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InselAir ceases all operations

InselAir Fokker F.27 Mk. 050 PJ-KVL (msn 20278) CUR (Ton Jochems). Image: 931451.

InselAir made this announcement:

Unfortunately, InselAir has ceased operations under the 7I/958 IATA codes effective February 16, 2019.

On behalf of the entire InselAir family, past and present, we thank every one of our passengers for their loyalty and it was truly a pleasure to serve each of you over the past 12 years!

Passengers with tickets issued on flights 2511/2513 from Curacao to St. Maarten or flights 2512/2514 from St. Maarten to Curacao operated by Divi Divi and Corendon Dutch Airlines, please contact Divi Divi for flight status.

At the end the airline was only operating the Fokker 50. Since February 2, 2019 the airline has been experiencing operational issues with its aircraft and had previously suspended operations. Now the decision is to completely fold as an airline.

Top Copyright Photo (all others by the airline): InselAir Fokker F.27 Mk. 050 PJ-KVL (msn 20278) CUR (Ton Jochems). Image: 931451.

InselAir aircraft slide show:

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InselAir suspends operations

InselAir Fokker F.27 Mk. 050 PJ-KVM (msn 20288) CUR (Ton Jochems). Image: 931452.

InselAir made this announcement:

First on February 10:

Since Sunday afternoon February 2, Insel has been experiencing operational issues with its Fokker aircraft. Although the Fokker aircraft is airworthy, issues were identified during an audit done in cooperation with the Department of Transportation (CCAA). Last Saturday, it was decided by InselAir, due to the uncertainties surrounding the operations, it was best to postpone the operation of its Fokker aircraft until further notice.

Later on February 11 it updated the situation:

Unfortunately at the moment booking a ticket through our Website or any other Sales channel is not possible until further notice.

Please keep in mind that passengers who have already booked a ticket to and from St.Maarten are protected on the Corendon Dutch Airlines flight.

We are very sorry for this inconvenience.

If we have any update about the situation we will inform you through our social media channels.

Top Copyright Photo (all others by the airline): InselAir Fokker F.27 Mk. 050 PJ-KVM (msn 20288) CUR (Ton Jochems). Image: 931452.

InselAir aircraft slide show:

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interCaribbean announces it has an interest in InselAir, Curaçao

 

InselAir McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 (MD-82) PJ-MDB (msn 48021) CUR (Ton Jochems). Image: 931449.

The Government of Curaçao and the Administrators of InselAir International BV have confirmed it is in discussions with interCaribbean Airways.

interCaribbean Airways is a regional airline based in the Turks & Caicos, founded 26 years ago and forms part of the InterIsland Aviation Services Group.

interCaribbean Airways has expressed an interest in InselAir International BV where it can quickly respond to re-establish the company and its routes, and the opportunity to bring both brands under one umbrella, to create synergies in offering greater options for pan Caribbean travel.

CEO, Mr. Trevor Sadler stated we have been speaking with the Administrators of the company and look forward to next steps.

Lars de Brabander, Executive Chairman for InselAir International BV stated that while details are to be finalized, we firmly believe that this is good for Curacao, the shareholders and the customers of InselAir. The current operation of interCaribbean would fit well into the current and previous network of InselAir, connecting the south Caribbean seamlessly with the northeastern and eastern Caribbean and although discussions with other possible strategic partners continue, this seems like an option toward a smooth strategic aviation alliance.

Top Copyright Photo (all others by the two airlines): InselAir McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 (MD-82) PJ-MDB (msn 48021) CUR (Ton Jochems). Image: 931449.

InselAir Curacao aircraft slide show:

interCaribbean Route Map:

 

InselAir inaugurates the Aruba-Manaus route, will start Miami-Havana flights

InselAir (Curacao) on January 14 inaugurated its new Aruba – Manaus route with an festive early gathering at Queen Beatrix International Airport during which Minister Oduber and InselAir Aruba CEO Frederick Nuboer addressed the audience and elaborated on this new route. After the official words and opening, the group proceeded to the gate and boarded for the three-hour inaugural flight to Brigadeiro Eduardo Gomes International Airport in Manaus. InselAir was officially and warmly welcomed in Manaus by the traditional water salute, official words and food and drinks before flight 8i696 departed Manaus again.

The flight was operated with a Fokker 70, with 80 seats, which was acquired by InselAir earlier this year to support its growth plans.

InselAir now has 19 aircraft, 600 employees, 22 destinations and expects to transport 1.4 million passengers in 2015.

InselAir logo

InselAir will also add Miami – Havana to its network this month with McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82/83 aircraft (MD-82/83) (above) and will then serve 22 destinations from its hubs on Aruba and Curacao. This year, InselAir expects to add more routes to its network which, amongst other routes, include Cali and Bucaramanga in Colombia, San Juan in Puerto Rico and Quito in Ecuador.

Copyright Photo: Brian McDonough/AirlinersGallery.com. McDonnell Douglas DC-9-83 (marketed as the MD-83) PJ-MDG (msn 49935) in the updated 2011 livery arrives at Miami International Airport.

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InselAir arrives again in Port of Spain, Trinidad

InselAir F.28 Mk. 0070 P4-FKC (Ldg)(LRW)

InselAir (Curacao) yesterday (December 15) relaunched service to Port of Spain in Trinidad and Tobago. The inaugural flight was operated with the pictured Fokker F.28 Mk. 0070 P4-FKC.

The company issued this statement:

On Monday December 15, InselAir relaunched it’s 20th destination Trinidad and Tobago with an festive early breakfast at Curacao International Airport followed by the inaugural flight to Piarco International Airport in Port of Spain. The flight was operated with a Fokker 70, with 80 seats, which was acquired by InselAir earlier this year. InselAir will operate flights from Curacao to Port of Spain three times per week; on Mondays and Thursdays departing Curacao at 10:30 AM and arriving in Trinidad at 12 PM. On Tuesdays the flight leaves at 4:15 PM and arrives in Trinidad at 5:45 PM which provides business travels a perfect schedule for a two-day business trip.

Copyright Photo: Nigel Steele. Fokker F.28 Mk. 0070 P4-FKC (msn 11583) is the third Fokker 70 acquired by the airline. It is pictured landing at POS on the inaugural flight.

InselAir aircraft slide show:

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InselAir route map:

Insel Air 12.2014 Route Map

Insel Air introduces Barquisimeto, Venezuela as its 16th destination

Insel Air (Curacao) has announced plans to fly to Barquisimeto, Venezuela which will be the airline’s 16th destination.

Starting on November 16, Insel Air will operate the Barquisimeto – Curaçao route between Hato International Airport, Curaçao and Jacinto Lara International Airport, Barquisimeto, Venezuela.

Insel Air will assign the new route with Fokker 50 aircraft operated by subsidiary Insel Air Aruba.

Insel Air Slide Show: CLICK HERE

Copyright Photo: Roger Cannegieter. Please click on the photo for additional information.

Insel Air International establishes Insel Air Aruba

Insel Air International (Curacao) has established a new subsidiary airline named Insel Air Aruba to operate in neighboring Aruba.

Insel Air International announced a new agreement with the Aruban government and Aruban national carrier, Tiara Air.

The new agreement is valid for all routes that both airlines operate to and from Aruba. The Aruban government also stated that it was committed to awarding a new AOC (Air Operating Certificate) to Insel Air Aruba within three months. Insel Air Aruba hopes to launch operations in August.

Insel Air Aruba will be able to operate additional flights to Aruba, therefore creating more inbound flights for the island.

Insel Air Aruba will operate three Fokker 50s and one DC-9-80 (MD-80) increasing the total availability of seats to 50,000 a month.

Insel Air Aruba’s first Fokker, the pictured former KLM CityHopper F.27 Mk. 050 PH-KVG (msn 20211) arrived at Curacao on June 5, 2011 where it is pictured. PH-KVG carries a partial color scheme with a new logo expected to be added on the tail.

Tiara Air is also adopting the same basic new livery.

Copyright Photos: Roger Cannegieter.

Insel Air to add Charlotte starting on June 22

Insel Air International (Curacao) announced today it will add twice-weekly, nonstop flights on Wednesdays and Saturdays, from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Curaçao International Airport (CUR).

Insel Air flight 7I 913 will depart Curaçao at 9:10 a.m. (0910) and arrive in Charlotte at 1:25 p.m. (1325). Insel Air flight 7I 914 will depart Charlotte at 2:35 p.m. (1435) and arrive in Curaçao at 6:40 p.m. (1840).

Insel Air currently services Curaçao with daily flights from Miami.

Copyright Photo: Bruce Drum. Please click on the photo for additional information.

Insel Air Slide Show: CLICK HERE

Insel Air modifies its livery with larger titles

Copyright Photo: Royal S. King. Ex-Alitalia DC-9-82 PJ-SNC (msn 49434) arrived on September 14, 2009 and is pictured at St. Maarten.

Insel Air International (Curacao) with the delivery of its third jetliner, modified its 2006 livery to now include much larger Insel Air titles.

Ex-Alitalia DC-9-82 I-DAWI is “Out of Africa”

 

Insel Air DC-9-82 N431LF (AZ CS-Out of Africa)(Flt) CUR (RCG)(LR)

Copyright Photo: Roger Cannegieter. N431LF is pictured arriving at the new Curacao base with the interesting homemade titles.

Insel Air International (Curacao) acquired this ex-Alitalia (1st) McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 (MD-82) now registered N431LF (msn 49194, ex I-DAWI). It was ferried to Curacao on October 19, 2009 and will be used for spare parts. The crew took the opportunity to apply some interesting hand-drawn titles such as “Scrapheap”, “Curacao or Bust” and the larger “Out of Africa”.