Estonia's former national carrier connecting the Baltic region.
Founded
1991
Headquarters
Tallinn, Estonia
Estonian Air was the national airline of Estonia, operating scheduled passenger services from Tallinn to destinations across Europe. Founded in 1991 following the restoration of Estonian independence, the carrier served as the country's flag carrier for over two decades.
The airline faced persistent financial difficulties throughout its history, relying on government subsidies to remain operational. After the European Commission ruled that state aid received by Estonian Air was illegal under EU competition rules, the airline was forced to cease operations.
Estonian Air suspended all flights on November 8, 2015, and entered bankruptcy proceedings. Its successor, Nordic Aviation Group (operating as Nordica), was established to continue some air services from Estonia.
Hubs & network
Estonian Air operated primarily from Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL) as its single main hub.
Fleet
The airline operated a small fleet including Bombardier CRJ900 regional jets and Boeing 737 aircraft during its later years.
Notable facts
- ›Estonian Air was established in 1991 following Estonia's independence from the Soviet Union.
- ›The European Commission ruled in 2015 that approximately €85 million in state aid to Estonian Air was illegal.
- ›Estonian Air ceased all operations on November 8, 2015, and declared bankruptcy.
- ›Nordic Aviation Group (Nordica) was created as a successor entity to maintain Estonian air connectivity.
- ›At its peak, Estonian Air served over a dozen European destinations from Tallinn.
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