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Venezuela's state-owned national carrier connecting the nation.
Founded
2004
Headquarters
Caracas, Venezuela
Conviasa (Consorcio Venezolano de Industrias Aeronáuticas y Servicios Aéreos) is a Venezuelan state-owned airline founded in 2004. It operates domestic routes within Venezuela as well as international services to destinations in the Caribbean, Latin America, and beyond.
The airline was established by the Venezuelan government under President Hugo Chávez as part of broader efforts to expand state control over key industries. Conviasa has faced significant operational challenges over the years, including sanctions imposed by the United States Treasury Department in 2020, which complicated aircraft acquisitions and international operations.
Despite these difficulties, Conviasa continues to serve as Venezuela's primary government-backed carrier, operating flights on routes that private airlines have reduced or eliminated due to the country's economic difficulties.
Hubs & network
Conviasa primarily operates from Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS) in Maiquetía, near Caracas.
Fleet
Conviasa has operated a mixed fleet including Russian-built Ilyushin Il-96 and Antonov An-158 aircraft, as well as smaller turboprop and regional jets.
Notable facts
- ›Conviasa was founded in 2004 under President Hugo Chávez as a state-owned airline.
- ›The U.S. Treasury Department's OFAC sanctioned Conviasa in January 2020, restricting its access to U.S. markets and services.
- ›The airline operated Antonov An-158 regional jets sourced from Belarus as an alternative to Western aircraft affected by sanctions.
- ›Conviasa took over many routes abandoned by private carriers amid Venezuela's ongoing economic crisis.
- ›The airline has been used for government charter and diplomatic missions in addition to commercial services.
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