Electra Airways is a European charter and ACMI airline with the headquarter in Sofia (Bulgaria).
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| Founded | 2016 | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | August 2017 | ||||||
| AOC # | BG 60[1] | ||||||
| Hubs | Varna, Katowice, Burgas | ||||||
| Fleet size | 8 | ||||||
| Headquarters | Sofia, Bulgaria | ||||||
| Website | www | ||||||
General Information edit
The airline was founded in 2016 and commenced flight operations one year later in August 2017 with a single Airbus A320 for various tour operators. In 2022 the airline became a part of Vector Group, international aviation holding, comprised by the airline, as well as by the MRO "ETG Maintenance", leasing company "Maverick Horizon" and a capacity provider "Classic Air".
As of 2024 Electra Airways operates 8 A320 family Aircraft (7 A320 and 1 A321), leasing them from Avolon, Carlyle Aviation Partners and Maverick Horizon.
Destinations edit
The airline currently operates flights in Europe (Poland, Italy, Bulgaria, Greece, etc), North Africa (Tunisia), and the Middle East.
Fleet edit
Current fleet edit
Electra Airways' fleet consists of the following aircraft (as of February 2024):[2][3]
| Aircraft | In Service | Orders | Passengers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbus A320-200 | 7 | 1[3] | 180 | Electra Airways |
| Airbus A321-100 | 1 | — | 219 | Electra Airways |
| Total | 8 | — | ||
Former fleet edit
Electra Airways has also previously operated the following aircraft types:[3]
| Aircraft | Total | Introduced | Retired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing 737-400 | 1 | 2019 | 2019 |
| Boeing 737-300 | 1 | 2019 | 2024 |
| Total | 2 |
References edit
- ^ Electra Airways AOC
- ^ "Global Airline Guide 2019 (Part One)". Airliner World: 7. October 2019.
- ^ a b c Electra Airways Fleet Details and History retrieved 30 October 2022
External links edit
Media related to Electra Airways at Wikimedia Commons
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