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LIAT (2020) Ltd, also known as LIAT 2020, is a regional airline based in Antigua and Barbuda that operates scheduled services to destinations in the Caribbean. It is a partnership between the government of Antigua and Barbuda and the Nigerian carrier Air Peace.[1] The airline began operation in 2024.[2]
History
[edit]LIAT 2020 was formed as the successor to the bankrupt carrier LIAT (1974) with financing from the governments of Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica. In 2023, Air Peace acquired a majority stake in the airline.[3] LIAT 2020 began operation in 2024 with a fleet of seven aircraft consisting of ATR 42 turboprops acquired from LIAT (1974) and Embraer ERJ 145 jets acquired from Air Peace.[2][1][4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Birns, Hilka (15 April 2024). "Antigua's LIAT 2020 nears certification". ch-aviation.com. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ a b "LIAT 2020 takes to the skies". Antigua Observer. 7 August 2024. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ Birns, Hilka (5 May 2023). "Nigeria's Air Peace to take majority stake in LIAT 2020". Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ "LIAT 2020 receives two jets from Nigeria – with acquisition of third larger plane in the works". Antigua Observer. 24 April 2024. Retrieved 8 August 2024.