Cruiser Linhas Aereas
Encyclopedia
Cruiser Linhas Aéreas is an airline
based in Curitiba
, Brazil
. It used to operate domestic services to 10 destinations in the states of Paraná
, Rondônia
and Mato Grosso
, as well as charter and air taxi services within Brazil. Its main base is Curitiba-Bacacheri Airport
(BFH).
According to the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil
(ANAC), in February 2010, Cruiser had 0.00% of the domestic market share
in terms of passengers per kilometre flown. Cruiser has was grounded on March 4, 2010.
On March 4, 2010 National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil
suspended the operations license of the airline due to maintenance problems.
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 Curitiba
Curitiba
Curitiba is the capital of the Brazilian state of Paraná. It is the largest city with the biggest economy of both Paraná and southern Brazil. The population of Curitiba numbers approximately 1.75 million people and the latest GDP figures for the city surpass US$61 billion according to...
, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
. It used to operate domestic services to 10 destinations in the states of Paraná
Paraná (state)
Paraná is one of the states of Brazil, located in the South of the country, bordered on the north by São Paulo state, on the east by the Atlantic Ocean, on the south by Santa Catarina state and the Misiones Province of Argentina, and on the west by Mato Grosso do Sul and the republic of Paraguay,...
, Rondônia
Rondônia
Rondônia is a state in Brazil, located in the north-western part of the country. To the west is a short border with the state of Acre, to the north is the state of Amazonas, in the east is Mato Grosso, and in the south is Bolivia. Its capital is Porto Velho. The state was named after Candido Rondon...
and Mato Grosso
Mato Grosso
Mato Grosso is one of the states of Brazil, the third largest in area, located in the western part of the country.Neighboring states are Rondônia, Amazonas, Pará, Tocantins, Goiás and Mato Grosso do Sul. It also borders Bolivia to the southwest...
, as well as charter and air taxi services within Brazil. Its main base is Curitiba-Bacacheri Airport
Bacacheri Airport
Bacacheri Airport is an airport in Curitiba, Brazil. It is named after the neighborhood where it is located.It is operated by Infraero.-History:The history of Bacacheri airport begins in 1930 as an air field for Military Aviation...
(BFH).
According to the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil
National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil
The National Civil Aviation Agency , also known as ANAC, is the Brazilian civil aviation authority, created in 2006...
(ANAC), in February 2010, Cruiser had 0.00% of the domestic market share
Market share
Market share is the percentage of a market accounted for by a specific entity. In a survey of nearly 200 senior marketing managers, 67 percent responded that they found the "dollar market share" metric very useful, while 61% found "unit market share" very useful.Marketers need to be able to...
in terms of passengers per kilometre flown. Cruiser has was grounded on March 4, 2010.
History
The airline began with air taxi services, but added scheduled services on 4 June 2001.On March 4, 2010 National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil
National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil
The National Civil Aviation Agency , also known as ANAC, is the Brazilian civil aviation authority, created in 2006...
suspended the operations license of the airline due to maintenance problems.
Destinations
In February 2010, before having its operational license suspended, Cruiser Linhas Aéreas operated services to the following destinations:- AripuanãAripuanãAripuanã is a town and municipality in the state of Mato Grosso in the Central-West Region of Brazil. It is the seventh largest city in the world by land area. As of the 2000 census it had 26,547 people....
- Barra do GarçasBarra do GarçasBarra do Garças is a city with a population of 50,000 located in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso, around far from the capital city of Cuiabá...
– Barra do Garças AirportBarra do Garças AirportBarra do Garças Airport is the airport serving Barra do Garças, Brazil.-External links:... - CuiabáCuiabáUnder the Koppen climate classification, Cuiaba features a tropical wet and dry climate. Cuiabá is famous for its searing heat, although temperatures in winter can arrive sporadically at 10 degrees, indeed atypical, caused by cold fronts coming from the south, and that may only last one or two...
– Mal. Rondon International AirportMarechal Rondon International AirportMarechal Rondon International Airport is the airport serving Cuiabá, Brazil, located in the adjoining municipality of Várzea Grande. It is named after Marshall Cândido Mariano da Silva Rondon , a Brazilian explorer.It is operated by Infraero.... - GoiâniaGoiânia-Climate:The city has a tropical wet and dry climate with an average temperature of . There's a wet season, from October to April, and a dry one, from May to September. Annual rainfall is around 1,520 mm....
– Santa Genoveva AirportSanta Genoveva AirportSanta Genoveva/Goiânia Airport is the airport serving Goiânia, Brazil.It is operated by Infraero.-History:The airport was inaugurated in 1955 although operations started a few years earlier... - Guaranta do NorteGuaranta do NorteFounded in 1986, Guaranta do Norte or is located in Mato Grosso state, Brazil around far from Cuiabá.Population: 28,000 inhabitantsTotal area: The lands of the city bordering with Pará state.-External links:*...
- Itaituba – Itaituba AirportItaituba AirportItaituba Airport is the airport serving Itaituba, Brazil.-Airlines and destinations:-Accidents and incidents:*26 April 1994: a Penta Cessna 208A Caravan registration PP-OGI flying from Itaituba to Jacareacanga under poor visibility and below minimums crashed shortly before touch-down at...
- JuaraJuaraJuara is a town and municipality in the state of Mato Grosso in the Central-West Region of Brazil.-References:...
- JuínaJuínaJuína is a town and municipality in the state of Mato Grosso in the Central-West Region of Brazil.-References:...
- JuruenaJuruenaJuruena is a town and municipality in the state of Mato Grosso in the Central-West Region of Brazil.-References:...
- Lucas do Rio VerdeLucas do Rio VerdeCount located in Mato Grosso state, Brazil.Latitude - 13º03'01"Longitude - 55º54'40"In English means .Founded at August 5, 1982.Population: 29,000 inhabitantsAre: 3,660 km²...
- Novo ProgressoNovo ProgressoNovo Progresso is a town and municipality in the state of Pará in the Northern region of Brazil.-References:...
- Rio Verde de GoiásRio Verde, GoiásRio Verde is a city and municipality in the Brazilian state of Goiás. It is a fast-growing center and is the largest producer of grains in the state.-Location:...
- RondonópolisRondonópolisFormerly known as Rio Vermelho , Rondonópolis is the third-largest city in Mato Grosso. It is located around from Cuiabá the capital of the state.- Overview :...
– Maestro Marinho Franco AirportRondonópolis AirportMaestro Marinho Franco Airport is the airport serving Rondonópolis, Brazil.-Airlines and destinations:-External links:... - SantarémSantarém, Pará-External links:*...
– Maestro Wilson Fonseca AirportSantarém-Maestro Wilson Fonseca AirportSantarém–Maestro Wilson Fonseca Airport is the airport serving Santarém, Brazil. It is named after the composer Wilson Dias da Fonseca , who was born in Santarém.It is operated by Infraero.-Airlines and destinations:-Accidents and incidents:... - SapezalSapezalSapezal is a town and municipality in the state of Mato Grosso in the Central-West Region of Brazil.-References:...
- SinopSinop, Mato GrossoSinop is a city in the Mato Grosso state of Brazil. The city was founded in 1974 and has become one of the most important cities in the state...
– Sinop AirportSinop Airport (Brazil)Sinop Airport is the airport serving Sinop, Brazil.-Airlines and destinations:-External links:...
Fleet
The fleet of Cruiser Linhas Aéreas includes the following aircraft configured in all-economy class (as of June 2010):| Aircraft | In Fleet | Former | Passengers | Years of operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante The Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante is a general purpose 15-21 passenger twin-turboprop light transport aircraft suitable for military and civil duties... |
1 | 2 | 19 | |
| Let L-410 UVP L-410 The Let L-410 Turbolet is a twin-engined short-range transport aircraft, manufactured by the Czech aircraft manufacturer LET, mostly used for passenger transport. Since 1969 more than 1100 airframes have been produced.-Development:... |
- | 1 | 19 | |