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| Founded | 23 May 1994; 30 years ago (1994-05-23) | ||||||
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| AOC # | ES.AOC.002[1] | ||||||
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| Frequent-flyer program | Avios | ||||||
| Alliance | Oneworld (affiliate) | ||||||
| Fleet size | 39[citation needed] | ||||||
| Destinations | 70[2] | ||||||
| Parent company | Strategic Alliance of Regional Airlines (SARA) | ||||||
| Headquarters | Valencia,Valencian Community, Spain | ||||||
| Revenue |  €500 million (2013)[3] | ||||||
| Employees | 1,500 (2013)[3] | ||||||
| Website | www | ||||||
Air Nostrum (doing business asIberia Regional) is a Spanishregional airline based inValencia.[4]
An affiliate member of theOneworldairline alliance, it operates 91 domestic and international routes to 51 destinations, and charter flights. Its main base isValencia Airport, with hubs atBarcelona–El Prat Airport andMadrid–Barajas Airport.[5]
Limited operations are also carried out on behalf of Brussels Airlines, replacing relatedwet-lease specialist airline CityJet, having begun in late 2018. Air Nostrum is also a part owner ofIryo, a Spanish high-speed rail service which began operating in November 2022.[6]
In October 2023, it was announced that Air Nostrum had completed its merger with CityJet.[7] Furthermore, it was reported that its current shareholders would have controlling interest (80%) of the entity created from the merger, Strategic Alliance of Regional Airlines (SARA).
The airline was established on 23 May 1994 and started operations on 15 December.[8] It used to offer a comprehensive meal service on all scheduled flights.
In early 2008, the airline eliminated its 'regional business class' cabin. The cabin is now split into separate business and economy sections along the lines of other major airlines. Economy passengers can purchase drinks and snacks from an onboard menu.[9]
On February 7, 2012, Air Nostrum presented an ERE (a legal form of workforce reduction and redundancies) that will affect its 1,800 workers for two years, due to the increase in fuel prices and the drop in income. It is estimated that during the two years, 15 Bombardier CRJ200 aircraft will be grounded and most of its routes will be abandoned at a loss.[10]
On March 31, 2014, the airline announced the entry into the company's capital of a group of Valencian businessmen with the participation of the then CEO of the company, Carlos Bertomeu, as well as Antonio Pellicer and José Remohí, owners of the IVI, with an estimated capital of 25 million euros, divided between capital and debt.[11]
In September 2017, it filed an application to operate high speed rail services fromMadrid Atocha toGare de Montpellier-Saint-Roch in SouthernFrance from 5 October 2018 withAVE Class 100 trains leased fromRenfe Operadora.[12]
On 17 July 2018, Air Nostrum andCityJet of Ireland announced they would merge to form the largest regional airline in Europe, however will remain as separate brands.[13] The merger was completed in 2023.
In June 2022, it was announced that Air Nostrum had placed a reservation on tenHybrid Air Vehicles Airlander 10airships. Introduction to service is scheduled for 2026.[14] In August 2023, Air Nostrum doubled their reservation from ten to twenty HAV Airlander 10 aircraft.[15]
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As of January 2025, the Air Nostrum fleet consists of the following aircraft:[citation needed]
| Aircraft | In Service | Orders | Passengers | Notes |
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| ATR 72-600 | 6 | — | 72 | |
| Bombardier CRJ200 | 6 | — | 50 | |
| Bombardier CRJ1000 | 27 | — | 100 | |
| Airlander 10 | — | 20[16] | 100[16] | Launch customer.[16] Deliveries from 2027.[17] |
| Total | 39 | 20 | ||
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