TAESA
Encyclopedia
TAESA was a low cost airline
with its headquarters in No. 27 of Hangar Zone C on the grounds of Mexico City International Airport
in Mexico City
, Mexico
. The airline, owned by a business person legally represented by José Henonin, was established on April 27, 1988 operating executive planes and later on 1989 received their first Boeing 727-100 launching regular service.
Taesa began growing rapidly with 727's later on 1991 received their first 757-200 and became the first commercial airline in Mexico with this aircraft model, on the same year some 737-300's were added, later on more 757's and a sole 767-300 was added among a bunch of 737's 200/300/400/500 Taesa was at that time the first 737-500 operator in Latin America.
The first half of the 90's Taesa was quite successful flying cargo for DHL and Serpaprosa on their 727-100C's, on this first half some 737's were leased to Garuda Indonesia to make Asian flights. Meanwhile, they won charter contracts like Apple Vacations. In the domestic Market, TAESA started a fare war with the main carriers, AeroMexico and Mexicana.
After the 1995 break-down in the Mexican economy, they gave up the new planes in favor to re-using more the 727-100/200, adding DC-9-15's DC-10-30's and later a pair of A300B4's.
Taesa was the first Mexican airline flying to Japan with 2 flights a week during 4 months in 1995.
The airline was having regulatory and maintenance issues for quite some time with a constant anti-labor politics, the accident of Flight 725
resulted in the suspension of its license, hastening the airline's demise.
After the accident the airline went through a huge inspection on behalf of the Mexican DGAC and was subject to comply certain security issues to resume operations, the airline was declared bankrupt on February 21, 2000.
Some of the staff and assets were taken over and Líneas Aéreas Azteca
was established on 9 May 2000 and started operations on 1 June 2001 operating domestic services with Boeing 737
aircraft .
It was one of Mexico's first special low-cost carriers.
Airports served in the United States:
covered the Tijuana
–Mexico City
route with a stop in Uruapan
, Michoacán
, Mexico
. A McDonnell-Douglas DC-9-31 used to fly this route. On November 9, 1999, flight 725 went down a few minutes after leaving the Uruapan International Airport
en-route to Mexico City
. 18 people were killed in the accident, which prompted inquiries regarding the airline's safety
and maintenance procedures.
Airbus A300
ATR 42
Boeing 727-100
Boeing 727-200
Boeing 737-200
Boeing 737-300
Boeing 737-400
Boeing 737-500
Boeing 757-200
Boeing 767-300
McDonnell Douglas DC-9
McDonnell Douglas DC-10
McDonnell Douglas MD-80
Fokker F27
Lockheed JetStar
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...
with its headquarters in No. 27 of Hangar Zone C on the grounds of Mexico City International Airport
Mexico City International Airport
Benito Juárez International Airport , in Venustiano Carranza, one of the sixteen boroughs into which Mexico's Federal District is divided, is a commercial airport that serves Mexico City, the capital of Mexico...
in Mexico City
Mexico City
Mexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole...
, Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
. The airline, owned by a business person legally represented by José Henonin, was established on April 27, 1988 operating executive planes and later on 1989 received their first Boeing 727-100 launching regular service.
Taesa began growing rapidly with 727's later on 1991 received their first 757-200 and became the first commercial airline in Mexico with this aircraft model, on the same year some 737-300's were added, later on more 757's and a sole 767-300 was added among a bunch of 737's 200/300/400/500 Taesa was at that time the first 737-500 operator in Latin America.
The first half of the 90's Taesa was quite successful flying cargo for DHL and Serpaprosa on their 727-100C's, on this first half some 737's were leased to Garuda Indonesia to make Asian flights. Meanwhile, they won charter contracts like Apple Vacations. In the domestic Market, TAESA started a fare war with the main carriers, AeroMexico and Mexicana.
After the 1995 break-down in the Mexican economy, they gave up the new planes in favor to re-using more the 727-100/200, adding DC-9-15's DC-10-30's and later a pair of A300B4's.
Taesa was the first Mexican airline flying to Japan with 2 flights a week during 4 months in 1995.
The airline was having regulatory and maintenance issues for quite some time with a constant anti-labor politics, the accident of Flight 725
TAESA Flight 725
TAESA Flight 725 covered the Tijuana–Mexico City route with a stop in Uruapan, Michoacán, Mexico. A McDonnell-Douglas DC-9-31 used to fly this route. On November 9, 1999, flight 725 went down a few minutes after leaving the Uruapan Airport en-route to...
resulted in the suspension of its license, hastening the airline's demise.
After the accident the airline went through a huge inspection on behalf of the Mexican DGAC and was subject to comply certain security issues to resume operations, the airline was declared bankrupt on February 21, 2000.
Some of the staff and assets were taken over and Líneas Aéreas Azteca
Líneas Aéreas Azteca
Líneas Aéreas Azteca was a low-cost airline based in Mexico City, Mexico. It operated domestic scheduled services and international services to the USA. Its main base is Mexico City International Airport, with a hub at General Abelardo L...
was established on 9 May 2000 and started operations on 1 June 2001 operating domestic services with Boeing 737
Boeing 737
The Boeing 737 is a short- to medium-range, twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner. Originally developed as a shorter, lower-cost twin-engine airliner derived from Boeing's 707 and 727, the 737 has developed into a family of nine passenger models with a capacity of 85 to 215 passengers...
aircraft .
It was one of Mexico's first special low-cost carriers.
Cities Served
In 1997 TAESA served the following cities in Mexico:- ACA - Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico - Alvarez International
- AGU - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes - Lic. Jesús Terán Peredo International Airpor
- BJX - Leon/Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico - Del Bajio
- CUN - Cancun, Mexico
- CJS - Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico - International Abraham Gonzalez
- CUL - Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico
- GDL - Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico - Miguel Hidalgo International
- HMO - Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico - General Ignacio Pesqueira Garcia
- TIJ - Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico - General Abelardo L. Rodríguez
- MID - Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico - Mérida International
- MEX - Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico - Benito Juarez International Airport
- MTY - Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico - Escobedo
- MLM - Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico - Municipal
- PVR - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico - Gustavo Diaz Ordaz
- TAP - Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico - Tapachula International
- ZCL - Zacatecas, Zacatecas, Mexico
Airports served in the United States:
- EGE - Vail/Eagle, CO, USA - Eagle County Regional
- LRD - Laredo, TX, USA - International
- OAK - Oakland, CA, USA - Metropolitan Oakland International Airport
- ORD - Chicago, IL, USA - O'hare International Airport
Incidents and accidents
TAESA Flight 725TAESA Flight 725
TAESA Flight 725 covered the Tijuana–Mexico City route with a stop in Uruapan, Michoacán, Mexico. A McDonnell-Douglas DC-9-31 used to fly this route. On November 9, 1999, flight 725 went down a few minutes after leaving the Uruapan Airport en-route to...
covered the Tijuana
Tijuana
Tijuana is the largest city on the Baja California Peninsula and center of the Tijuana metropolitan area, part of the international San Diego–Tijuana metropolitan area. An industrial and financial center of Mexico, Tijuana exerts a strong influence on economics, education, culture, art, and politics...
–Mexico City
Mexico City
Mexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole...
route with a stop in Uruapan
Uruapan
Uruapan is a city and municipality in the west-central part of the Mexican state of Michoacán. The city is the municipal seat of the municipality...
, Michoacán
Michoacán
Michoacán officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Michoacán de Ocampo is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 113 municipalities and its capital city is Morelia...
, Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
. A McDonnell-Douglas DC-9-31 used to fly this route. On November 9, 1999, flight 725 went down a few minutes after leaving the Uruapan International Airport
Uruapan International Airport
-Accidents and incidents:*TAESA Flight 725, a DC-9, crashed on take-off from Uruapan international airport en route to Mexico City on November 25, 1999, killing 18 people.- External links:* The Airport Guide: * A-Z World Airports: *....
en-route to Mexico City
Mexico City
Mexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole...
. 18 people were killed in the accident, which prompted inquiries regarding the airline's safety
Air safety
Air safety is a term encompassing the theory, investigation and categorization of flight failures, and the prevention of such failures through regulation, education and training. It can also be applied in the context of campaigns that inform the public as to the safety of air travel.-United...
and maintenance procedures.
Fleet
TAESA's Commercial Fleet throughout its history included the following airplanes:Airbus A300
Airbus A300
The Airbus A300 is a short- to medium-range widebody jet airliner. Launched in 1972 as the world's first twin-engined widebody, it was the first product of Airbus Industrie, a consortium of European aerospace companies, wholly owned today by EADS...
- 2 - Airbus A300B4-203(F)
ATR 42
ATR 42
-Civil operators:The largest operators of the ATR-42 are FedEx Express, Airlinair, TRIP Linhas Aéreas,and Mexico City-based Aeromar respectively. Number of aircraft as of 2010:Some 70 other airlines operate smaller numbers of the type....
- 1 - ATR 42-312
- 1 - ATR 42-320
Boeing 727-100
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...
- 1 - Boeing 727-014(F)
- 3 - Boeing 727-022
- 2 - Boeing 727-023
- 1 - Boeing 727-024(C)
- 1 - Boeing 727-027
- 2 - Boeing 727-031
- 1 - Boeing 727-035
- 1 - Boeing 727-051
- 1 - Boeing 727-064
- 1 - Boeing 727-114
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...
- 1 - Boeing 727-225
- 1 - Boeing 727-290
Boeing 737-200
Boeing 737
The Boeing 737 is a short- to medium-range, twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner. Originally developed as a shorter, lower-cost twin-engine airliner derived from Boeing's 707 and 727, the 737 has developed into a family of nine passenger models with a capacity of 85 to 215 passengers...
- 2 - Boeing 737-2H6
- 3 - Boeing 737-2T4
Boeing 737-300
Boeing 737
The Boeing 737 is a short- to medium-range, twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner. Originally developed as a shorter, lower-cost twin-engine airliner derived from Boeing's 707 and 727, the 737 has developed into a family of nine passenger models with a capacity of 85 to 215 passengers...
- 1 - Boeing 737-3Q8
- 1 - Boeing 737-382
- 6 - Boeing 737-3Y0
- 1 - Boeing 737-3Y0(F)
- 5 - Boeing 737-33A
- 3 - Boeing 737-3K2
- 1 - Boeing 737-3M8
Boeing 737-400
Boeing 737
The Boeing 737 is a short- to medium-range, twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner. Originally developed as a shorter, lower-cost twin-engine airliner derived from Boeing's 707 and 727, the 737 has developed into a family of nine passenger models with a capacity of 85 to 215 passengers...
- 1 - Boeing 737-4Y0
- 1 - Boeing 737-4Q8
Boeing 737-500
Boeing 737
The Boeing 737 is a short- to medium-range, twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner. Originally developed as a shorter, lower-cost twin-engine airliner derived from Boeing's 707 and 727, the 737 has developed into a family of nine passenger models with a capacity of 85 to 215 passengers...
- 5 - Boeing 737-5Y0
Boeing 757-200
Boeing 757
The Boeing 757 is a mid-size, narrow-body twin-engine jet airliner manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Passenger versions of the twinjet have a capacity of 186 to 289 persons and a maximum range of , depending on variant and cabin configuration...
- 2 - Boeing 757-2Y0
- 1 - Boeing 757-2J4
- 1 - Boeing 757-225
- 1 - Boeing 757-2K2
- 1 - Boeing 757-236
- 1 - Boeing 757-23A(F)
Boeing 767-300
Boeing 767
The Boeing 767 is a mid-size, wide-body twin-engine jet airliner built by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. It was the manufacturer's first wide-body twinjet and its first airliner with a two-crew glass cockpit. The aircraft features two turbofan engines, a supercritical wing, and a conventional tail...
- 1 - Boeing 767-3YO(ER)
McDonnell Douglas DC-9
McDonnell Douglas DC-9
The McDonnell Douglas DC-9 is a twin-engine, single-aisle jet airliner. It was first manufactured in 1965 with its maiden flight later that year. The DC-9 was designed for frequent, short flights. The final DC-9 was delivered in October 1982.The DC-9 was followed in subsequent modified forms by...
- 2 - Douglas DC-9-14
- 3 - Douglas DC-9-15
- 1 - Douglas DC-9-32
McDonnell Douglas DC-10
McDonnell Douglas DC-10
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 is a three-engine widebody jet airliner manufactured by McDonnell Douglas. The DC-10 has range for medium- to long-haul flights, capable of carrying a maximum 380 passengers. Its most distinguishing feature is the two turbofan engines mounted on underwing pylons and a...
- 2 - Douglas DC-10-30
- 1 - Douglas DC-10-30(CF)
McDonnell Douglas MD-80
- 3 - McDonnell Douglas MD-87
Fokker F27
Fokker F27
The Fokker F27 Friendship is a turboprop airliner designed and built by the Dutch aircraft manufacturer Fokker.-Design and development:Design of the Fokker F27 started in the 1950s as a replacement to the successful Douglas DC-3 airliner...
- 1 - Fokker F-27(F) Friendship
Lockheed JetStar
Lockheed JetStar
The Lockheed JetStar is a business jet produced from the early 1960s through the 1970s. The JetStar was the first dedicated business jet to enter service. It was also one of the largest aircraft in the class for many years, seating ten plus two crew...
- 1 - Lockheed 731 Jetstar