Airline name: RAF-Avia
ICAO Code: MTL / IATA Code: MT / Callsign: MITAVIA
Country of Origin
LatviaBased at Riga International Airport (RIX)
Aircraft Types Used (from those available in WoA)
AT72F (ATR 72-202F) 1 in use YL-RAIAT75F (ATR 72-500F) 1 in use YL-RAK
SF34F (Saab 340AF) 1 in use YL-RAG
SF34 (Saab 340A(QC)) 1 in use YL-RAL
Aircraft Not in Game
AN-26B (Antonov-26B) 1 operated YL-RAE
Why should this airline be added?
The airline was established in 1990 with the purpose of delivering parts and manufacturing materials for the Riga Autobus Factory (RAF), with the factory buying at least 4 planes. It started operations in 1991.In 1994, RAF-Avia began to move into the commercial charter sector. In 1996, it became a private limited company. It is 100% owned by the RAF-Avia group.In August 2016, the airline stationed two aircraft at Frankfurt Hahn Airport to operate ad hoc charter flights.RAF-Avia operates cargo services for TNT, DHL and others, as well as transport for the military and the United Nations and passenger charters.In late 2015 RAF-Avia announced that it is considering starting regular passenger flights in 2016.
