Aerus, legally Aerotransportes Rafilher S.A. de C.V., is a Mexican regional carrier founded in 2022, and started operations in April 2023.[3][4] It is based in
Monterrey International Airport.[5]
History
Aerus was founded in May 2022 by Grupo Herrera, following local government approval.[2][6] It was originally founded in 1990 in
San Luis Potosí as Aerotransportes Rafilher, for air taxi services.[1][7] The airline is planned to launch in the first quarter of 2023, seeking to operate flights to destinations with no current air service.[8][6]
In January 2023, the airline ordered 30 all-electric
Eviation Alice aircraft.[9] In February 2023, reports indicated that Aerus is planning to expand operations, aiming to have 14 aircraft and 500 employees by 2025. The airline is planning an investment of US$98 million as part of the expansion effort. The airline is also planning to recruit former employees of
Aeromar, an airline that closed operations earlier in the month.[4]
Destinations
The airline plans to operate both domestic and international flights in the Northeastern and Gulf of Mexico regions, using
Textron Aviation-built
Cessna aircraft.[2][6][10] It is intended to occupy routes previously served by
Aeromar.[3]