Keith Woolford Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Nature Air to connect David and San José from December 1st The Costa Rican airline Nature Air will begin flights to the province of Chiriqui from December 1st, 2017, according to Jorge Tovar, president of the Chamber of Tourism of Chiriqui. "We have already received the confirmation" that Nature Air, which already flies to Bocas del Toro with a daily frequency, will do the same beginning December 1st to the city of David, Tovar said. He added that "we have been working on function to increase the connectivity of the destination Chiriqui, specifically with Costa Rica". With the arrival of this airline, Nature Air, will be flying daily with an aircraft of 16 seats which will allow you to quickly connect in 50 minutes from the province of Chiriqui to Costa Rica with a rate of $200 round trip, including taxes. International connections With the arrival of this airline, there will be daily service with a 16 seat aircraft will connect in 50 minutes to the Chiriqui province with Costa Rica, with a rate of $200 round trip, including taxes. In this way both Bocatorenos and Chiricanos may have two alternatives to make international connections: the Tocumen International Airport in Panama and the Juan Santamaria International Airport in Costa Rica. Interest in Chiriqui the airline seeks to expand its destinations in Panama. | Courtesy Nature Air Last May, representatives of Nature Air were in Chiriqui on business with entrepreneurs from the Chamber of Tourism of Chiriqui and the Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of the province, where they showed their interest in incorporating David as one of their destinations. The airline, which has been flying daily to Isla Colon in Bocas del Toro for the last 8 years, confirmed then that it was looking to land soon in the Enrique Malek International Airport. The director of development of Nature Air, Mauricio Castro, said in May that David "was one of the destinations that we had in our radar", because of the interesting traffic that there has always been between Costa Rica and Panama. In addition, Castro pointed out that called attention to the economic boom in the region and the diversity in its tourist offerings. "Chiriqui has a good supply of mountain, adventure and beaches that could be interesting for the Costa Rican, who in fact already comes to David and to which we just want to give them better access," said Castro. https://elcapitalfinanciero.com/nature-air-volara-a-chiriqui-desde-el-1-de-diciembre-de-2017/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whskyman Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Hello. Has anyone used this new service from David to San Jose using Nature Air yet? Per their flight schedule, there is one daily flight from San Jose to David (at 09:40 a.m.) and one flight from David to San Jose (at 11:00 a.m.). However, it doesn't allow you to book the flight on-line (David is not an option). Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whskyman Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Nevermind ..... I found the correct link .... http://www.natureair.com/ THANKS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoSailors Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Good to know! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Moderator_02 Posted December 9, 2017 Moderators Share Posted December 9, 2017 Quote Costa Rica’s Nature Air Adding Planes & Flights written by Isabella Foster Villanueva 2017/11/30 Costa Rica News – Nature Air has invested $10 million in purchasing five new aircraft to improve its operations in Costa Rica. The firm is adding flights to David, starting December 1, which will be its second destination in Panama. The new fleet is made up of three Caravan aircraft, for 12 passengers, and two Twin Otter aircraft, which carry 19 people each. These replace the two aircraft currently covering 12 destinations within Costa Rica and the trips to Bocas del Toro, Panama. Nature Air is the only airline with direct daily flights to Bocas and, soon, David. The tickets to David will be from $100, with promotions being launched on www.natureair.com. Nature Air’s main competitor, Sansa, is working on launching new routes as well. It made a $12 million investment, in January, to strengthening its services and increase its fleet. https://www.costaricantimes.com/costa-ricas-nature-air-adding-planes-flights/58017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Woolford Posted December 31, 2017 Author Share Posted December 31, 2017 A Nature Air flight crashed in Costa Rica this afternoon. Twelve people perished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Doug Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 My Spanish is terrible, but the crash appears to have taken place in Guanacaste with two pilots and 10 passengers. Horrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Moderator_02 Posted January 1, 2018 Moderators Share Posted January 1, 2018 Quote 12 dead in Costa Rica plane crash Posted on December 31, 2017 in Panama Post Views: 302 A PLANE carrying 12 people crashed shortly after takeoff in Costa Rica, killing the two pilots and 10 passengers on Sunday, Dec, 31 says a Costa Rican government The Ministry of Public Security published photographs of the crash scene and the burnt remains of the aircraft in Guanacaste, a wooded area in the northwest of the country. The statement said that the plane belongs to Nature Air and hat it had just taken off from a nearby site. It was heading to Punta Islita and was embedded in a mountain in Bejuco de Nandayure. http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/12-dead-costa-rica-plane-crash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 International news media is reporting that this recent crash with fatalities involving Nature Air of Costa Rica is the second crash with fatalities in 2017 involving Nature Air. Curious as to what is really going on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Woolford Posted January 2, 2018 Author Share Posted January 2, 2018 (edited) Years ago, I flew all over Costa Rica with Nature Air because their safety record was so much better than that of SANSA, the national regional airline. Guess that theory is no longer applicable. Edited January 2, 2018 by Keith Woolford 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Moderator_02 Posted January 27, 2018 Moderators Share Posted January 27, 2018 Quote Nature Air grounded after Costa Rican plane crash that killed Steinberg family David Robinson, drobinson@lohud.com Published 1:36 p.m. ET Jan. 16, 2018 | Updated 4:40 p.m. ET Jan. 16, 2018 The Metniver family of Scarsdale remembers their friends, the Steinbergs, who died in a plane crash in Costa Rica. Peter Carr/The Journal News Aviation officials grounded a Costa Rican charter flight company after one of its planes crashed New Year's Eve, killing the Steinberg family from Scarsdale. Nature Air's operating certificate was recently suspended by Costa Rica's civil aviation authority as investigators sought a cause for the crash that killed all 12 on the plane, including Irene and Bruce Steinberg, and their sons Matthew, Zachary and William, according to media reports in Costa Rica. The disciplinary action comes as the Westchester County community mourned the unthinkable tragedy. Rabbi Jonathan Blake of Westchester Reform Temple recently posted on social media his euology for the Steinbergs and others killed in the crash. "Twelve vibrant lives, two cherished families, one guide and two crew, all snuffed out in a blinding instant, and the hopes and dreams that die with them — we are mourning them all," Blake said, "all the unfulfilled potential, all the graduations and first loves and weddings, all the potential for another generation of children and grandchildren, all the healing work that yet could have been brought to bear on a hurting world, all the laughter and love and hope — all gone." READ: Rabbi's entire eulogy for the Steinberg family DETAILS: New information in Costa Rican crash that killed Steinberg family Aviation officials in Costa Rica didn't return a request for comment on the suspension of Nature Air's certificate. The company also didn't respond to an email and phone call. Media outlets in Costa Rica reported that officials pulled Nature Air's operating license because the company didn't have enough staff to keep flying its planes, citing the death of the pilot and co-pilot on Dec. 31. A letter related to the suspension from civil aviation authorities further referenced irregularities at Nature Air, but it didn't include other details citing the ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash, The Costa Rica Star reported. Ladd Sanger, a prominent aviation attorney, described the suspension as incredibly rare. "What we have is Nature Air has had a couple of crashes and this accident has pulled back the curtain probably on some operational issues at the company," he said. Sanger asserted aviation regulators likely found repeated or intentional violations in order to justify suspending an entire airline operation. He noted pulling a certificate affects many other flights and business at Nature Air. "This is an extraordinary step, and I'm only aware of one other situation where this (suspension penalty) was even at issue," he said, "This accident has caused regulators to find some things to give them great concern." Costa Rican investigators said they are trying to determine the cause of the crash, but that it was most likely the result of strong winds or mechanical problems. It happened about 140 miles from the capital of San Jose. LAWYER: Questions raised in Costa Rican crash that killed Steinbergs INVESTIGATION: Lies and coverups mask roots of small-plane carnage The bodies of the 12 people killed in the flight were recovered from the wooded site and photos recently showed the remains were flown back to the United States, according to a Costa Rica media report. The Steinbergs died in a flight that took off shortly after another plane in their private charter group landed safely. The first flight took off with 10 passengers at about 11 a.m., landing safely about 40 minutes later in San Jose. The second aircraft, carrying the Steinbergs and a family of four from Florida, took off around noon and crashed within minutes, killing everyone on board, said Nelson Vega, general manager of Nature Air. https://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/westchester/scarsdale/2018/01/16/nature-air-grounded-after-costa-rican-plane-crash-killed-steinberg-family/1035820001/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Doug Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 A suspension of the operating license is going to mark the end of Nature Air. Without any revenue to pay employees or even maintain the aircraft, they are finished unless the license is quickly restored. Given the length of time it takes to conclude a crash investigation, that seems unlikely. Additionally, there will be civil liability issues. If the company deliberately compromised safety in order to save costs, I would hope criminal charges are filed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Woolford Posted January 27, 2018 Author Share Posted January 27, 2018 from the Tico Times: The Civil Aviation Authority has suspended the operations of Nature Air, the airline that owns the plane that crashed in Guanacaste on Dec. 31,Channel 7 News (Teletica) reported Jan. 12. Twelve people died in the crash, which made international headlines. According to Channel 7, Civil Aviation recommended the suspension because of the resignation of a Nature Air official, the death of the crew members in the New Year’s Eve accident, and the medical leave of the airline’s chief of security, all resulting in insufficient personnel for continued service. Nature Air confirmed the suspension in a news release and indicated the company is working to reestablish its services. http://www.ticotimes.net/2018/01/14/civil-aviation-authorities-suspend-nature-air-operations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Moderator_02 Posted February 5, 2018 Moderators Share Posted February 5, 2018 Quote Nature Air Authorized to Resume Flights The General Directorate of Civil Aviation has lifted the temporary suspension of operations of the Costa Rican airline, which has not been able to fly since January 11. Friday, February 2, 2018 According to the General Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGAC), "... the company has now hired the required personnel and made changes in their schedules and routes. Enio Cubillo, executive director of Civil Aviation, did not give details about this restructuring, as he thinks that it should be Nature Air who provides information about the adjustments."On January 11, the DGAC suspended the operation of the airline, arguing that due to problems in the company's administrative structure, it could not guarantee the security of its operations.Nacion.com reports that "...The company reported this week that the interruption of activities has generated losses of $1.2 million. Nature Air expressed, by means of an email, that `it was demonstrated that they have the technical and administrative structure and are in good standing with the relevant legislation`." https://www.centralamericadata.com/en/article/main/Nature_Air_Authorized_to_Resume_Flights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Moderator_02 Posted May 4, 2018 Moderators Share Posted May 4, 2018 Quote Costa Rica: Airline Suspended Indefinitely The General Directorate of Civil Aviation has once again suspended, this time indefinitely, the operating permit for the company Nature Air. Wednesday, May 2, 2018 Following the accident that occured in Guanacaste in December 2017, in January the General Directorate of Civil Aviation decided to temporarily suspend flights, arguing that due to problems in the company's administrative structure, they could not guarantee the safety of their operations. Although 15 days later they lifted the suspension and gave authorization for it to resume operations, the company failed to do so.Ennio Cubillo, director of Civil Aviation, said that "...'That is an abandonment of routes, because they have a certificate and approval of routes and there was never any cancellation of routes by the Technical Council of Civil Aviation (Cetac), that is grounds for suspension of the certificate.'"Nacion.com reports that Cubillo also said that "... there are a series of non-compliances that are under evaluation. At this time, for example, the company does not even have the primary fleet necessary to operate." https://www.centralamericadata.com/en/article/main/Costa_Rica_Indefinite_Suspension_for_Airline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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