VolAir

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VolAir Lineas Aereas del Caribe
IATA ICAO Callsign
--VOLAIR
Founded2003
Ceased operationsSeptember 2011
Hubs
Secondary hubs
Fleet size8
Destinations11
Parent company Servair
Headquarters Santo Domingo
Website http://www.govolair.com/

VolAir was a Dominican-based airline that offered flights between many airports in the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Its hub was La Isabela International Airport in Santo Domingo.

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History

Volair was founded in 2003 and carries more than 3,000 passengers on its 8 white and yellow coloured aircraft. More than 6 airports in Dominican Republic are served. Aircraft range from the Cessna 172 with 3 seats to the Jetstream with seating up to 19.

Fleet

Volair operated with a varied fleet of light commercial aircraft.

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