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 Potosí 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 February 2025.
In April 2025, Aerus entered into a codeshare agreement with Viva Aerobus, enabling increased connectivity and coordinated flight offerings between the two airlines.
Destinations
The airline plans to operate both domestic and international flights in the Northeastern and Gulf of Mexico regions, using Textron Aviation-built Cessna aircraft. It is intended to occupy routes previously served by Aeromar. +CountryCityAirportNotesMexicoAguascalientesAguascalientes International AirportCiudad VictoriaCiudad Victoria International AirportDurangoDurango International AirportIxtepecIxtepec Airport MéridaMérida International AirportMexico CityFelipe Ángeles International AirportMonterreyMonterrey International AirportPiedras NegrasPiedras Negras International AirportSan Luis PotosiSan Luis Potosí International AirportTampicoTampico International AirportVeracruzVeracruz International AirportVillahermosaVillahermosa International AirportUnited States (Texas)BrownsvilleBrownsville/South Padre Island International AirportLaredoLaredo International AirportMcAllenMcAllen Miller International Airport
Fleet AircraftTotalOrdersPassengersNotesCessna 408 SkyCourier219Cessna Grand Caravan EX89Eviation Alice309Deliveries expected after 2030Total832
Accidents and incidents On July 13, 2026, an Aerus Cessna Grand Caravan EX, operating as Flight 165, had made an emergency landing in a forest in Pesquería, Nuevo Leon on approach to Monterrey International Airport from Piedras Negras, leaving 3 injured. Reports suggested that a bird strike had been the cause of the accident. Rescue teams were dispatched at the site.
See also List of active mexican airlines Lists of airlines
References
External links Official website