Aeropostal ceases operations

Aeropostal (Venezuela) ceased operations following withdrawal of aircraft insurance on it's last operational MD-80 (YV2957 MSN 53233), and lack of overall financial resources. The current fleet is comprised of six MD-80s. State owned Aeropostal has a rich history dating back to 1929, it's demise (if permanent) symbolizes the political and financial state of affairs in Venezuela, negatively impacting the aviation industry. The crisis extends beyond domestic airlines, with many foreign airlines having recently suspended operations into the country.

Postscript: the airline has been reported (as of 9/6/17) to have secured funding necessary to re-start operations 'in September'.

Boeing (McDonnell Douglas) MD-82 MSN 53233 L/N 2110 F/F 4/95 Aeropostal YV2957

History
Alitalia I-DATQ 4/95 - 4/12
Aeropostal YV2957 4/13 - 8/17

ConViasa suspends operations

ConViasa (Venezuela) is reported to have suspended operations effective May 5th, due to political unrest in the country, prevailing economic difficulties and a temporary lapse in insurance. It's sole widebody, a Boeing 747-400 wet leased from Wamos Air (Spain), was returned May 3rd, ending the Madrid-Caracas service. However, domestic services are expected to resume in due course.

The remaining active fleet consisted of 2 ATR-42s, 2 ATR-72s, 2 Bombardier CRJ-700ERs and 16 Embraer E-190s (although only about eight of the latter were thought to be in service at any one time).