Avianca Perú

Avianca Perú S.A. (formerly TACA Perú) was an airline based in Lima, Peru. It operated domestic services and international services. Its main base was Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), Lima. The airline operated out of 18 airports. It was part of the Synergy Group and operated its flights with TACA's codes. Through Synergy Group, it was one of the seven nationally branded airlines (Avianca Ecuador, Avianca Honduras, etc.) in the Avianca Holdings group of Latin American airlines. The airline ceased all operations on May 10, 2020.

Avianca Perú
IATA ICAO Callsign
T0 TPU TACA PERÚ
Founded1999
Ceased operationsMay 10, 2020
HubsJorge Chávez International Airport
Frequent-flyer programLifeMiles
AllianceStar Alliance (affiliate)
Fleet size5
Destinations16
Parent companyAvianca Holdings
Key peopleDaniel Ratti
Websiteavianca.com

History

The airline was established in 1999 as TransAm and started operations in July 1999. It was founded by Daniel Ratti and Ernesto Mahle. Later, the airline changed its name to TACA Peru when Grupo TACA took a minority holding.

During 2004 a crisis arose in the aviation industry in Peru, caused by the cessation of operations of Aero Continente, the main operator of internal flights. During this period, TACA Peru made some flights to the city of Rodríguez Ballón International Airport.

In 2007 TACA Peru began a period of expansion and relaunch, increasing the frequencies of its flights to the main cities of Central and South America, offering a wide range of connecting flights from Lima to North America in the mornings and evenings.

In 2012, new national destinations were included, and acquired its first Airbus A330-200 for medium-range international flights and its consideration was announced within the change of commercial brand, within the AviancaTaca group, towards the Avianca brand. There is expectation of greater growth in routes, equipment and a new corporate image.

In 2013, the airlines was renamed to Avianca Peru after AviancaTaca merger. It is owned by Daniel Ratti (51%) and the Synergy Group (49%).

In 2015, the offer to Sao Paulo and San Salvador was expanded, they were operated with the Airbus A330-200. Regarding domestic flights, flights to Chiclayo and Tarapoto were suspended indefinitely, allocating the planes used to an increase in frequencies to Cusco.

On May 10, 2020, the Avianca Holdings announced the cancellation of operations in Peru following its filing for bankruptcy protection, starting a process of liquidation and closure of Avianca Perú, which ended the airline after 21 years of operation.[1]

Destinations
Main article: List of Avianca Perú destinations

Fleet
TACA Peru Airbus flying under the old TACA livery.

The Avianca Perú fleet consisted of the following aircraft:[2]

Avianca Perú Fleet
Aircraft In Service Orders Passengers Notes
C Y Total
Airbus A319-100 1 — 12 108 120
Airbus A320-200 2 — 12 138 150
Airbus A321-200 1 — 12 182 194
Airbus A330-200 1 — 30 222 252
Total 5 —

References
  1. "Avianca Perú anuncia cierre de operaciones y un proceso de disolución y liquidación". RPP Noticias. 10 May 2020. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  2. https://www.planespotters.net/airline/Avianca-Peru


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