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{{Infobox airline
| airline        = Aero Cuahonte
| image          =
| image_size    =
| alt            =
| caption        =
| IATA          =
| ICAO          = CUO
| callsign      = AEROCUAHONTE
| founded        = 1957
| commenced      =
| ceased        = 2007 (50 years)
| hubs          = [[Uruapan International Airport]]
| focus_cities  = [[Morelia International Airport]]
| frequent_flyer =
| alliance      =
| subsidiaries  =
| fleet_size    = 6 (between 1992 and 2007)
| destinations  = 8 (while it was a regular carrier)
| parent        = Aero Cuahonte S.A. de C.V.
| headquarters  = [[Uruapan, Michoacán]], Mexico
| key_people    = Enrique Cuahonte
| notes          =
}}
'''AeroCuahonte''' (official legal name: '''Aero Cuahonte S.A. de C.V.''') was a small regional airline headquartered at [[Uruapan International Airport|Uruapan Airport]].
'''AeroCuahonte''' (official legal name: '''Aero Cuahonte S.A. de C.V.''') was a small regional airline headquartered at [[Uruapan International Airport|Uruapan Airport]].


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The airline was founded by Enrique Cuahonte and Marta Amezcua, beginning operations in 1957 with air taxi services in small Cessna aircraft. AeroCuahonte became a regular airline in 1992 with the introduction of a [[Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner|Fairchild SA-226]]. Another aircraft of the same model was introduced in 1994. One of these aircraft was lost in an accident that same year near Uruapan Airport, which killed 11 people. The crashed aircraft was replaced with another of the same model.<ref name="cifras">{{cite web |year=2017 |title=Aviación mexicana en cifras |url=https://www.sct.gob.mx/fileadmin/DireccionesGrales/DGAC-archivo/modulo5/amc-2016-i.pdf |trans-title=Mexican aviation in figures |language=Spanish |publisher=[[Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation|Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes (SCT)]] |pages=112-113 |access-date=2025-10-20 }}</ref><ref name="boom">{{cite web  |date=2012-04-27 |title=Boom de los 90's! Muchas Lineas Aereas Nuevas! |url=https://www.fsmex.com/foros/index.php?threads/boom-de-los-90s-muchas-lineas-aereas-nuevas.48776/page-3#post-518300 |trans-title=90s Boom! Many New Airlines! |language=Spanish |publisher=maik |website=FSMex |access-date=2025-10-20 }}</ref><ref>{{cite journal |last1=Hamill |first1=Tom |title=WORLD AIRLINE DIRECTORY 1993 |url=https://trid.trb.org/View/528460 |journal=Flight International |volume=143 |issue=4362 |publisher=Reed Business Information, Limited |page=47 |issn=0015-3710 |access-date=2025-10-20 }}</ref>
The airline was founded by Enrique Cuahonte and Marta Amezcua, beginning operations in 1957 with air taxi services in small Cessna aircraft. AeroCuahonte became a regular airline in 1992 with the introduction of a [[Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner|Fairchild SA-226]]. Another aircraft of the same model was introduced in 1994. One of these aircraft was lost in an accident that same year near Uruapan Airport, which killed 11 people. The crashed aircraft was replaced with another of the same model.<ref name="cifras">{{cite web |year=2017 |title=Aviación mexicana en cifras |url=https://www.sct.gob.mx/fileadmin/DireccionesGrales/DGAC-archivo/modulo5/amc-2016-i.pdf |trans-title=Mexican aviation in figures |language=Spanish |publisher=[[Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation|Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes (SCT)]] |pages=112-113 |access-date=2025-10-20 }}</ref><ref name="boom">{{cite web  |date=2012-04-27 |title=Boom de los 90's! Muchas Lineas Aereas Nuevas! |url=https://www.fsmex.com/foros/index.php?threads/boom-de-los-90s-muchas-lineas-aereas-nuevas.48776/page-3#post-518300 |trans-title=90s Boom! Many New Airlines! |language=Spanish |publisher=maik |website=FSMex |access-date=2025-10-20 }}</ref><ref>{{cite journal |last1=Hamill |first1=Tom |title=WORLD AIRLINE DIRECTORY 1993 |url=https://trid.trb.org/View/528460 |journal=Flight International |volume=143 |issue=4362 |publisher=Reed Business Information, Limited |page=47 |issn=0015-3710 |access-date=2025-10-20 }}</ref>


Due to strong competition from Sudpacífico, Aerocuahonte began operating as a scheduled airline in 1992, operating the same pair of [[Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner|Fairchild SA-226]] aircraft. Later in 1997, a [[Cessna 402|Cessna 402-C]] was acquired, which would be used on a scheduled basis and as an air taxi. Also in 1997, another Fairchild SA-226 was lost after a skid at Uruapan Airport, being replaced in 1998 with a [[Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner|Metro III]], so that between 1998 and 2003 Aerocuahonte's fleet consisted of a Fairchild SA226, a Metro III and a Cessna 402-C.<ref name="cifras" />
Due to strong competition from [[Aero Sudpacífico|Sudpacífico]], Aerocuahonte began operating as a scheduled airline in 1992, operating the same pair of [[Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner|Fairchild SA-226]] aircraft. Later in 1997, a [[Cessna 402|Cessna 402-C]] was acquired, which would be used on a scheduled basis and as an air taxi. Also in 1997, another Fairchild SA-226 was lost after a skid at Uruapan Airport, being replaced in 1998 with a [[Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner|Metro III]], so that between 1998 and 2003 Aerocuahonte's fleet consisted of a Fairchild SA226, a Metro III and a Cessna 402-C.<ref name="cifras" />


Since 2004, Aerocuahonte stopped operating as a regular airline, operating only as an air taxi company with a single [[Cessna 402|Cessna 402-C]], which maintained operations until 2007, when the aircraft was transferred to [[MAYAir]] and Aerocuahonte ceased operations.<ref name="cifras" /><ref name="boom" />
Since 2004, Aerocuahonte stopped operating as a regular airline, operating only as an air taxi company with a single [[Cessna 402|Cessna 402-C]], which maintained operations until 2007, when the aircraft was transferred to [[MAYAir]] (where is still in service). and Aerocuahonte ceased operations.<ref name="cifras" /><ref name="boom" /><ref>{{cite web |title=MAYAir: Nosotros |url=https://www.mayair.com.mx/nosotros.html |trans-title=MAYAir: About us |language=Spanish |access-date=2026-10-03 }}</ref>


== Destinations ==
== Destinations ==
Aero Cuahonte operated the following destinations regularly during its existence.<ref name="boom" /><ref name="esthist">{{cite web |url=https://www.gob.mx/afac/acciones-y-programas/estadistica-mensual-operativa-monthly-traffic-statistics |title=Estadística Mensual Operativa |author=[[Federal Civil Aviation Agency|AFAC]] |year=2025 |language=Spanish |trans-title=Monthly Traffic Statistics |access-date=2025-07-18 }}</ref>
Aero Cuahonte operated the following destinations regularly during its existence.<ref name="boom" /><ref name="esthist">{{cite web |url=https://www.gob.mx/afac/acciones-y-programas/estadistica-mensual-operativa-monthly-traffic-statistics |title=Estadística Mensual Operativa |author=[[Federal Civil Aviation Agency|AFAC]] |year=2025 |language=Spanish |trans-title=Monthly Traffic Statistics |access-date=2025-07-18 }}</ref>
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! style="background:#ce2029; color:white;"|Ciudad
! City
! style="background:#ce2029; color:white;"|Estado
! State
! style="background:#ce2029; color:white;"|IATA
! IATA
! style="background:#ce2029; color:white;"|ICAO
! ICAO
! style="background:#ce2029; color:white;"|Aeropuerto
! Airport


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| [[Uruapan]] || {{flagicon|MEX}} ([[Michoacán]]) || UPN||MMPN || [[Uruapan International Airport|Lic. & Gen. Ignacio López Rayón International Airport]]
| [[Uruapan]] || {{flagicon|MEX}} ([[Michoacán]]) || UPN||MMPN || [[Uruapan International Airport|Lic. & Gen. Ignacio López Rayón International Airport]]
|-
|-
! style="background:#ce2029; color:white" colspan="6"| Total: 8 destinations in Mexico
! Total: 8 destinations in Mexico
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Between 1992 and 2007, Aero Cuahonte operated the following aircraft.<ref name="cifras" /><ref name="boom" />
Between 1992 and 2007, Aero Cuahonte operated the following aircraft.<ref name="cifras" /><ref name="boom" />


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|+ Aero Cuahonte fleet (1992-2007)
|+ '''Aero Cuahonte Fleet (1992-2007)'''
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!Aircreft
!Aircreft
!Units in Service
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!Passenger configuration
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|align=center|9
|align=center|9
|align=center|XA-KOC
|align=center|XA-KOC
|align=center| Transfered to [[MAYAir]] in 2007
|align=center| Transferred to [[MAYAir]] in 2007
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== Accidents and incidents ==
== Accidents and incidents ==
* On December 1, 1988, a [[Cessna 210 Centurion|Cessna 210]] aircraft registered '''XA-HAO''' operating an '''Aero Cuahonte''' air taxi service between [[Uruapan International Airport|Uruapan Airport]] and [[Mexico City International Airport|Mexico City Airport]] crashed near the town of Agostitlán, Hidalgo Municipality, Michoacán, killing the pilot and passenger.<ref>{{cite web |title=Accident #199098 |url=https://asn.flightsafety.org/wikibase/199098 |publisher=Aviation Safety Network |access-date=2025-10-20 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Osorno |first1=Diego Enrique |date=2019-08-10 |title=Un accidente mexicano |url=https://www.milenio.com/policia/un-accidente-mexicano |trans-title=A mexican accidnet |language=Spanish |publisher=Milenio |access-date=2025-10-20 }}</ref>
* On December 1, 1988, a [[Cessna 210 Centurion|Cessna 210]] aircraft registered '''XA-HAO''' operating an '''Aero Cuahonte''' air taxi service between [[Uruapan International Airport|Uruapan Airport]] and [[Mexico City International Airport|Mexico City Airport]] crashed near the town of Agostitlán, Hidalgo Municipality, Michoacán; the pilot and passenger died.<ref>{{cite web |title=Accident #199098 |url=https://asn.flightsafety.org/wikibase/199098 |publisher=Aviation Safety Network |access-date=2025-10-20 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Osorno |first1=Diego Enrique |date=2019-08-10 |title=Un accidente mexicano |url=https://www.milenio.com/policia/un-accidente-mexicano |trans-title=A mexican accidnet |language=Spanish |publisher=Milenio |access-date=2025-10-20 }}</ref>


* On June 13, 1994, a [[Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner|Swearingen SA226-TC Metro II]] aircraft registered '''XA-SLU''' operated by '''Aero Cuahonte''' in a commercial flight between [[Lázaro Cárdenas Airport]] and [[Uruapan International Airport|Uruapan Airport]], crashed into a mountain in low visibility due to inclement weather during its approach phase, killing the 2 pilots and 9 passengers.<ref>{{cite web |title=Accident #324964 |url=https://asn.flightsafety.org/asndb/324964 |publisher=Aviation Safety Network |access-date=2025-10-20 }}</ref>
* On June 13, 1994, a [[Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner|Swearingen SA226-TC Metro II]] aircraft registered '''XA-SLU''' operated by '''Aero Cuahonte''' in a commercial flight between [[Lázaro Cárdenas Airport]] and [[Uruapan International Airport|Uruapan Airport]], crashed into a mountain in low visibility due to inclement weather during its approach phase; the 2 pilots and 9 passengers died.<ref>{{cite web |title=Accident #324964 |url=https://asn.flightsafety.org/asndb/324964 |publisher=Aviation Safety Network |access-date=2025-10-20 }}</ref>


* On February 4, 1997, a [[Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner|Swearingen SA226-TC Metro II]] aircraft registered '''XA-HAO''', operated by '''Aero Cuahonte''', went off the road while landing at [[Uruapan International Airport|Uruapan Airport]], causing its landing gear to collapse. There were no fatalities, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.<ref>{{cite web |title=Accident #324269 |url=https://asn.flightsafety.org/asndb/324269 |publisher=Aviation Safety Network |access-date=2025-10-20 }}</ref>
* On February 4, 1997, a [[Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner|Swearingen SA226-TC Metro II]] aircraft registered '''XA-HAO''', operated by '''Aero Cuahonte''', went off the road while landing at [[Uruapan International Airport|Uruapan Airport]], causing its landing gear to collapse. There were no fatalities, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.<ref>{{cite web |title=Accident #324269 |url=https://asn.flightsafety.org/asndb/324269 |publisher=Aviation Safety Network |access-date=2025-10-20 }}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
 
{{Airlines of Mexico}}


[[Category:Defunct airlines of Mexico]][[Category:Airlines established in 1957]][[Category:Airlines disestablished in 2007]]
[[Category:Defunct airlines of Mexico]]
[[Category:Airlines established in 1957]]
[[Category:Airlines disestablished in 2007]]

Latest revision as of 21:57, 4 October 2026

AeroCuahonte (official legal name: Aero Cuahonte S.A. de C.V.) was a small regional airline headquartered at Uruapan Airport.

History

The airline was founded by Enrique Cuahonte and Marta Amezcua, beginning operations in 1957 with air taxi services in small Cessna aircraft. AeroCuahonte became a regular airline in 1992 with the introduction of a Fairchild SA-226. Another aircraft of the same model was introduced in 1994. One of these aircraft was lost in an accident that same year near Uruapan Airport, which killed 11 people. The crashed aircraft was replaced with another of the same model.[1][2][3]

Due to strong competition from Sudpacífico, Aerocuahonte began operating as a scheduled airline in 1992, operating the same pair of Fairchild SA-226 aircraft. Later in 1997, a Cessna 402-C was acquired, which would be used on a scheduled basis and as an air taxi. Also in 1997, another Fairchild SA-226 was lost after a skid at Uruapan Airport, being replaced in 1998 with a Metro III, so that between 1998 and 2003 Aerocuahonte's fleet consisted of a Fairchild SA226, a Metro III and a Cessna 402-C.[1]

Since 2004, Aerocuahonte stopped operating as a regular airline, operating only as an air taxi company with a single Cessna 402-C, which maintained operations until 2007, when the aircraft was transferred to MAYAir (where is still in service). and Aerocuahonte ceased operations.[1][2][4]

Destinations

Aero Cuahonte operated the following destinations regularly during its existence.[2][5]

City State IATA ICAO Airport
Apatzingán Template:Country data MEX (Michoacán) AZG MMAG Pablo L. Sidar National Airport
Colima Template:Country data MEX (Colima) CLQ MMIA Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid National Airport
Guadalajara Template:Country data MEX (Jalisco) GDL MMGL Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Template:Country data MEX (Guerrero) ZIH MMZH Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport
Lázaro Cárdenas Template:Country data MEX (Michoacán) LZC MMLC Lázaro Cárdenas del Río National Airport
Manzanillo Template:Country data MEX (Colima) ZLO MMZO Playa de Oro International Airport
Morelia Template:Country data MEX (Michoacán) MLM MMMM General Francisco Mujica International Airport
Uruapan Template:Country data MEX (Michoacán) UPN MMPN Lic. & Gen. Ignacio López Rayón International Airport
Total: 8 destinations in Mexico

Fleet

Between 1992 and 2007, Aero Cuahonte operated the following aircraft.[1][2]

Aero Cuahonte fleet (1992-2007)
Aircreft Units in service Passenger configuration Registration Notes
Fairchild Swearingen SA-226TC Metro II 4 19 XA-SLU, XA-HAO, XA-GUU, XA-SPO XA-SLU crashed in UPN in 1994; XA-HAO crashed in UPN in 1997.
Fairchild Swearingen SA-227AC Metro III 1 19 XA-TML
Cessna 402C 1 9 XA-KOC Transferred to MAYAir in 2007
Total 5

Accidents and incidents

  • On December 1, 1988, a Cessna 210 aircraft registered XA-HAO operating an Aero Cuahonte air taxi service between Uruapan Airport and Mexico City Airport crashed near the town of Agostitlán, Hidalgo Municipality, Michoacán; the pilot and passenger died.[6][7]
  • On February 4, 1997, a Swearingen SA226-TC Metro II aircraft registered XA-HAO, operated by Aero Cuahonte, went off the road while landing at Uruapan Airport, causing its landing gear to collapse. There were no fatalities, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.[9]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Aviación mexicana en cifras" (in Spanish). Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes (SCT). 2017. 112-113. https://www.sct.gob.mx/fileadmin/DireccionesGrales/DGAC-archivo/modulo5/amc-2016-i.pdf. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Boom de los 90's! Muchas Lineas Aereas Nuevas!" (in Spanish). maik. 2012-04-27. https://www.fsmex.com/foros/index.php?threads/boom-de-los-90s-muchas-lineas-aereas-nuevas.48776/page-3#post-518300. 
  3. ↑ Hamill, Tom. "WORLD AIRLINE DIRECTORY 1993". Flight International (Reed Business Information, Limited) 143 (4362): 47. ISSN 0015-3710. https://trid.trb.org/View/528460. Retrieved on 2025-10-20. 
  4. ↑ "MAYAir: Nosotros" (in Spanish). https://www.mayair.com.mx/nosotros.html. 
  5. ↑ AFAC (2025). "Estadística Mensual Operativa" (in Spanish). https://www.gob.mx/afac/acciones-y-programas/estadistica-mensual-operativa-monthly-traffic-statistics. 
  6. ↑ "Accident #199098". Aviation Safety Network. https://asn.flightsafety.org/wikibase/199098. 
  7. ↑ Osorno, Diego Enrique (2019-08-10). "Un accidente mexicano" (in Spanish). Milenio. https://www.milenio.com/policia/un-accidente-mexicano. 
  8. ↑ "Accident #324964". Aviation Safety Network. https://asn.flightsafety.org/asndb/324964. 
  9. ↑ "Accident #324269". Aviation Safety Network. https://asn.flightsafety.org/asndb/324269. 
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