Nicaragüense de Aviación

Nicaragüense de Aviación (also known as NICA) was an airline based in Nicaragua. Its main hub was the Augusto C. Sandino International Airport. The commercial airline was a full associate member of the Grupo TACA alliance of El Salvador.

NICA
IATA ICAO Callsign
6Y NIS NICA
Founded1992
Ceased operations2004 (Merged with TACA Airlines)
HubsAugusto C. Sandino International Airport
Frequent-flyer programDistancia (Under TACA)
Fleet size3
Destinations9
Parent companyGrupo TACA (49%)
HeadquartersManagua, Nicaragua
Websitehttp://www.taca.com/

History

NICA was founded in 1992 from the remains of Aeronica and commenced operations from Managua to Miami. In 1994, the Grupo TACA acquired 49% of NICA and reorganized the airline without government intervention.

In 2004, the airline ceased operations and merged with TACA Airlines. Its domestic flight duties were given to Nicaragua's domestic flag carrier, La Costeña, who also joined the TACA Regional alliance. La Costeña however, differs from NICA because it still operates under its company name.

Destinations

 Costa Rica

 El Salvador

 Guatemala

 Nicaragua

 Panama

 United States

Fleet

NICA formerly operated the following aircraft:[1][2]

See also

References

  1. "Nicaraguenses de Aviacion (NICA) Fleet Details and History". www.planespotters.net. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  2. "NICA fleet". aerobernie.bplaced.net. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
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