to the man behind the investment.