Noar Linhas Aéreas S/A (Nordeste Aviação Regional Linhas Aéreas) was a Brazilian domestic airline with headquarters in Caruaru, Brazil. Regular scheduled services started on June 14, 2010.[1]
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| Founded | 2009 | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | 2010 | ||||||
| Ceased operations | 2011 | ||||||
| Operating bases | Recife | ||||||
| Fleet size | 1 (+1 ordered) | ||||||
| Parent company | NOAR Aviation | ||||||
| Headquarters | Caruaru, Brazil | ||||||
| Key people | Vicente Jorge Espíndola Rodrigues (President) | ||||||
| Website | www | ||||||
History edit
The company's main objective is to operate in the market of scheduled regional flights on the northeast region of Brazil, connecting its major centers.[2] It was founded in 2009 and on May 14, 2010 the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) granted the final authorization to start operations.[3] Flights began on June 14, 2010.[4][5]
On October 1, 2010, Noar started an operational agreement with Gol Airlines in which Noar acted as a feeder carrier for Gol at Recife.[6] This agreement was suspended in September 2011.
Following operational complications after its July 13, 2011 accident, on September 20, 2011 Noar requested to ANAC the temporary suspension of its services.[7]
On November 26, 2014 Noar lost its operational license.[8]
Destinations edit
Noar Linhas Aéreas operated scheduled services to the following destinations:
- Aracaju – Santa Maria Airport
- Caruaru – Caruaru Airport
- João Pessoa – Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport
- Maceió – Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport
- Mossoró – Gov. Dix-Sept Rosado Airport
- Natal – Augusto Severo International Airport
- Paulo Afonso – Paulo Afonso Airport
- Recife – Guararapes/Gilberto Freyre International Airport
Fleet edit
As of December 2011, the fleet of Noar Linhas Aéreas included the following aircraft:[9]
| Aircraft | Total | Orders | Passengers (Y) | Introduced | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Let L-410 Turbolet | 1 | 1 | 19 | 2010 |
Airline affinity program edit
Noar Linhas Aéreas had no Frequent Flyer Program.
Accidents and incidents edit
- 13 July 2011: a Let L-410 Turbolet registration PR-NOB operating flight 4896 from Recife to Natal and Mossoró crashed shortly after take-off from Recife. All 16 occupants were killed.[10][11]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Oliveira, Marcela (May 20, 2010). "Nova empresa aérea começa a atuar em Alagoas em junho" (in Portuguese). Primeira Edição. Retrieved May 21, 2010.
- ^ "Nordeste Aviação Regional Linhas Aéreas (Brasil)" (in Portuguese). Aviação Brasil. Archived from the original on December 19, 2012. Retrieved May 21, 2010.
- ^ Schapochnik, Claudio (May 17, 2010). "Anac aprova concessão da Noar Linhas Aéreas (PE)" (in Portuguese). Panrotas. Retrieved May 21, 2010.
- ^ Chirotto, Fernando (May 19, 2010). "Noar (PE) inicia operação em junho com quatro voos" (in Portuguese). Panrotas. Retrieved May 21, 2010.
- ^ "Noar Linhas Aéreas" (in Portuguese). Noar Linhas Aéreas. Archived from the original on August 23, 2012. Retrieved June 2, 2010.
- ^ Guirão, Gabriel (September 28, 2010). "Gol firma parceria com Noar e tem primeiro voo sexta-feira" (in Portuguese). Panrotas. Retrieved September 28, 2010.
- ^ Marcelino, Vera (September 20, 2011). "Noar solicita suspensão temporária à ANAC" (in Portuguese). Panrotas. Retrieved September 21, 2011.
- ^ "Ata da reunião deliberativa realizada em 26 de novembro de 2014" (PDF) (in Portuguese). ANAC. November 26, 2014. Retrieved January 5, 2015.
- ^ "Frota atual das empresas brasileiras" (in Portuguese). Aeromuseu. December 31, 2011. Archived from the original on February 26, 2012. Retrieved January 2, 2012.
- ^ "Accident description PR-NOB". Aviation Safety Network. Retrieved 13 July 2011.
- ^ "Noar emite comunicado sobre acidente em Recife" (in Portuguese). Panrotas. July 13, 2011. Archived from the original on March 17, 2012. Retrieved July 13, 2011.
