Aeris (airline)
| Company type | Airline |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aviation |
| Founded | 1969 |
| Defunct | 2003 |
| Headquarters | Toulouse , France |
| Products | Scheduled and charter flights |
Aeris was an airline headquartered in Toulouse, established in 1969, which discontinued its operations in 2003 due to an inability to obtain further funding. Originally operating under the name Air Toulouse, the carrier mainly provided charter services before expanding into the budget airline sector.
Following the bankruptcy of Air Liberté, Aeris secured 7,612 slots at Orly Airport, enabling it to challenge competitors such as EasyJet and Air France on routes connecting Paris with southern regions of France. Aimed at business clientele, the airline faced difficulties maintaining a seat load factor around 60%. Although the government extended the deadline in 2003 for Aeris to raise €15 million from investors both domestic and international, the airline was ultimately unable to restructure its finances. After Aeris ceased operations, its allocation of 12,092 annual slots at Paris was reassigned.
The fleet consisted of Boeing 737-300 and Boeing 767-300 aircraft, all outfitted with economy-class seating. Aeris offered a combination of scheduled flights and charter services to broaden its market reach.
Fleet
| Aircraft | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Boeing 737-300 | 5 |
| Boeing 767-300 | 2 |
| Total | 7 |