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
IATAICAOCallsign
6YNISNICA
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

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

 Costa Rica

 El Salvador

 Guatemala

 Nicaragua

 Panama

 United States

Fleet

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

See also

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