META - Mesquita Transportes Aereos
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Meta Linhas Aéreas is an airline
based in Boa Vista
, Brazil
, that operates domestic and international services to destinations in northern Brazil, Guyana, and Suriname. Its main base is Boa Vista-Atlas Brasil Cantanhede International Airport
.
According to the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil
(ANAC) in June 2011 Meta had 0.0% of the domestic and 0.0% of the international market share
s in terms of passengers per kilometre flown. Since July 2011 Meta does not operate scheduled flights.
In 1997 it was granted a concession to fly regular flights and initiated those operations with an Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante
, flying from Boa Vista to Manaus and Porto Velho. At that time it changed the name to Meta - Mesquita Transportes Aéreos.
In 1999 Meta received its first Embraer EMB 120 Brasília
and was authorized to extend its operations to Santarém, Itaituba, Oriximiná, Macapá, Belém, Altamira, Monte Dourado and Breves. With the delivery of a second Brasília, operations were further extended to Porto de Moz and Georgetown (Guyana).
In 2007 the operations were downsized with the suspension of services to Breves, Monte Alegre and Porto de Moz.
Meta still provides general aviation services using the Bandeirante aircraft, as well as maintenance service for other operators.
On May 13, 2011 the owner of Meta Linhas Aéreas was assassinated in Boa Vista
. Since then the operation of scheduled flights has been irregular.
Airline
An airline provides air transport services for traveling passengers and freight. Airlines lease or own their aircraft with which to supply these services and may form partnerships or alliances with other airlines for mutual benefit...
based in Boa Vista
Boa Vista, Roraima
Boa Vista is the capital of the Brazilian state of Roraima. Situated on the western bank of the River Branco, the city lies 220 km away from Brazil's border with Venezuela. It is the only Brazilian capital located entirely above the Equator...
, Brazil
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...
, that operates domestic and international services to destinations in northern Brazil, Guyana, and Suriname. Its main base is Boa Vista-Atlas Brasil Cantanhede International Airport
Boa Vista International Airport
Boa Vista-Atlas Brasil Cantanhede International Airport is the airport serving Boa Vista, Brazil. Since April 13, 2009 the airport is named after Atlas Brasil Cantanhede , a pilot and politician who in the 1950s pioneered aviation in Roraima state....
.
According to the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil
National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil
The National Civil Aviation Agency , also known as ANAC, is the Brazilian civil aviation authority, created in 2006...
(ANAC) in June 2011 Meta had 0.0% of the domestic and 0.0% of the international market share
Market share
Market share is the percentage of a market accounted for by a specific entity. In a survey of nearly 200 senior marketing managers, 67 percent responded that they found the "dollar market share" metric very useful, while 61% found "unit market share" very useful.Marketers need to be able to...
s in terms of passengers per kilometre flown. Since July 2011 Meta does not operate scheduled flights.
History
The airline was established in 1991 by Francisco Assunção Mesquita, who remains the president, as an airline specialized in general aviation. It was then called Mesquita Táxi Aéreo. It is still owned by Francisco Mesquita (President) and Andrea Mesquita (Commercial Director).In 1997 it was granted a concession to fly regular flights and initiated those operations with an Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante
Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante
The Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante is a general purpose 15-21 passenger twin-turboprop light transport aircraft suitable for military and civil duties...
, flying from Boa Vista to Manaus and Porto Velho. At that time it changed the name to Meta - Mesquita Transportes Aéreos.
In 1999 Meta received its first Embraer EMB 120 Brasília
Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia
-Accidents:*Brazilian Air Force on July 8, 1988 an Embraer EMB 120RT Brasília registration FAB-2001 crashed during and engine-out landing at São José dos Campos. Five of the 9 occupants died....
and was authorized to extend its operations to Santarém, Itaituba, Oriximiná, Macapá, Belém, Altamira, Monte Dourado and Breves. With the delivery of a second Brasília, operations were further extended to Porto de Moz and Georgetown (Guyana).
In 2007 the operations were downsized with the suspension of services to Breves, Monte Alegre and Porto de Moz.
Meta still provides general aviation services using the Bandeirante aircraft, as well as maintenance service for other operators.
On May 13, 2011 the owner of Meta Linhas Aéreas was assassinated in Boa Vista
Boa Vista, Roraima
Boa Vista is the capital of the Brazilian state of Roraima. Situated on the western bank of the River Branco, the city lies 220 km away from Brazil's border with Venezuela. It is the only Brazilian capital located entirely above the Equator...
. Since then the operation of scheduled flights has been irregular.
Destinations
As of June 2011 Meta Linhas Aéreas operated scheduled services to the following destinations:- Altamira – Altamira AirportAltamira AirportAltamira Airport is the airport serving Altamira, Brazil.It is operated by Infraero.-Airlines and destinations:-Accidents and incidents:...
- BelémBelémBelém is a Brazilian city, the capital and largest city of state of Pará, in the country's north region. It is the entrance gate to the Amazon with a busy port, airport and bus/coach station...
– Val de Cães International AirportVal de Cães International AirportBelém-Val de Cães/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport is the main airport serving Belém, Brazil. Val de Cães, the name of the neighborhood where the airport is located, is the most common spelling although Val de Cans is also considered correct... - Itaituba – Itaituba AirportItaituba AirportItaituba Airport is the airport serving Itaituba, Brazil.-Airlines and destinations:-Accidents and incidents:*26 April 1994: a Penta Cessna 208A Caravan registration PP-OGI flying from Itaituba to Jacareacanga under poor visibility and below minimums crashed shortly before touch-down at...
- Monte Dourado (Almeirim)Almeirim, ParáAlmeirim is a city on the Amazon and the northernmost municipality in the Brazilian state of Pará. The municipality is crossed by the Equator....
– Serra do Areão AirportMonte Dourado AirportSerra do Areão Airport is the airport serving the district of Monte Dourado in Almeirim, Brazil.-History:The airport was built as a support facility to Jari project and is presently dedicated to general aviation.-Access:... - OriximináOriximináOriximiná is the westernmost and second largest city in the Brazilian state of Pará. The city lies on the Trombetas river, 40 km northwest of Óbidos. The city is crossed by the Equator....
– Oriximiná AirportOriximiná AirportOriximiná Airport is the airport serving Oriximiná, Brazil.-External links:... - Santarém – Maestro Wilson Fonseca AirportSantarém-Maestro Wilson Fonseca AirportSantarém–Maestro Wilson Fonseca Airport is the airport serving Santarém, Brazil. It is named after the composer Wilson Dias da Fonseca , who was born in Santarém.It is operated by Infraero.-Airlines and destinations:-Accidents and incidents:...
Terminated destinations
- Brazil
- Boa Vista, Breves, Macapá, Monte Alegre, Porto de Moz
- Guyana
- Georgetown
- Suriname
- Paramaribo
Fleet
The fleet of Meta includes the following aircraft configured in all-economy class (as of July 2011):| Aircraft | Total | Passengers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer EMB 120RT Brasília Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia -Accidents:*Brazilian Air Force on July 8, 1988 an Embraer EMB 120RT Brasília registration FAB-2001 crashed during and engine-out landing at São José dos Campos. Five of the 9 occupants died.... |
2 | 30 |
| Aircraft | Total | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Embraer EMB 110P1 Bandeirante Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante The Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante is a general purpose 15-21 passenger twin-turboprop light transport aircraft suitable for military and civil duties... |
1 |