Transaven
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| Founded | 1988[1] | ||||||
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| Ceased operations | c. 2010 | ||||||
| Hubs | Simón Bolívar International Airport | ||||||
| Headquarters | Maiquetía, Venezuela[1] | ||||||
| Website | transaven.com | ||||||
Transaven Airlines (legally Transporte Aereo Venezuela C.A.) was a small Venezuelan airline founded in 1988, specializing in regional flights between Caracas and Los Roques, as well as charters with other Caribbean islands.[1] It ceased operations in 2010, two years after the crash in Los Roques.
Accidents
- On February 2, 2002, a Dornier Do 28 (registered YV-679C) ditched at sea off Larga Island at Los Roques, as the flight was forced to ditch following engine problems. The pilot and all twelve passengers were rescued.[2]
- On January 4, 2008, a Let L-410 (registered YV2081) crashed in Los Roques, killing all 14 on board, which were 2 crew and 12 passengers [2][3]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "La empresa". Archived from the original on June 9, 2002. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
- ^ a b "Transaven - Transporte Aéreo Venezuela; Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives".
- ^ "Accident of a Let 410 operated by Transaven - off los Roques, Venezuela". 4 January 2008.