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| Founded | 19881 | ||||||
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Ceased operations | c. 2010 | ||||||
| Hubs | Simón Bolívar International Airport | ||||||
| Headquarters | Maiquetía, Venezuela1 | ||||||
| Website | transaven.com | ||||||
Transaven Airlines (legally Transporte Aereo Venezuela C.A.) was a small Venezuelan airline founded in 1988, specializing in regional flights between Caracas and Los Roques, as well as charters with other Caribbean islands.1 It ceased operations in 2010, two years after the crash in Los Roques.
Accidents
- On February 2, 2002, a Dornier Do 28 (registered YV-679C) ditched at sea off Larga Island at Los Roques, as the flight was forced to ditch following engine problems. The pilot and all twelve passengers were rescued.2
- On January 4, 2008, a Let L-410 (registered YV2081) crashed in Los Roques, killing all 14 on board, which were 2 crew and 12 passengers 23
References
References
- "La empresa". Archived from the original on June 9, 2002. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
- "Transaven - Transporte Aéreo Venezuela; Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives".
- "Accident of a Let 410 operated by Transaven - off los Roques, Venezuela". 4 January 2008.