Avianca Ecuador

Avianca Ecuador,[1] formerly known as AeroGal, is an airline based in Quito, Ecuador.[2] It operates passenger and cargo flights within Ecuador, between the mainland and the Galápagos Islands, and between Ecuador and Colombia (on behalf of Avianca). It is one of the seven nationally branded airlines (Avianca Costa Rica, Avianca Honduras, etc.) in the Avianca Holdings group of Latin American airlines.

Avianca Ecuador
IATA ICAO Callsign
2K GLG GALAPAGOS
Founded1985 (as AeroGal)
Commenced operations1986
HubsMariscal Sucre International Airport
Secondary hubs
Frequent-flyer programLifeMiles
AllianceStar Alliance (affiliate)
Fleet size10
Destinations10
Parent companyAvianca
HeadquartersQuito, Ecuador
Key peopleAnko Van Der Werff (CEO)
Websitewww.avianca.com/es-ec

History
Aerogal Boeing 767-300ER

AeroGal was established in 1986. In October 2009, AeroGal announced its merger with the Colombian airline Avianca, and the Salvadoran airline TACA.[3] AeroGal merged with VIP Ecuador in 2012.

Avianca currently owns the majority of the airline with more than 81% acquired. Avianca made an investment of US$7.2 million to strengthen and modernize the company. Despite the purchase by Avianca, AeroGal continued using its separate identity until 2014, and will continue to operate in Ecuador. On June 18, 2014, the airline was renamed Avianca Ecuador.

Destinations
An AeroGal Airbus A320 landing at Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
Main article: List of Avianca Ecuador destinations

Fleet

Current Fleet
An AeroGal Airbus A319

As of June 2020, the Avianca Ecuador fleet includes the following aircraft:[4]

Aircraft In Service Orders Passengers Notes
J Y Total
Airbus A319-100
2
–
12
108
120
Airbus A320-200
6
–
12
138
150
Total
8
–

Former Fleet

References
  1. "Desde hoy Aerogal cambia su nombre a Avianca en Ecuador". ecuavisa.com. 18 June 2014.
  2. "Contáctenos." AeroGal. Retrieved on November 21, 2010. "Quito Dirección Matriz : Amazonas 7797 y Juan Holguín."
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-02-25. Retrieved 2013-06-02.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. "Global Airline Guide 2019 (Part One)". Airliner World (October 2019): 13.

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