Northeast Bolivian Airways
Bolivian airline, 1970–2006
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North East Bolivian Airways Ltda (NEBA for short) was a passenger charter airline based in Cochabamba, Bolivia from 1970 to 2006.[1]
Lockheed L-1011 (ED-NEG) of North East Bolivian Airways, in June 2007. | |||||||
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| Founded | September 14, 1970 | ||||||
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Ceased operations | 2006 | ||||||
| Hubs | Jorge Wilstermann International Airport | ||||||
| Headquarters | Cochabamba, Bolivia | ||||||
| Website | nebolivianairlines | ||||||
History
Northeast Bolivian Airways was born in the city of Cochabamba on September 14, 1970. With two Convair CV-440 aircraft, which operated on local routes with passengers. In 1979, two Curtiss C-46 Commando aircraft were added to the fleet, serving the north and south of the country. In 1982, flights were expanded with another Convair CV-440. That same year the operation was expanded with a Douglas DC-4.
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In 1990, operations were expanded with international flights to Miami with a Boeing 707-300. In 2004, NEBA sold a Convair CV-440 (CP-1040) to Copenhagen Airport in Denmark. In 2005, a Lockheed L-1011 Tristar and its crew arrived in Bolivia.
Fleet
NEBA formerly operated the following aircraft:
Accidents and incidents
- On January 13, 1984, a Douglas C-54 Skymaster (registered CP-1090) attempted an emergency landing at Cochabamba after an engine failure. The aircraft was destroyed after the engine propellers contacted the runway; it ran off the side of the runway and struck a ditch. One of the three crew members on board was killed.[2]
