Dinar Líneas Aéreas was an Argentine airline, which operated between 1992 and 2002. It offered various

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s as well as regular flights to different locations in Argentina and South America. In its period of greatest commercial success, Dinar was known for its safety, punctuality, and exclusive menu supervised by the chef

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History

The airline started operations in 1992, initially serving tourist destinations on a charter basis. Scheduled flights commenced in 1994. Dinar served the following scheduled destinations:

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, Comodoro Rivadavia, Córdoba,

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, Mar del Plata, Mendoza,

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, Santiago del Estero and Tucumán. The airline was acquired by

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in August 2002 for an undisclosed price. The new owner would absorb a debt. In February 2003, Dinar was grounded for failing to comply with the local regulations regarding

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d aircraft. Operations resumed on 11 March 2003. Since August 2002, the airline went through several groundings and ownership changes. the

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was Jorge Molle, who employed 620 people. The airline's main base at this time was

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Fleet

Dinar operated the following aircraft: *

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* Boeing 757-200 * Douglas DC-9-40 *

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* Fokker F-28 Mk 1000

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Dinar Lineas Aereas Defunct airlines of Argentina Airlines established in 1992 Airlines disestablished in 2002 2002 disestablishments in Argentina Argentine companies established in 1992

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