Aigle Azur
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Aigle Azur | ||
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IATA ZI |
ICAO AAF |
Callsign Aigle Azur |
Founded | 2001 | |
Hubs | Orly Airport Houari Boumedienne Airport |
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Focus cities | Oran Es Senia Airport | |
Fleet size | 9 (2 + on order) | |
Destinations | 24 | |
Headquarters | Paris, France | |
Key people | M. Arezki Idjerouiden | |
Website: http://www.aigle-azur.fr |
Aigle Azur (Transports Aeriens) is an airline based in Paris, France. It is the oldest air transport company in France. It operates charter, wet-lease, cargo and scheduled passenger services within France, Algeria and Portugal.
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[edit] History
While the airline name has a long history, this airline was established in 1970 as Lucas Aviation and later known as Lucas Aigle Azur, operating regional scheduled services, before being renamed. In May 2001 it was acquired by the Groupe GOFAST. It is replacing its Boeing 737s with Airbus aircraft.
In May 2006, it was reportedly considering taking over the ailing Portuguese carrier Hifly.[citation needed]
[edit] Services
See full article: Aigle Azur destinations
[edit] Fleet
The Aigle Azur fleet consists of the following aircraft (as of August 2006) [2] :
- 2 Airbus A319-100
- 4 Airbus A320-200 (+ 2 order)
- 3 Airbus A321-200
In March 2006, the average age of Aigle Azur fleet was 10.9 years. [3]
[edit] External links
[edit] References
- ^ Airline Codes (November 2006)
- ^ Flight International, 3-9 October 2006
- ^ Aigle Azur Fleet Age
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