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Aviateca was the state airline of Guatemala, incorporated in 1945 as Empresa Guatemalteca de Aviacion S. A., which was shortened to "Aviateca". Early aircraft operated by the carrier included the DC-3. In 1961, service to the United States (Miami) was originated with four engined DC-6 airliners. Convair 340/440 twin engined medium airliners were also acquired to replace the DC-3's on routes in Latin America. Aviateca was a customer for the British Aerospace BAC-111 medium twin jet in 1970, and later acquired Boeing 727 and 737 jet transports. Aviateca merged with other Central American national airlines to form Grupo TACA in the 1980's.
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