Pecotox Air
Airline based in Moldova
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Pecotox Air is a charter airline based in Chişinău, Moldova.
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| Commenced operations | November 2001 | ||||||
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| Ceased operations | June 2007 (resumed operations in 2016) | ||||||
| Operating bases | Chişinău International Airport | ||||||
| Fleet size | 1 | ||||||
| Headquarters | Chişinău, Moldova | ||||||
| Website | pecotox.com | ||||||
History
It started operations in November 2001 and operated passenger and freight charter services from its base at Chişinău International Airport.[2]
In June 2007, it was announced that the Republic of Moldova had withdrawn the certificate of the airline, as it was not subject to an appropriate safety oversight, and the European Commission's Air Safety Commission in addition banned the airline from flying within the European Union.[3] The airline has since resumed operations in mid-2016 using two Airbus A300 cargo aircraft.[4] However, as of early 2017 both of those aircraft had been retired again.
Afghanistan helicopter downing
In July 2009, a Pecotox Air Mi-26 was shot down in Helmand province with the loss of six Ukrainian crew members. The aircraft was said to be on a humanitarian mission under NATO contract.[5]
Current fleet
As of August 2025[update], Pecotox Air operates the following aircraft:[6]
| Aircraft | In service | Registration | Average age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing 747-400F | 1 | ER-MDR | 23.9 years |
Previously operated
The Pecotox Air fleet previously included the following aircraft:[7]
