Air Nostrum

Air Nostrum (Iberia Regional)
IATA ICAO Callsign
YW ANE AIR NOSTRUM
Founded 23 May 1994
Hubs
Frequent-flyer program Iberia Plus Avios
Alliance Oneworld (Affiliate)
Fleet size 44
Destinations 58[1]
Parent company Iberia (franchised)
Headquarters Valencia, Spain
Revenue Decrease €500 million (2013)[2]
Employees 1,500 (2013)[2]
Website www.airnostrum.com

Air Nostrum, Líneas Aéreas del Mediterráneo, S.A., also known as Iberia Regional, is a regional airline based in Valencia, Spain.[3] Air Nostrum is an independent carrier which operates as a franchisee of Iberia Airlines and Binter Canarias. Iberia Regional franchise is a regional partner of Iberia and an affiliate member of the Oneworld airline alliance. Air Nostrum operates 91 domestic and international routes to 51 destinations, and charter flights. Its main base is Valencia Airport, with hubs at Barcelona Airport and Madrid-Barajas Airport.[4]

History

Air Nostrum Bombardier CRJ900 with the new livery

The airline was established on 23 May 1994 and started operations on December 15.[5] It was founded as Líneas Aéreas del Mediterraneo/Air Nostrum in Valencia. In May 1997, Air Nostrum signed an agreement with Iberia to become an Iberia franchise. It acquired Iberia subsidiary Binter Mediterraneo and absorbed its operations. Following Iberia's merger with Aviaco in 1999, additional domestic and international services were taken over by Air Nostrum. It acquired Dutch airline Denim Air in 1999, but disposed of its interest in the company in 2002. Air Nostrum is owned by Nefinsa (74.8%), Caja Duero (22.2%) and Air Nostrum management (3%) and has 2,040 employees (in March 2007).[4]

Destinations

Services

Air Nostrum used to offer a comprehensive meal service on all scheduled flights. In early 2008, the airline eliminated its 'regional business class' cabin. The cabin is now split into separate business and economy sections along the lines of other major airlines. Economy passengers can purchase drinks and snacks from an onboard menu.

Fleet

An Air Nostrum Bombardier CRJ1000 at Bologna Airport.

As of March 2017, the Air Nostrum fleet consisted of the following aircraft:[6][7]

An Air Nostrum ATR 72-600 at Palma de Mallorca Airport.
Air Nostrum fleet
Aircraft In Service Orders Passengers Notes
Y Total
ATR 72-600 5 — 72 72
Bombardier CRJ200 9 — 50 50
Bombardier CRJ900 19 — 90 90 1 leased to Binter Canarias
Bombardier CRJ1000 11 17 100 100 2 leased to Binter Canarias
2 leased to Croatia Airlines
Total 44 16

Incidents and accidents

References

  1. ↑ Air Nostrum figures 1995-2012
  2. 1 2 Air Nostrum "About Us" page as of June 2014
  3. ↑ "Contact List." Air Nostrum. Retrieved on 20 May 2009. "Avda. Comarques del País Valenciá, 2. 46930 Quart de Poblet, Valencia España / Spain"
  4. 1 2 "Directory: World Airlines". Flight International. 2007-03-27. p. 64.
  5. ↑ Air Nostrum History - The First Airline of Regional Aviation in Spain
  6. ↑ Air Nostrum fleet list at planespotters.net
  7. ↑ http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2010/12/16/351039/bombardier-keeps-first-two-crj1000-regional-jets-for.html
  8. ↑ http://www.iasa.com.au/folders/Safety_Issues/others/mellilaf50.html
  9. ↑ Hradecky, Simon. "Report: Air Nostrum CRJ2 at Barcelona on Jan 24th 2007, belly landing". Aviation Herald. Retrieved 25 March 2010.

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