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Amaszonas
Bolivia

39
Routes
6
Hubs
AZN
ICAO
Z8
IATA
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Connecting Bolivia and South America's remote destinations.
Founded
1998
Headquarters
La Paz, Bolivia
Amaszonas is a Bolivian airline that operates scheduled passenger services across Bolivia as well as international routes to neighboring South American countries including Argentina, Paraguay, Chile, and Uruguay. The airline focuses on connecting both major urban centers and remote or underserved destinations, particularly in the Amazon basin and lowland regions of Bolivia.
Founded in the 1990s, Amaszonas has grown from a small regional carrier into one of Bolivia's more significant commercial airlines. It has played an important role in improving air connectivity to communities with limited ground transportation options, especially in eastern and northeastern Bolivia.
The airline has operated under various ownership structures and has at times expanded operations under sister brands such as Amaszonas Uruguay and Amaszonas Paraguay, reflecting a broader regional ambition. Financial and operational challenges have periodically affected its network and fleet.
Hubs & network
Amaszonas primarily operates through El Alto International Airport in La Paz and Viru Viru International Airport in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
Fleet
Amaszonas has operated a fleet primarily composed of ATR 42 and ATR 72 turboprop aircraft, with some jet equipment used on international routes.
Notable facts
- ›Amaszonas serves remote Amazonian communities in Bolivia that lack reliable road access.
- ›The airline has expanded regionally through affiliated brands including Amaszonas Uruguay and Amaszonas Paraguay.
- ›It holds IATA code Z8 and ICAO code AZN.
- ›Amaszonas has been one of the few carriers providing service to Bolivia's eastern lowland towns.
- ›The airline has faced financial difficulties that have led to periodic route suspensions and restructuring.
This profile is provided for general information only. Contact details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airline's official website before acting on them.
Primary hubs
Route network map (39 legs)









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Route network
AQP → LPBCRJ
ASU → VVICRJ
BYC → SRZSWM
BYC → TJASWM
CBB → LPBCRJ
CBB → VVICRJ
CUZ → LPBCRJ
LPB → AQPCRJ
LPB → CBBCRJ
LPB → CUZCRJ
LPB → POISWM
LPB → RBQSWM CRJ
LPB → SRECRJ
LPB → TJACRJ
LPB → UYUCRJ
LPB → VVICRJ
ORU → CBBSWM
ORU → SRZSWM
POI → LPBSWM
RBQ → LPBSWM CRJ
RBQ → TDDSWM
SRE → LPBCRJ
SRE → TJACRJ
SRE → VVICRJ
SRZ → BYCSWM
SRZ → ORUSWM
SRZ → TDDSWM
TDD → RBQSWM
TDD → SRZSWM
TJA → BYCSWM
TJA → LPBCRJ
TJA → SRECRJ
TJA → VVICRJ
UYU → LPBCRJ
VVI → ASUCRJ
VVI → CBBCRJ
VVI → LPBCRJ
VVI → SRECRJ
VVI → TJACRJ
Fleet (aircraft types operated)
Encyclopaedia
Línea Aérea Amaszonas S.A. later operating as Amas Bolivia was a regional airline based in Bolivia, headquartered in Santa Cruz de la Sierra with its administrative center in La Paz. It operated scheduled and chartered short-haul passenger flights throughout the northern and northeastern regions of the country as well as to neighboring Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Chile and Paraguay, with its network's hub that was located at El Alto International Airport. It was acquired by NELLA Airlines Group in August 2021 and sold to businessman Luiz Divino in September 2023.
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Simple Flying· 11/20/2023
Bolivian Airline Amaszonas Loses AOC, Has 60 Days To Get It Back
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Air Data News· 10/9/2023
Sale of Amaszonas is almost complete, says Bolivian government
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ch-aviation· 8/12/2021
Bolivia's Amaszonas sold to US-based NELLA Airlines Inc.
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Aviación al Día· 8/11/2021
Brazil’s Nella Airlines announces purchase of Bolivia’s Amaszonas.
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CDB Aviation· 10/24/2019
CDB Aviation Delivers First of Four Embraer E190 Aircraft to Bolivian Airline Amaszonas
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Gate Checked· 1/13/2022
The Airlines That Shut Down Operations In 2021
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