The airline was established in 2002 and started operations on June 1, 2004.[2] It has 140 employees (at January 2008).[1] It achieved an FAA certified Part 121 certification in June 2004 as a Domestic, Flag and supplemental operator. It achieved 180 minute ETOPS certification November 3, 2006.citation needed
Primaris was Boeing's first US airline customer for its new Boeing 787 aircraft, with an order for 20 aircraft. Primaris planned to use these aircraft to expand its services internationally, but canceled their intent to purchase the new Boeing aircraft in June 2006.[3] No reason was given for the 787 order cancellation. No information has been made public on make or type of other new aircraft to be used. It is speculated that negotiations are in progress with Airbus and/or a re-negotiation with Boeing aircraft.citation needed
Services
The Scheduled Service Funding will determine the actual timeline.
Due to lack of scheduled service funding Primaris Airlines remains a small charter airline. Interest in the mid level market remains high, with proof of concept being demonstrated by other niche market airlines in Europe.citation needed
The route map on Primaris's web page has been removed, and with the implementation of a new web page in late December 2007 indicates it is under construction. The new website indicates charter and scheduled operations separately.
Fleet
The Primaris Airlines fleet includes the following aircraft (as of 28 August2008) [1]:
