Electra Airways
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Airline |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Headquarters | Sofia , Bulgaria |
| Products | Charter and ACMI airline services |
| Parent | Vector Group |
| Website | electraairways |
Electra Airways is a Bulgarian airline specializing in charter and ACMI services, with its main office located in Sofia, Bulgaria.
History
Established in 2016, Electra Airways commenced its flight operations in August 2017, initially utilizing a single Airbus A320 to support various tour operators. In 2022, the airline became part of Vector Group, a global aviation holding company that also encompasses ETG Maintenance (an MRO provider), Maverick Horizon (a leasing firm), and Classic Air (a capacity supplier).
By 2025, Electra Airways' fleet consists of ten aircraft from the Airbus A320 family—comprising nine A320s and one A321—leased through agreements with Avolon, Carlyle Aviation Partners, and Maverick Horizon.
In 2024, the airline formed a collaboration with SunExpress to operate flights from several German airports to Varna and Burgas along Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast. This partnership began under a three-year contract featuring two aircraft per route, with intentions to increase the number to six planes during the contract duration.
Destinations
Electra Airways provides services across European countries such as Poland, Austria, Italy, Bulgaria, and Greece, as well as destinations in North Africa including Tunisia and Morocco, along with locations in the Middle East.
Current fleet
As of August 2024, the airline’s operational fleet includes:
| Aircraft | In Service | Passengers |
|---|---|---|
| Airbus A320-200 | 9 | 180 |
| Airbus A321-100 | 1 | 219 |
| Total | 10 |
Former fleet
The airline’s previously flown aircraft encompass:
| Aircraft | Total | Introduced | Retired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing 737-400 | 1 | 2019 | 2019 |
| Boeing 737-300 | 1 | 2019 | 2024 |