Electra Airways

Electra Airways
Електра Еъруейс
IATA ICAO Call sign
3E[citation needed] EAF ELECTRA
Founded2016
Commenced operationsAugust 2017
AOC #BG 60[1]
HubsVarna Airport, Katowice Airport, Burgas Airport
Fleet size8
HeadquartersSofia, Bulgaria
Websitewww.electra-airways.com

Electra Airways is a European charter and ACMI airline with headquarters in Sofia (Bulgaria).

History

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

The airline currently operates flights in Europe (Poland, Italy, Bulgaria, Greece), North Africa (Tunisia), and the Middle East.

Fleet

Current fleet

Electra Airways' fleet consists of the following aircraft (as of August 2024):[2][3]

Electra Airways Fleet
Aircraft In Service Orders Passengers Notes
Airbus A320-200 9 [3] 180
Airbus A321-100 1 219
Total 10

Former fleet

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

  1. ^ Electra Airways AOC
  2. ^ "Global Airline Guide 2019 (Part One)". Airliner World: 7. October 2019.
  3. ^ a b c Electra Airways Fleet Details and History retrieved 30 October 2022

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