Nella Linhas Aéreas
NELLA Linhas Aéreas Ltda also known as NELLA, is planned to be a Brazilian low-cost airline to be based at Brasília International Airport.[2][3][4][5] It plans to start operations during 2022.[6]
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Founded | February 14, 2020 | ||||||
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Hubs | Brasília | ||||||
Focus cities | São Paulo–Guarulhos | ||||||
Subsidiaries | Nella Cargo | ||||||
Parent company | NELLA Airlines Group | ||||||
Headquarters | Brasília, Brazil | ||||||
Key people | Maurício Souza (CEO) | ||||||
Employees | 140[1] | ||||||
Website | nellaairlines |
NELLA has intentions to operate cargo flights in the future with a Boeing 737-400F.[7]
History
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 Linhas Aéreas announced the purchase of Albatros Airlines. Now Albatros Airlines has a new corporate image and trade name, as Albatros Airlines by Nella.[8]
On August 10, 2021, NELLA Linhas Aéreas announced the purchase of Línea Aérea Amaszonas, a Bolivian airline, for U$50 million, that anticipated the operations of NELLA Linhas Aéreas.[10]
Destinations
NELLA Linhas Aéreas has been planning to fly to 78 different airports in Brazil but as of January 2022 no operations have been initiated.[11]
Fleet
The fleet of NELLA Linhas Aéreas may include the following aircraft:[12][4][5]
Aircraft | In service |
Orders | Passengers | Notes |
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Airbus A320-200 | — | 5 | TBA | |
ATR 42-300 | — | 4 | TBA | |
ATR 72 | — | 5 | TBA | |
Boeing 737-400F | — | 1 | TBA | |
Boeing 737-500 | — | 1 | TBA | Registered as PR-JKL[13] |
Boeing 777-300 | — | 2 | TBA | |
Total | — | 18 |
See also
References
- Vieira, Rodrigo (2021-08-11). "Amaszonas é vendida por US$ 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.
- "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.
- "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". Retrieved 2021-09-19.
- 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.
- "Investimento de R$ 500 milhões fortalece criação da Nella Linhas Aéreas | Tudo Viagem". A Crítica. Retrieved 2021-09-04.
- "Nella Airlines Fleet Details and History". www.planespotters.net. Retrieved 2021-09-19.
- 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.