Air Vias
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Air Vias was the first Brazilian
airline dedicated exclusively for charter flights. It operated between 1993 and 1995.
The airline started with a fleet of a Boeing 727-200
and a Douglas DC-8-62
. The Boeing 727-200 operated within domestic destinations in Brazil and the Douglas DC-8-62 to international destinations, particularly to the Caribbean.
The year 1994 was good for business and Air Vias flew 159.540 passengers. The year 1995 however brought many operational difficulties, which led to constant delays and cancellations. Furthermore the DC-8-62 was returned to the lessor and another Boeing 727-200 was added to the fleet.
During 1995 Air Vias had a contract with TABA
in which TABA chartered one Air Vias' Boeing 727-200 for its scheduled flights during weekdays. On weekends charter flights were operated by Air Vias.
In November 1995 Air Vias ceased its operations.
Brazilian destinations included [(Porto Alegre|Salgado Filho International airport)], [(Foz do Iguaçú|Cataratas International Airport)], São Paulo-Guarulhos, Rio de Janeiro-Galeão, Belo Horizonte, Salvador, Porto Seguro, Aracajú, Maceió, Recife, Natal, Fortaleza, Manaus, Campo Grande and Cuiabá.
International destinations included Cancún, St. Maarten, Aruba, Barbados, Porlamar (Isla Margarita), and eventual technical stops in Paramaribo when the Boeing 727 operated the flights from São Paulo to Cancún.
The Boeing 727-200 flew particularly from Rio de Janeiro-Galeão and São Paulo-Guarulhos to the Brazilian destinations mentioned above as well as it was also used on flights to Aruba, Porlamar and St. Maarten usually with a technical stop in Manaus. In addition, this aircraft type also operated the only scheduled service that Air Vias had: an evening flight on the São Paulo/Campo Grande/Cuiabá and return.
The Douglas DC-8 was used on long-haul flights, mainly to Cancún (from São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte and Brasília) and to St. Maarten.
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-62H - PP-AIY (cn 46070/467)
Boeing 727-247 - PP-AIV (cn 20874/1057) Ex N2818W
Boeing 727-2J4 - PP-AIW (cn 22079/1588)
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
airline dedicated exclusively for charter flights. It operated between 1993 and 1995.
History
Air Vias was founded on December 25, 1993 as the first Brazilian airline dedicated exclusively to charter flights. Flights started in January 1994.The airline started with a fleet of a Boeing 727-200
Boeing 727
The Boeing 727 is a mid-size, narrow-body, three-engine, T-tailed commercial jet airliner, manufactured by Boeing. The Boeing 727 first flew in 1963, and for over a decade more were built per year than any other jet airliner. When production ended in 1984 a total of 1,832 aircraft had been produced...
and a Douglas DC-8-62
Douglas DC-8
The Douglas DC-8 is a four-engined narrow-body passenger commercial jet airliner, manufactured from 1958 to 1972 by the Douglas Aircraft Company...
. The Boeing 727-200 operated within domestic destinations in Brazil and the Douglas DC-8-62 to international destinations, particularly to the Caribbean.
The year 1994 was good for business and Air Vias flew 159.540 passengers. The year 1995 however brought many operational difficulties, which led to constant delays and cancellations. Furthermore the DC-8-62 was returned to the lessor and another Boeing 727-200 was added to the fleet.
During 1995 Air Vias had a contract with TABA
TABA – Transportes Aéreos da Bacia Amazônica
TABA – Transportes Aéreos da Bacia Amazônica was a Brazilian airline founded in 1976. It ceased operations in 1999.-History:On November 11, 1975 the Brazilian Federal Government created the Brazilian Integrated System of Regional Air Transportation and divided the country in five different regions,...
in which TABA chartered one Air Vias' Boeing 727-200 for its scheduled flights during weekdays. On weekends charter flights were operated by Air Vias.
In November 1995 Air Vias ceased its operations.
Destinations
Air Vias flew to destinations as contracted by tour operators. The main client of Air Vias was the Brazilian tour operator CVC.Brazilian destinations included [(Porto Alegre|Salgado Filho International airport)], [(Foz do Iguaçú|Cataratas International Airport)], São Paulo-Guarulhos, Rio de Janeiro-Galeão, Belo Horizonte, Salvador, Porto Seguro, Aracajú, Maceió, Recife, Natal, Fortaleza, Manaus, Campo Grande and Cuiabá.
International destinations included Cancún, St. Maarten, Aruba, Barbados, Porlamar (Isla Margarita), and eventual technical stops in Paramaribo when the Boeing 727 operated the flights from São Paulo to Cancún.
The Boeing 727-200 flew particularly from Rio de Janeiro-Galeão and São Paulo-Guarulhos to the Brazilian destinations mentioned above as well as it was also used on flights to Aruba, Porlamar and St. Maarten usually with a technical stop in Manaus. In addition, this aircraft type also operated the only scheduled service that Air Vias had: an evening flight on the São Paulo/Campo Grande/Cuiabá and return.
The Douglas DC-8 was used on long-haul flights, mainly to Cancún (from São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte and Brasília) and to St. Maarten.
Fleet
| Aircraft | Total | Years of operation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas DC-8-62 Douglas DC-8 The Douglas DC-8 is a four-engined narrow-body passenger commercial jet airliner, manufactured from 1958 to 1972 by the Douglas Aircraft Company... |
1 | 1993–1994 | - |
| Boeing 727-200 Boeing 727 The Boeing 727 is a mid-size, narrow-body, three-engine, T-tailed commercial jet airliner, manufactured by Boeing. The Boeing 727 first flew in 1963, and for over a decade more were built per year than any other jet airliner. When production ended in 1984 a total of 1,832 aircraft had been produced... |
2 | 1993–1995 | 1 chartered to TABA TABA – Transportes Aéreos da Bacia Amazônica TABA – Transportes Aéreos da Bacia Amazônica was a Brazilian airline founded in 1976. It ceased operations in 1999.-History:On November 11, 1975 the Brazilian Federal Government created the Brazilian Integrated System of Regional Air Transportation and divided the country in five different regions,... in 1995 |
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-62H - PP-AIY (cn 46070/467)
Boeing 727-247 - PP-AIV (cn 20874/1057) Ex N2818W
Boeing 727-2J4 - PP-AIW (cn 22079/1588)