Caucasus Airlines
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Caucasus Airlines was a regional airline
based in Georgia
which served domestic destinations and countries in the region.
Caucasus Airlines operated 2 EMB-120 airplanes. Registration numbers 4L-XLA and 4L-XLF.
Airline
An airline provides air transport services for traveling passengers and freight. Airlines lease or own their aircraft with which to supply these services and may form partnerships or alliances with other airlines for mutual benefit...
based in Georgia
Georgia (country)
Georgia is a sovereign state in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded to the west by the Black Sea, to the north by Russia, to the southwest by Turkey, to the south by Armenia, and to the southeast by Azerbaijan. The capital of...
which served domestic destinations and countries in the region.
History
The airline was established in 2001 and started operations in November 2002. The airline imposed a voluntary suspension of services in 2004 and ceased operations. Previously known as Silk Route Airways, the name was changed for legal reasons.Fleet
The Caucasus Airlines fleet included the following aircraft:- 1 Embraer EMB 120 BrasiliaEmbraer EMB 120 Brasilia-Accidents:*Brazilian Air Force on July 8, 1988 an Embraer EMB 120RT Brasília registration FAB-2001 crashed during and engine-out landing at São José dos Campos. Five of the 9 occupants died....
Caucasus Airlines operated 2 EMB-120 airplanes. Registration numbers 4L-XLA and 4L-XLF.