TACA Airlines facts for kids
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| Founded | 1931 |
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| Ceased operations | 2013 |
| Hubs | San Salvador |
| Fleet size | 44 |
| Headquarters | El Salvador |
| Website | [1] |
TACA Airlines (which stands for Transportes Aereos del Continente Americano) was an airline that started in El Salvador. It was a big airline that connected many places in the Americas.
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What Was TACA Airlines?
TACA Airlines was a major airline in Central America and South America. It helped people travel between different countries and even to other continents. The airline was known for its flights across the American continent.
A Look at TACA's History
TACA Airlines was founded in 1931, which means it was around for a very long time! It started small but grew to become a very important airline in its region. For many years, TACA helped people and goods move across the Americas.
The Merger with Avianca
In 2009, TACA Airlines joined with another large airline called Avianca. Even though they merged, both airlines continued to fly under their own names for a while. This merger created a bigger airline group that served even more destinations. TACA officially stopped operating under its own name in 2013, becoming fully part of the Avianca group.
Safety and Operations
Like all airlines, TACA focused on safe travel. Over its many years of flying, the airline worked hard to ensure passengers reached their destinations safely. It's important for airlines to have strong safety records, and TACA was committed to this.
Images for kids
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Logo of the AviancaTaca Air Holdings
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The old TACA headquarters in El Salvador
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A TACA Boeing 767 with the final paint-job used.
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A TACA A320 in 2010.
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A TACA BAC 1-11 at Guatemala City.
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One of TACA Airlines DC-4 planes.
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TACA Air Cargo Lockheed L-188AF freighter at Miami in 1978.
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A TACA Airbus A320 in the airline's final colors (2008-2013) at Los Angeles.
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Two Airbus A320 aircraft from TACA Airlines at the Juan Santamaría International Airport. This airport in Costa Rica was one of TACA's main hubs.
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A TACA Airbus A319 aircraft taking off from the city of Medellín, Colombia (2010).
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TACA Airlines A321 landing in Los Angeles from San Salvador (SAL).
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TACA Flight 510 incident in Guatemala City, April 6, 1993.
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See also
In Spanish: Avianca (El Salvador) para niños
