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Amaszonas

Bolivia

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Amaszonas

Bolivia
39
Routes
6
Hubs
AZN
ICAO
Z8
IATA
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Connecting Bolivia and South America's remote destinations.

Founded
1998
Headquarters
La Paz, Bolivia
Amaszonas is a Bolivian airline that operates scheduled passenger services across Bolivia as well as international routes to neighboring South American countries including Argentina, Paraguay, Chile, and Uruguay. The airline focuses on connecting both major urban centers and remote or underserved destinations, particularly in the Amazon basin and lowland regions of Bolivia. Founded in the 1990s, Amaszonas has grown from a small regional carrier into one of Bolivia's more significant commercial airlines. It has played an important role in improving air connectivity to communities with limited ground transportation options, especially in eastern and northeastern Bolivia. The airline has operated under various ownership structures and has at times expanded operations under sister brands such as Amaszonas Uruguay and Amaszonas Paraguay, reflecting a broader regional ambition. Financial and operational challenges have periodically affected its network and fleet.
Hubs & network
Amaszonas primarily operates through El Alto International Airport in La Paz and Viru Viru International Airport in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
Fleet
Amaszonas has operated a fleet primarily composed of ATR 42 and ATR 72 turboprop aircraft, with some jet equipment used on international routes.
Notable facts
  • ›Amaszonas serves remote Amazonian communities in Bolivia that lack reliable road access.
  • ›The airline has expanded regionally through affiliated brands including Amaszonas Uruguay and Amaszonas Paraguay.
  • ›It holds IATA code Z8 and ICAO code AZN.
  • ›Amaszonas has been one of the few carriers providing service to Bolivia's eastern lowland towns.
  • ›The airline has faced financial difficulties that have led to periodic route suspensions and restructuring.
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Connecting Bolivia and South America through regional skies with care

Amaszonas is a Bolivian regional airline founded in 1998, headquartered in La Paz and operating across Bolivia and neighboring South American countries. Known for serving remote and underserved destinations, the airline plays a vital role in connecting communities across the Andes and Amazon basin. Its regional focus and expanding network make it a key player in Bolivian and South American aviation.

Primary Hubs
Cabin Classes
Economy
Fleet Note

Amaszonas operates a fleet primarily composed of Bombardier Q300 turboprop aircraft suited for regional and short-haul routes across South America.

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Route network map (39 legs)

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Route network

BYC → SRZSWM
BYC → TJASWM
LPB → AQPCRJ
LPB → CBBCRJ
LPB → POISWM
LPB → RBQSWM CRJ
LPB → SRECRJ
LPB → TJACRJ
LPB → UYUCRJ
LPB → VVICRJ
ORU → SRZSWM
RBQ → LPBSWM CRJ
RBQ → TDDSWM
SRE → TJACRJ
SRE → VVICRJ
SRZ → BYCSWM
TDD → RBQSWM
TDD → SRZSWM
TJA → SRECRJ
UYU → LPBCRJ
VVI → ASUCRJ
VVI → LPBCRJ
VVI → SRECRJ
VVI → TJACRJ
AQP → LPBCRJ
ASU → VVICRJ
CBB → LPBCRJ
CBB → VVICRJ
CUZ → LPBCRJ
LPB → CUZCRJ
ORU → CBBSWM
POI → LPBSWM
SRE → LPBCRJ
SRZ → ORUSWM
SRZ → TDDSWM
TJA → BYCSWM
TJA → LPBCRJ
TJA → VVICRJ
VVI → CBBCRJ

Fleet (aircraft types operated)

Línea Aérea Amaszonas
Encyclopaedia

Línea Aérea Amaszonas S.A. later operating as Amas Bolivia was a regional airline based in Bolivia, headquartered in Santa Cruz de la Sierra with its administrative center in La Paz. It operated scheduled and chartered short-haul passenger flights throughout the northern and northeastern regions of the country as well as to neighboring Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Chile and Paraguay, with its network's hub that was located at El Alto International Airport. It was acquired by NELLA Airlines Group in August 2021 and sold to businessman Luiz Divino in September 2023.

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