Nella Linhas Aéreas

NELLA Linhas Aéreas Ltda, also known as NELLA, is a planned Brazilian low-cost airline to be based at Brasília International Airport.[2][3][4][5] It plans to start operations during 2022.[6]

NELLA Linhas Aéreas
IATA ICAO Callsign
– NEL NELLA
Founded14 February 2020 (2020-02-14)
HubsBrasília
Focus citiesSão Paulo–Guarulhos
Subsidiaries
Parent companyNELLA Airlines Group
HeadquartersBrasília, Brazil
Key peopleMaurício Souza (CEO)
Employees140[1]
Websitevoenella.com.br

NELLA has intentions to operate cargo flights in the future with a Boeing 737-400F.[7]

History

Currently, NELLA Linhas Aéreas it is in the certification phase, which includes the preparation of operational manuals and their evaluation.[8] However, as of May 2022 the certification process is dormant.[9]

On July 19, 2021, NELLA Linhas Aéreas announced the purchase of Albatros Airlines. Now Albatros Airlines has a new corporate image and trade name, as Albatros Airlines by Nella.[8]

On August 10, 2021, NELLA Linhas Aéreas announced the purchase of Línea Aérea Amaszonas, a Bolivian airline, for U$50 million, that anticipated the operations of NELLA Linhas Aéreas.[10]

In November 2021, NELLA Linhas Aéreas announced its strategy of expanding operations with the re-launch of Líneas Aéreas Paraguayas.[11][12]

In February 2023, it emerged that NELLA Linhas Aéreas has acquired Mexican carrier, Aeromar, according to logo rebrands. The deal is not officially confirmed.[13][14]

Destinations

NELLA Linhas Aéreas has been planning to fly to 78 different airports in Brazil. But as of February 2023, no operations have been initiated.[15]

Fleet

The fleet of NELLA Linhas Aéreas may include the following aircraft:[16][4][5]

NELLA Linhas Aéreas fleet
Aircraft In
service		 Orders Passengers Notes
Airbus A320-200 — 5 TBA
ATR 42-300 — 4 TBA
ATR 72 — 5 TBA
Boeing 737-500 — 1 TBA Registered as PR-JKL[17]
Boeing 777-300ER — 2 TBA
Nella Cargo fleet
Boeing 737-400F — 1 Cargo
Total — 18

See also

References
  1. Vieira, Rodrigo (2021-08-11). "Amaszonas é vendida por US$ 50 mi para low-cost Nella Airlines". Portal PANROTAS. Retrieved 2021-09-19.
  2. Monaco, Juliana (2020-08-03). "Conheça a Nella, nova low-cost brasileira focada no regional". Portal PANROTAS. Retrieved 2021-09-19.
  3. Ferreira, Carlos (2020-07-05). "NELLA Linhas Aéreas: nasce uma nova empresa aérea regional brasileira". AEROIN (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2021-09-19.
  4. "Nella Airlines é a 1ª companhia brasileira criada com capital 100% estrangeiro". Dicas de Viagem (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2020-11-23. Retrieved 2021-09-19.
  5. "NELLA Linhas Aereas | Book Flights and Save". www.alternativeairlines.com. Retrieved 2021-09-19.
  6. "Nella Airlines compra Amaszonas Línea Aerea". www.migalhas.com.br. Retrieved 2021-09-19.
  7. "Nella Airlines may start flying a 737-400F in 2022 | Cargo Facts". Retrieved 2021-09-19.
  8. Basseto, Murilo (2021-07-21). "Nella Linhas Aéreas agora controla empresa aérea da Venezuela". AEROIN (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2021-09-19.
  9. "Nella troca gestão da Amaszonas, que segue apenas com voos domésticos na Bolívia". Aeroin (in Portuguese). 3 May 2022. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
  10. Vieira, Rodrigo (2021-08-11). "Amaszonas é vendida por US$ 50 mi para low-cost Nella Airlines". Portal PANROTAS. Retrieved 2021-09-14.
  11. "Paraguay: Paraguayan Airlines returns under Nella's leadership". Aviacionline.com. 29 November 2021. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
  12. "The spirit of Líneas Aéreas Paraguayas returning to the skies next year?". Mercopress.com. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
  13. Ferreira, Carlos (2 February 2023). "Nella estaria com novo projeto, que pode ser a salvação da mexicana Aeromar". Aeroin (in Portuguese). AEROIN. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
  14. "Aeromar al borde bancarrota". AIRGWAYS (in Spanish). AIRGWAYS. 7 February 2023. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
  15. "Investimento de R$ 500 milhões fortalece criação da Nella Linhas Aéreas | Tudo Viagem". A Crítica. Retrieved 2021-09-04.
  16. "Nella Airlines Fleet Details and History". www.planespotters.net. Retrieved 2021-09-19.
  17. says, Tio do Leite (2020-12-11). "Exclusivo! Nella Linhas Aéreas recebe investimento de U$ 100 milhões". Dicas de Viagem (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2021-09-19.
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