Electra Airways
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| Founded | 2016 | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | August 2017 | ||||||
| AOC # | BG 60[1] | ||||||
| Hubs | Varna Airport, Katowice Airport, Burgas Airport | ||||||
| Fleet size | 8 | ||||||
| Headquarters | Sofia, Bulgaria | ||||||
| Website | www | ||||||
Electra Airways is a European charter and ACMI airline with headquarters in Sofia (Bulgaria).
History
[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 eight 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), North Africa (Tunisia), and the Middle East.
Fleet
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Current fleet
[edit]Electra Airways' fleet consists of the following aircraft (as of August 2024):[2][3]
| Aircraft | In Service | Orders | Passengers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbus A320-200 | 9 | [3] | 180 | |
| Airbus A321-100 | 1 | — | 219 | |
| Total | 10 | — | ||
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
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Media related to Electra Airways at Wikimedia Commons
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