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 Call sign
6Y NIS NICA
Founded1992
Ceased operations2004 (Merged into TACA International Airlines)
HubsAugusto C. Sandino International Airport
Frequent-flyer programDistancia
Fleet size3
Destinations9
Parent companyGrupo TACA (49%)
HeadquartersManagua, Nicaragua
Websitewww.taca.com (TACA)

History

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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 into TACA International Airlines. Its domestic flights were given to Nicaragua's domestic flag carrier, La Costeña, an airline that joined the TACA Regional alliance.

Destinations

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  Costa Rica

  El Salvador

  Guatemala

  Nicaragua

  Panama

  United States

Fleet

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

See also

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References

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  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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