Sevenair Air Services

Sevenair SA

Company type	Private
Industry	Aviation
Predecessor	Aero VIP
Headquarters	Cascais , Portugal
Area served	Mainland Portugal, International non-scheduled flights
Products	Regional and charter air transport, aerial work, pilot training, aircraft maintenance
Parent	Sevenair Group

Sevenair SA, previously known as Aero VIP, is a regional airline based in Portugal with its main office located at Cascais Aerodrome near Lisbon. The company operates regional flights within mainland Portugal and extends its services to international non-scheduled and specialized aviation operations. As a member of the Sevenair Group—one of the premier aeronautical conglomerates in Portugal—it provides a diverse portfolio including regional and charter air transport, aerial work, pilot training, and aircraft maintenance.

Situated at Ponte de Sor Aerodrome in the Portalegre District, Sevenair Academy stands as Europe's largest flight training institution, following Sevenair’s 2022 purchase of L3 Airline Academy’s resources, which encompassed aircraft, hangar facilities, and accommodation for students.

History

Initially operating under the name Aero Vip—which is reflected in its IATA and ICAO identifiers (WV/RVP)—the airline underwent rebranding after broadening its range of services. In September 2022, Sevenair finalized the acquisition of all assets belonging to L3 Airline Academy at Ponte de Sor aerodrome, subsequently merging these into the newly formed Sevenair Academy.

Destinations

As reported in March 2019, Sevenair offers scheduled service to five domestic locations:

• Bragança
• Vila Real
• Viseu
• Lisbon–Cascais (headquarters)
• Portimão

Fleet

The current aircraft lineup of Sevenair includes the following models.

Demonstrating its dedication to eco-friendly aviation, the airline has signed a letter of intent to acquire six units of the electric Heart Aerospace ES-30 aircraft.

Airline

• 2 Dornier 228 - registrations CS-AYT, CS-DVU
• 1 Jetstream 32 - registration CS-DVQ

Air services

• 2 Cessna 172 Rocket (used for banner towing)
• 2 Cessna 182 Skylane (utilized in skydiving activities)
• 2 Pilatus PC-6 (employed for skydiving operations)
• 1 Piper PA-31 Chieftain (currently stored)
• 1 Extra EA-300

Accidents and incidents

On December 2, 2010, an Aero VIP Dornier 228 aircraft (registration CS-TGG), operating flight number 854 on a domestic route, encountered snowy conditions and fog during its approach to Bragança. The plane descended below the safe altitude and made contact with a power line using its nose landing gear. The pilots initiated a go-around maneuver and successfully landed without any damage or injuries. This event resulted in a power outage lasting two hours, impacting roughly 2,000 residents.