New Hungarian airline set to launch by late 2024!

A new Hungarian airline, Hungary Airlines, is expected to take off by the end of 2024, potentially receiving its operational license soon.

New Hungarian airline to start operation soon

The airline, which has been taking shape since May, could embark on its first flight this December using a plane currently operated by Wizz Air, Index reports.

Despite earlier recruitment efforts in the spring, visitors to the company’s website are currently met with an empty page, with just over a month left before the airline’s anticipated launch.

According to Cargo Facts, Hungary Airlines, previously known as Hungary Cargo Airlines (HCA), is close to obtaining the necessary regulatory approval to operate commercial aircraft.

The company plans to use an Airbus A330–200F, which will fly under the new brand starting from December. This cargo aircraft, built in 2014, is powered by Trent 700 engines and was previously operated by Qatar Airways. The Hungarian government purchased the plane in 2020 and later leased it to Wizz Air.

The airline’s rebranding

Hungary Airlines confirmed these details to Cargo Facts, although the company has gone through some changes. Originally founded in 2021 under the name Universal Translink Airlines Hungary Ltd., it rebranded to Hungary Cargo Airlines in May 2024, beginning recruitment and developing its identity. However, their website now lacks any informative content, despite still being accessible.

HCA is currently majority-owned by Chinese-Hungarian investors, with the Wizz Air-operated Airbus A330F flying the Budapest–Hangzhou route five times a week.

Daily News Hungary also reported on the new airline’s expected launch back in May; find our article HERE.

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