Viza Air (Gary) is a newly proposed paper airline that wants to start twice daily service from Gary (south side of Chicago) to Washington (Reagan National) in August and Newark in September according to nwi.com. The company claims to have obtained slots at both DCA and EWR but this is unconfirmed by the FAA. If successful, the company intends to operate Boeing 737-800s (Miami Air?). The would-be airline is currently trying to raise $25 million in capital in a very difficult financial environment for new airlines. Since this entity does not have an AOC it would have to depend on another airline operating the flights, probably initially as public charters. Viza Air also wants to fly from South Bend to EWR and Boston.
Here is the full article from nwi.com:
www.thetimesonline.com/articles/2009/06/30/business/business/