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Aviación y Comercio, S.A., doing business as Aviaco, was founded by Spain’s National Institute of Industry on February 18, 1948. The airline was intended to supplement Iberia’s inadequate regional network, as the flag carrier focused on its long-haul routes. Operations commenced in September between Madrid, Bilbao, and Barcelona using a fleet of three Bristol 170s.
During its heyday, Aviaco was well known for operating charter flights primarily from Palma, Tenerife and Girona to almost every provincial airport in Europe, providing uplift for all major tour operators, such as Thomson, Enterprise, Cosmos and ILG. Aviaco earned itself a bad reputation in the international travel sector, it became known for its old aircraft (DC-9’s), mediocre service and delays. However, the airline gained something of a cult status amongst travellers, who ultimately saw their Aviaco flight as part of the holiday experience.
Aviaco ceased operations in 1999 and was absorbed into Iberia.
| Regi. | Aircraft Type | Airline | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | EC-ARC | Douglas DC-8-52 | Aviaco | |
 | EC-BIB | Sud Aviation SE-210 Caravelle 10R | Aviaco | |
 | EC-BYF | McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32 | Aviaco |
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