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Cuba's national flag carrier connecting the island to the world.
Founded
1929
Headquarters
Havana, Cuba
Cubana de Aviación is the national airline of Cuba and one of the oldest airlines in Latin America, having been founded in 1929. It operates both international and domestic routes, serving destinations in the Americas, Europe, and the Caribbean.
The airline has faced significant operational challenges in recent decades, including a severely reduced fleet, aging aircraft, and financial difficulties exacerbated by U.S. economic sanctions and the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. These pressures led to the suspension of most international flights at various points in the 2020s.
Despite its struggles, Cubana remains an important symbol of Cuba's aviation heritage and continues to operate under the authority of the Cuban state, with its main hub at José Martí International Airport in Havana.
Hubs & network
Cubana's primary hub is José Martí International Airport (HAV) in Havana, Cuba.
Fleet
Cubana has historically operated Soviet-era aircraft including Antonov and Ilyushin types, with some Airbus A320-family aircraft in more recent years, though its operational fleet has drastically diminished.
Notable facts
- ›Founded on October 8, 1929, making it one of the oldest airlines in Latin America.
- ›The airline is wholly state-owned by the Cuban government.
- ›U.S. economic sanctions have significantly restricted Cubana's ability to acquire modern Western aircraft.
- ›A fatal Cubana de Aviación crash in May 2018 killed 112 of the 113 people on board near Havana.
- ›Cubana suspended most international operations in the early 2020s due to financial and fleet difficulties.
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