Aerus (airline)
Mexican regional carrier airline
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Aerus, legally Aerotransportes Rafilher S.A. de C.V., is a Mexican regional carrier founded in 2022, and started operations in April 2023.[3][4] It is based in Monterrey International Airport.[5]
- 1990
(as Aerotransportes Rafilher)[1] - 30 May 2022
(as Aerus)
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Commenced operations | 27 April 2023 | ||||||
| Hubs | Monterrey | ||||||
| Focus cities | Mexico City–AIFA | ||||||
| Fleet size | 8 | ||||||
| Destinations | 18 | ||||||
| Parent company | Grupo Herrera | ||||||
| Headquarters | Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico | ||||||
| Key people | Javier Herrera García (CEO)[2] | ||||||
| Website | flyaerus | ||||||
History
Aerus was founded in May 2022 by Grupo Herrera, following local government approval.[2] It was originally founded in 1990 in San Luis Potosí as Aerotransportes Rafilher, for air taxi services.[1][6] The airline is planned to launch in the first quarter of 2023, seeking to operate flights to destinations with no current air service.[7]
In January 2023, the airline ordered 30 all-electric Eviation Alice aircraft.[8] In February 2023, reports indicated that Aerus is planning to expand operations, aiming to have 14 aircraft and 500 employees by 2025. The airline is planning an investment of US$98 million as part of the expansion effort. The airline is also planning to recruit former employees of Aeromar, an airline that closed operations earlier in February 2025.[4]
In April 2025, Aerus entered into a codeshare agreement with Viva Aerobus, enabling increased connectivity and coordinated flight offerings between the two airlines.[9]
Destinations
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The airline plans to operate both domestic and international flights in the Northeastern and Gulf of Mexico regions, using Textron Aviation-built Cessna aircraft.[2][10] It is intended to occupy routes previously served by Aeromar.[3]
Fleet
| Aircraft | Total | Orders | Passengers | Notes |
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| Cessna 408 SkyCourier | — | 2 | 19 | [7] |
| Cessna Grand Caravan EX | 8 | — | 9 | [18][7] |
| Eviation Alice | — | 30 | 9[10] | Deliveries expected after 2030[8] |
| Total | 8 | 32 | ||
Accidents and incidents
- On July 13, 2026, an Aerus Cessna Grand Caravan EX, operating as Flight 165, had made an emergency landing in a forest in Pesquería, Nuevo Leon on approach to Monterrey International Airport from Piedras Negras, leaving 3 injured. Reports suggested that a bird strike had been the cause of the accident. Rescue teams were dispatched at the site.[19][20]
