Puglia Sky’s plan to launch a regional airline in southern Italy has stalled after the hoped-for takeover of structures linked to former Greek carrier Lumiwings did not materialise. The Puglia-based project, first presented in February at Confindustria Bari, had been designed to support regional connectivity and help moderate airfares, but it is now facing a setback that leaves its launch timetable uncertain.
The loss of access to Lumiwings’ existing certifications removes a shortcut that could have sped up entry into service. Without that route, the project would need to build the airline’s organisation from scratch, a process that can significantly delay or even derail a start-up carrier. Local entrepreneurs had been involved in the initiative, but no formal company statement or revised schedule has emerged. The available reporting also gives no indication of the project’s financing status.