It is hard to believe that Avelo’s first passenger-carrying service was in April 2021. In the subsequent four years, its fleet has grown to 20 aircraft, although that’s still a modest number. It has 12 189-seat Boeing 737-800s and eight 149-seat 737-700s. With an average age of 16.8 years, they are less fuel-efficient and more maintenance-heavy than newer alternatives but much cheaper to acquire, meaning they don’t have to be used as often.
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Why 22 Russian-Built Jets Have Sat Rotting At Mexican Airports Since 2020
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- June 28, 2026
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In 2011 Interjet was Mexico’s third-largest airline by passengers and was looking for a regional aircraft to support its domestic network. The obvious candidates were from Bombardier and Embraer but the carrier instead signed for 30 Sukhoi Superjet 100s! The financial logic was understandable at the time. However, this would be a fatal decision for Interjet, as it would be a major factor in the airline’s downfall.Full article: https://simpleflying.com/why-22-russian-built-jets-have-sat-rotting-at-mexican-airports-since-2020/