Aerus (airline)

Aerus, legally Aerotransportes Rafilher S.A. de C.V., is a Mexican regional carrier founded in 2022, and started operations in April 2023.^[3][4] It is based in Monterrey International Airport.^[5]

Aerus

IATA ICAO Call sign ZV RFD RAFILHER
Founded	1990 (1990) (as Aerotransportes Rafilher)[1] May 30, 2022 (2022-05-30) (as Aerus)
Commenced operations	April 27, 2023 (2023-04-27)
Hubs	Monterrey International Airport
Fleet size	8
Destinations	14
Parent company	Grupo Herrera
Headquarters	Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
Key people	Javier Herrera García (CEO)[2]
Website	flyaerus.com

History

Aerus was founded in May 2022 by Grupo Herrera, following local government approval.^[2] It was originally founded in 1990 in San Luis Potosí as Aerotransportes Rafilher, for air taxi services.^[1][6] The airline is planned to launch in the first quarter of 2023, seeking to operate flights to destinations with no current air service.^[7]

In January 2023, the airline ordered 30 all-electric Eviation Alice aircraft.^[8] 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 February 2025.^[4]

Destinations

Aerus' Cessna Grand Caravan EX

Aerus' Cessna Grand Caravan EX

The airline plans to operate both domestic and international flights in the Northeastern and Gulf of Mexico regions, using Textron Aviation-built Cessna aircraft.^[2][9] It is intended to occupy routes previously served by Aeromar.^[3]

Country	City	Airport	Notes
Mexico	Cancún	Cancun International Airport
	Chetumal	Chetumal International Airport
	Cozumel	Cozumel International Airport
	Lázaro Cárdenas	Lázaro Cárdenas Airport
	Minatitlán	Minatitlan International Airport
	Mexico City	Felipe Ángeles International Airport
	Monterrey	Monterrey International Airport	Hub
	Piedras Negras	Piedras Negras International Airport
	San Luis Potosi	San Luis Potosi International Airport
	Uruapan	Uruapan International Airport
	Veracruz	Veracruz International Airport
	Villahermosa	Villahermosa International Airport
United States (Texas)	Brownsville	Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport
	Laredo	Laredo International Airport

Fleet

Aircraft	Total	Orders	Passengers	Notes
Cessna 408 SkyCourier	—	7	19	[7]
Cessna Grand Caravan EX	8	—	9	[10][7]
Eviation Alice	—	30	9[9]	Deliveries expected after 2030[8]
Total	8	37