Nella Airlines, a US company chiefly owned by a Brazilian citizen, has acquired 100% control over the Bolivian airline Amaszonas.
“In the end, the common good is what made us make this decision to transfer all of our shares to a North American company Nella Airlines Inc., which is a holding company in the United States, its main owner being a Brazilian citizen,” said Amaszonas executive president, Sergio de Urioste. “Aviation in the world is in crisis and we have not been left out of the crisis. We have looked for different ways to get out of the crisis, but it has been a very difficult and long task.”
“Just as the pandemic brings a crisis, it also brings opportunities to companies that are ready to make large investments,” he went on.
Nella has taken on the airline's liabilities, but is expected to keep the rest of the company business as usual for Amaszonas workers.
Amaszonas Vice President Luis Vera also announced the six-aircraft fleet will remain operational in Bolivia and all tickets will be honoured.