Nella Linhas Aéreas
 | This article needs to be updated. (October 2023) |
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| Founded | February 14, 2020 | ||||||
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| Hubs | Brasília International Airport | ||||||
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| Parent company | NELLA Airlines Group | ||||||
| Headquarters | Brasília, Brazil | ||||||
| Key people | Maurício Souza (CEO) | ||||||
| Employees | 140 (2021)[1] | ||||||
| Website | voenella | ||||||
NELLA Linhas Aéreas Ltda, also known as NELLA, is a planned Brazilian low-cost airline to be based at Brasília International Airport.[2][3][4][5] It planned to start operations during 2022.[6][needs update]
NELLA has intentions to operate cargo flights in the future with a Boeing 737-400F.[7][needs update]
History[edit]
Currently, NELLA Linhas Aéreas it is in the certification phase, which includes the preparation of operational manuals and their evaluation.[8] However, as of May 2022 the certification process is dormant.[9]
On July 19, 2021, NELLA announced the purchase of Albatros Airlines and had its corporate image and trade name changed to Albatros Airlines by Nella.[8] On August 10, 2021, it announced the purchase of Línea Aérea Amaszonas for U$50 million, which anticipated their operations.[10]
In November 2021, NELLA announced its strategy of expanding operations with the re-launch of Líneas Aéreas Paraguayas.[11][12] However, this has not happened yet.
In February 2023, it emerged that NELLA acquired Mexican carrier, Aeromar, according to logo rebrands on its website. The deal was never officially confirmed and the airline ceased operations the same month.[13][14]
In September 2023, NELLA sold off Amaszonas to a businessman, due to a dispute with the Bolivian authorities over a non-payment with a lessor.[15]
Destinations[edit]
NELLA Linhas Aéreas has been planning to fly to 78 different airports in Brazil. But as of October 2023, no operations have been initiated.[16]
Fleet[edit]
The fleet of NELLA Linhas Aéreas may include the following aircraft:[4][5]
| Aircraft | In service |
Orders | Passengers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATR 42-300 | — | 4 | 45 | |
| ATR 72 | — | 5 | 70 | |
| Boeing 737-500 | — | 1 | 146 | Registered as PR-JKL[17][better source needed] |
| Nella Cargo fleet | ||||
| Boeing 737-400F | — | 1 | Cargo | |
| Total | — | 11 | ||
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Vieira, Rodrigo (2021-08-11). "Amaszonas é vendida por US$ 50 mi para low-cost Nella Airlines". Portal PANROTAS. Retrieved 2021-09-19.
- ^ Monaco, Juliana (2020-08-03). "Conheça a Nella, nova low-cost brasileira focada no regional". Portal PANROTAS. Retrieved 2021-09-19.
- ^ Ferreira, Carlos (2020-07-05). "NELLA Linhas Aéreas: nasce uma nova empresa aérea regional brasileira". AEROIN (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2021-09-19.
- ^ a b "Nella Airlines é a 1ª companhia brasileira criada com capital 100% estrangeiro". Dicas de Viagem (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2020-11-23. Retrieved 2021-09-19.
- ^ a b "NELLA Linhas Aereas | Book Flights and Save". www.alternativeairlines.com. Retrieved 2021-09-19.
- ^ "Nella Airlines compra Amaszonas Línea Aerea". www.migalhas.com.br. Retrieved 2021-09-19.
- ^ "Nella Airlines may start flying a 737-400F in 2022 | Cargo Facts". 23 December 2020. Retrieved 2021-09-19.
- ^ a b Basseto, Murilo (2021-07-21). "Nella Linhas Aéreas agora controla empresa aérea da Venezuela". AEROIN (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2021-09-19.
- ^ "Nella troca gestão da Amaszonas, que segue apenas com voos domésticos na Bolívia". Aeroin (in Portuguese). 3 May 2022. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
- ^ Vieira, Rodrigo (2021-08-11). "Amaszonas é vendida por US$ 50 mi para low-cost Nella Airlines". Portal PANROTAS. Retrieved 2021-09-14.
- ^ "Paraguay: Paraguayan Airlines returns under Nella's leadership". Aviacionline.com. 29 November 2021. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
- ^ "The spirit of Líneas Aéreas Paraguayas returning to the skies next year?". Mercopress.com. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
- ^ Ferreira, Carlos (2 February 2023). "Nella estaria com novo projeto, que pode ser a salvação da mexicana Aeromar". Aeroin (in Portuguese). AEROIN. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
- ^ "Aeromar al borde bancarrota". AIRGWAYS (in Spanish). AIRGWAYS. 7 February 2023. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
- ^ "Sale of Amaszonas is almost complete, says Bolivian government". Airdatanews.com. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
- ^ "Investimento de R$ 500 milhões fortalece criação da Nella Linhas Aéreas | Tudo Viagem". A Crítica. Retrieved 2021-09-04.
- ^ says, Tio do Leite (2020-12-11). "Exclusivo! Nella Linhas Aéreas recebe investimento de U$ 100 milhões". Dicas de Viagem (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2021-09-19.
