| Founded | 1945 |
|---|---|
| Ceased operations | 1948 |
Viação Aérea Bahiana was a Brazilian airline founded in 1945. It ceased operations on November 4, 1948.
History
Viação Aérea Bahiana was founded on December 12, 1945 and flights started in February 1946. Panair do Brasil gave technical and administrative support for start-up but business was not successful and on November 4, 1948 it ceased operations. [1]
Destinations
Viação Aérea Bahiana served the following cities: [2]
- Aracaju – Santa Maria Airport
- Campina Grande
- Ilhéus – Ilhéus Airport
- João Pessoa
- Maceió
- Penedo
- Recife
- Salvador da Bahia – 2 de Julho International Airport
Fleet
| Aircraft | Total | Years of operation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar | 2 | 1946–1948 | |
| Boeing 247D | 1 | 1947–1948 | |
| Douglas DC-3/C-47 | 3 | 1948 |
See also
References
- ^ Instituto Histórico-Cultural da Aeronáutica (2005). História Geral da Aeronáutica Brasileira: de janeiro de 1946 a janeiro de 1956 após o término da Segunda Guerra Mundial até a posse do Dr. Juscelino Kubitschek como Presidente da República (in Portuguese). Vol. 4. Rio de Janeiro: GR3 Comunicação & Design. p. 355.
- ^ a b Pereira, Aldo (1987). Breve História da Aviação Comercial Brasileira (in Portuguese). Rio de Janeiro: Europa. p. 292.
