August 28, 2007 at 10:20 pm
(I)DASH Q-400
A new low-cost airline is born in Argentina.
The company name is Línea Aérea Cuyana.
Gabriel Blanco is the president and founder of the airline.
He graduated and has a degree in aeronautical engineering.In spite of it,he has never been working as an engineer,he was growing working and developing another skills at different Latin American airlines.acquiring knowledge from these ones in management area.
The executive has an extensive experience in the business.People who know him,ensure that this man loves aviation and he really understands market trends,passenger needs and business opportunities.
This new airline begins to operate in May2008.
Development of the enterprise involves an investment around 300 millon dollar.
The company’s hub will be located at Mendoza,land of wine industry and one of the most beautiful cities of Argentina.
Cuyana’s objective is to complement flights from the others high-cost companies,that at the moment are operating in argentina’s local market;Aerolínea Argentinas and LAN.
The company has planned starting regional and internatrional flights between second and third year.
Línea Aérea Cuyana has announced the acquisition for its fleet of:
2 Dash-8,2 Saab-340,4 Boeing-737 and 1 Boeing-767.
Actually,we could traduce Latin America air transportation in a hard job,so due this,executives of the company are traveling several states belong Argentina,meeting and having interviews with governors in oerder to obtain subsidies for aircraft fuel.
Unfortunally,if we talk about Argentina’s domestic market,the only way to ensure business rentable is with;”FUEL SUBSIDIES”.
Another curiosity,Dylan Lauren,daughter of fashion designer”Ralph Lauren” invests in the company.This is due Dylan Lauren and Gabriel Blanco are old friends and she has always been interested in Blanco’s aviation project and business.
Beyond words,this new airline will start flying far and wide Argentina next year……and we’ll certainly be waiting for it.
By: Nichols - 30th August 2007 at 04:51
Thanks a lot and nice to meet you NEWFOREST !!!
By: Newforest - 29th August 2007 at 08:47
Welcome to the Forum and thanks for the news. Prettty amazing that a start up company is introducing four different types of aircraft and is also visiting Canada to discuss leases with Bombardier.
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