DHL Aero Expreso
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DHL Aero Expreso S.A. is a cargo airline based out of Panama City, Panama.[2] It is wholly owned by DHL Group[2] and operates the group's DHL-branded parcel and express services in Central and South America.[3] Its main base is Tocumen International Airport, Panama City.[4]
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| Founded | February 1996 | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | August 15, 1996 | ||||||
| Hubs | Tocumen International Airport | ||||||
| Secondary hubs | Miami International Airport | ||||||
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| Fleet size | 10 | ||||||
| Destinations | 17 | ||||||
| Parent company | DHL (49%) | ||||||
| Headquarters | Tocumen International Airport, Panama City, Panama | ||||||
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| Founder | Felix Picardi | ||||||
| Employees | 482 (2023) | ||||||
| Website | www | ||||||
History
The airline was established in February 1996 and started operations on August 15, 1996. It began operations with charter flights, but added scheduled services on November 7, 1996. [4] It is owned by Felix Picardi (51%) and DHL (49%) and has 482 employees in Panama (as of May 2023). Since April 2020, Pablo Rousselin has been the current Managing Director, replacing Steve Getzler after his retirement.[citation needed]
Destinations
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Perspective
DHL Aero Expreso operates freight services to the following scheduled international destinations (as of October 2023):[citation needed]
Fleet
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Current fleet
As of December 2024, the DHL Aero Expreso fleet consists of the following aircraft:[7][8]
| Aircraft | In service | Orders | Notes | |
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| Boeing 757-200PCF | 4 | — | ||
| Boeing 767-300BCF | 6 | — | ||
| Total | 10 | — | ||
Former fleet
DHL Aero Expreso formerly also operated the following aircraft types:[citation needed]
Accidents and incidents
- On April 7, 2022, DHL de Guatemala Flight 7216, a Boeing 757-200PCF (registered HP-2010DAE) from DHL Aero Expreso while operating for DHL de Guatemala, made an emergency landing after taking off from Juan Santamaría International Airport due to hydraulic issues. After the aircraft landed back, it veered off the runway and broke up into two parts after falling into a ditch. The accident caused No casualties nor injuries. The airport was shut down for several hours after the crash and the aircraft was written off. [9][10][11]
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