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This airline will operate flights to USA, the Caribbean, South America and Europe. Motto: (traditional) In God We Trust (official, 1956–present) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City Official language(s) None at the federal level; English de facto Government Federal Republic  - President George W. Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence - Declared - Recognized... West Indies redirects here. ... South America South America is a continent crossed by the equator, with most of its area in the Southern Hemisphere. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ...

Air Dominicana is born

Air Dominicana was incorporated on May 9, 2007 in Santo Domingo with a capital of US$10 million. This airline will begin its operations in May 2008 with a Boeing 737-800. Its main purpose is to promote tourism--therefore its main hub will be located at Punta Cana.

Begins Services

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This Airline will start operations as a Charter Airline, with flights to an initial range that conforms all the Caribbean, a part of South America, Mexico and the United States. They will begin operations in its first aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, that will come to Dominican Republic a few months before the Launch Service. West Indies redirects here. ... South America South America is a continent crossed by the equator, with most of its area in the Southern Hemisphere. ... 737 in new Boeing Colors. ...

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New Routes: Domestics:

• Las Americas International Airport-Punta Cana International Airport start May 2
• Las Americas International Airport-Cibao International Airport start May 2
• Punta Cana International Airport-Cibao International Airport start May 2

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• Punta Cana International Airport-José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport start May 3
• Punta Cana International Airport-Simon Bolivar International Airport start in May- 2008
• Punta Cana International Airport-Miami International Airport start in July 1
• Punta Cana International Airport-Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport start July 1
• Punta Cana International Airport-John F. Kennedy International Airport start July 1 ^[1]

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Destinations

Main article: Air Dominicana destinations.

Air Dominicana will fly to 14 destinations in 5 countries, including Aruba, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, the Netherlands Antilles, Mexico, Venezuela and the United States. This airline is going to begin operations in May 3, 2008. is the 123rd day of the year (124th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

Its' main competitor will be Sol Dominicana Airlines, the Dominican Republic's 2nd largger carrier that is scheduled to be launched in June 2008. Sol Dominicana Airlines or Sol Airlines is an airline that is scheduled to operate charter flights from the Dominican Republic to Mexico, Canada, Brazil and the Caribbean with two types of aircraft. ...

Fleet

As of April 2008:

• The Boeing 737 both are Coming from Boeing Field in April and May, leased from Air Europa)
• The Boeing 767-300 is Coming from Madrid in August; an Ex Air Europa)
• Note: all planes, although the 738's are leased, are going to be designated by Dominican registration (HI)

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External links

• [1] A news story from an Italian language website with some detail about this proposed airline.

The Dominican Government is a minority partner. The charter carrier is based in Punta Cana.

• Air Dominicana Website (Under Construction)

References

1. ^ El Caribe (March 24, 2008). Air Dominicana to open International Routes from several international airports in DR. Periodico El Caribe. Retrieved on 2008-03-25.