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| Founded | 1990 | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | July 18, 1991 | ||||||
| Hubs | Riga International Airport | ||||||
| Fleet size | 5 | ||||||
| Destinations | 18 | ||||||
| Parent company | RAF Avia group | ||||||
| Headquarters | Riga, Latvia | ||||||
| Website | rafavia.aero | ||||||
RAF-Avia is a Latvian airline headquartered in Riga [1] and based at Riga International Airport. [2]
The airline was established in 1990 with the purpose of delivering parts and manufacturing materials for the Riga Autobus Factory (RAF). It started operations in 1991. [2] In 1994, RAF-Avia began to move into the commercial charter sector. In 1996, it became a private limited company. It is 100% owned by the RAF-Avia group. [3]
In August 2016, the airline stationed two aircraft at Frankfurt Hahn Airport to operate ad hoc charter flights. [4]
RAF-Avia operates cargo services for TNT, DHL and others, as well as transport for the military and the United Nations and passenger charters.[ citation needed ] In late 2015 RAF-Avia announced that it is considering starting regular passenger flights in 2016.[ citation needed ]
The RAF-Avia fleet consists of the following aircraft (as of January 2022): [5] [6]
| Aircraft | Total |
|---|---|
| Antonov An-26 | 1 |
| ATR 72-200F | 2 |
| Saab 340AF | 1 |
| Saab 340B | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
The RAF-Avia fleet previously included the following aircraft (as of September 2015): [7] [ needs update ]
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