Nicaragüense de Aviación
Defunct airline in Nicaragua, 1992–2004
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| Founded | 1992 | ||||||
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| Ceased operations | 2004 (Merged into TACA International Airlines) | ||||||
| Hubs | Augusto C. Sandino International Airport | ||||||
| Frequent-flyer program | Distancia | ||||||
| Fleet size | 3 | ||||||
| Destinations | 9 | ||||||
| Parent company | Grupo TACA (49%) | ||||||
| Headquarters | Managua, Nicaragua | ||||||
| Website | www | ||||||
Nicaragüense de Aviación (also known as NICA) was an airline based in Nicaragua. Its main hub was the Augusto C. Sandino International Airport. The commercial airline was a full associate member of the Grupo TACA alliance of El Salvador.
History
NICA was founded in 1992 from the remains of Aeronica and commenced operations from Managua to Miami. In 1994, the Grupo TACA acquired 49% of NICA and reorganized the airline without government intervention.
In 2004, the airline ceased operations and merged into TACA International Airlines. Its domestic flights were given to Nicaragua's domestic flag carrier, La Costeña, an airline that joined the TACA Regional alliance.
Destinations
- Managua (Augusto C. Sandino International Airport) Hub
- Bluefields (Bluefields Airport)
- Puerto Cabezas (Puerto Cabezas Airport)
- Corn Island (Corn Island Airport)
Fleet
NICA formerly operated the following aircraft:[1][2]
See also
References
External links
- Airliners.net Search
- Airline memorabilia: Nica (1994)
Portals:
Nicaragua
Aviation
