Aerus, legally Aerotransportes Rafilher S.A. de C.V., is a Mexican regional carrier founded in 2022, and started operations in April 2023. It is based in Monterrey International Airport.
History
Aerus was founded in May 2022 by Grupo Herrera, following local government approval. It was originally founded in 1990 in San Luis Potosi as Aerotransportes Rafilher, for air taxi services. The airline is planned to launch in the first quarter of 2023, seeking to operate flights to destinations with no current air service.
In January 2023, the airline ordered 30 all-electric Eviation Alice aircraft. In February 2023, reports indicated that Aerus is planning to expand operations, aiming to have 14 aircraft and 500 employees by 2025. The airline is planning an investment of US$98 million as part of the expansion effort. The airline is also planning to recruit former employees of Aeromar, an airline that closed operations earlier in the month.
Destinations
The airline plans to operate both domestic and international flights in the northeatern region, using Textron Aviation-built Cessna aircraft. It is intended to occupy routes previously served by Aeromar.
The airline operates to Monterrey, Tampico, Matamoros, Piedras Negras, Veracruz, and Villahermosa. Flights to Ciudad del Carmen and Tuxtla Gutiérrez are scheduled to begin on October 2, 2023. It is also eyeing services to Nuevo Laredo.