AeroUnion
In this article, we will explore the topic of AeroUnion in depth, addressing its different aspects, its importance in today's society and its relevance in the contemporary world. Along these lines, we will analyze the impact that AeroUnion has had in various areas, from culture and politics to technology and the economy. We will immerse ourselves in its history, its implications and its evolution over time, with the aim of better understanding its meaning and its influence on our daily lives. Furthermore, we will examine the future prospects of AeroUnion and its possible development in the coming years, as well as the controversies and debates it currently generates.
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| Founded | March 5, 1998 | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | July 2001 | ||||||
| Hubs | Felipe Ángeles International Airport | ||||||
| Secondary hubs | Los Angeles International Airport | ||||||
| Fleet size | 1 | ||||||
| Destinations | 12 | ||||||
| Parent company | Avianca Cargo | ||||||
| Headquarters | Mexico City, Mexico | ||||||
| Key people | Danilo Correa (CEO) | ||||||
| Website | aerounion | ||||||
Aerotransporte de Carga Unión S.A. de C.V., commonly known as AeroUnion, is a scheduled cargo airline headquartered in Hangar Zone G at Mexico City International Airport in Mexico City, Mexico.[1] It operates cargo services within and between Mexico and the United States.[2]
History
The airline was founded on March 5, 1998, but only in November 2000 an application to the United States Department of Transportation for the right to carry cargo between the United States and Mexico was filed.[3] Flight operations were launched in July 2001, with services to the Los Angeles key market being commenced on January 21, 2006.[citation needed]
On March 11, 2014, Avianca Holdings announced that its subsidiary Avianca Cargo entered into a purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the non-voting shares and 25% of the voting shares of AeroUnion.[4]
Destinations
AeroUnion operates the following scheduled services:[5][6]
Fleet
Current fleet
The AeroUnion fleet consists of the following aircraft (as of Janyuary 2025):[10]
| Aircraft | In service | Orders | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbus A330-300P2F | 1 | 3 | [11] | |
| Total | 1 | 3 | ||
Former fleet
The airline previously operated the following aircraft:[citation needed]
| Aircraft | Total | Introduced | Retired | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbus A300B4F | 7 | 2001 | 2019 | [12] |
| Airbus A300-600RF | 3 | 2017 | 2024 | [13] |
| Boeing 767-200ER/BDSF | 2 | 2014 | 2024 | [14] |
Accidents and incidents
- On April 13, 2010, AeroUnion Flight 302, from Mexico City to Monterrey, crashed during landing approach on a highway near Monterrey International Airport, killing all five people on board, as well as a driver in a car that was hit by the airplane.[15]
- On October 27, 2016, an Airbus A300B4F (registered XA-MRC), operating from Mexico City International Airport to Guadalajara International Airport, had to make an emergency landing at the Santa Lucía Air Force Base due to a fire in the turbine. Upon landing, the 10 crew members came to the aid of various rescue bodies. There were no injuries.[16]
- On December 10, 2018, the same A300B4F, XA-MRC, suffered a nose gear collapse while being towed across the ramp in the maintenance area of Mexico City International Airport.[17]
See also
References
- ^ Home Archived April 17, 2010, at the Wayback Machine. AeroUnion. Retrieved on May 13, 2010.
- ^ "Directory: World Airlines". Flight International. 2007-03-27. pp. 50–51.
- ^ "FF B767 SF AeroUnion XA-LRC 1.0.1".
- ^ "Avianca Holdings SA - AnnualReports.com" (PDF).
- ^ "AeroUnion schedule" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-11-07. Retrieved 2017-11-03.
- ^ "Rutas - AeroUnion". Retrieved February 16, 2021.
- ^ a b "Mexico: mas Cargo Airline and AeroUnion move to AIFA airport, joining another ten cargo airlines". Aviacionline.com. August 12, 2023. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
- ^ Roberto Valadez (1 September 2022). "Con AeroUnion, inicia operación de terminal de carga en aeropuerto de Santa Lucía" (in Spanish). Grupo Milenio. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
- ^ "New Route MEX – JFK". Aerounion.com. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
- ^ "Global Airline Guide 2019 (Part One)". Airliner World (October 2019): 21.
- ^ Martin Romero (July 12, 2024). "AeroUnion incorporó un nuevo Airbus A330 P2F en sus rutas a Los Ángeles y Bogotá". Aviacionline.com (in Spanish). Retrieved July 18, 2024.
- ^ "Mexico's AeroUnion ends A300B4 freighter operations". Ch-aviation.com. March 20, 2020.
- ^ Gastón Sena (July 3, 2024). "El retiro del último Airbus A300 de Latinoamérica marca el fin de una era". Aviacionline.com (in Spanish).
- ^ Daniel Martinez Garbuno (August 5, 2024). "Mexico's AeroUnion retires B767s, inducts A330(P2F)". Ch-aviation.com.
- ^ Information on AeroUnion Flight 302 at the Aviation Safety Network
- ^ "Turbine of a commercial airplane catches fire, lands in Saint Lucia". Ordenadorpolitico.com. 28 October 2016. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
- ^ "Accident description". Aviation Safety Network. Retrieved December 15, 2018.
External links
Media related to AeroUnion at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website (in English)
- Official website Archived 2021-03-31 at the Wayback Machine (in Spanish)
