Who we are
History
1997
The "Air Tourisme Instruction Service" (ATIS) company starts up as a flying school and an aircraft maintenance shop, and quickly becomes a major player in the training of student pilots in Martinique.
2005
Thanks to its customers confidence, the request for an air transport service becomes increasingly strong and leads to the creation of the Airawak airline, using a fleet of twin-engine aircraft for on-demand flight operations between the islands of the Caribbean.
2008
Following the evolution of aviation safety standards, ATIS expands its maintenance department for its own fleet and the one of the flying clubs of Martinique. ATIS shows its commitment to meet growing demand and European safety regulations (EASA) by building a maintenance workshop of over 4300 ft² and hiring two additional engineers.
2009
Given the increase in traffic and to continue providing the quality service that has made its reputation, ATIS decides to discontinue its flying school activity to focus only on air transport and maintenance operations.
2011
In order to improve its availability, Airawak adds a third aircraft to its fleet: the BN2 A21 F-OTAG.
Our vision
The team of ATIS is primarily a team of professionals and aviation enthusiasts and we believe that a human-scaled airline operating with full autonomy is better able to meet the challenges of a local airline: low passenger flow, high operating costs (due to insularity and tropical climate), external constraints.
We built our reputation primarily on 'word of mouth', this is why we always make our best to meet our customers expectations for safety, on-time operations, efficiency, fare prices... and we do not intend to go back on our principles!
Our fleet
2 x Britten-Norman BN2 'Islander' (BN2 A21 'F-OTAG' + BN2 A26 'F-OGXA')
The BN2 was designed in the United Kingdom and is one of the most successful aircraft in British aviation history.
Ideal for short-haul operations between islands (hence its name 'Islander'), it is in daily use with some 500 companies and organisations in over 120 countries.
Britten-Norman is proud of its aircrafts excellent safety record and reputation for the highest quality products.
Also, the BN2 has a 'short take-off and landing' (STOL) capability and can easily serve the smallest airports of the Caribbean.
Crew: 1 pilot (2 on request for private taxi)
Powerplant: piston twin engine carburated or fuel injected
Cabin configuration: up to 9 passengers
Cruise speed: 150 mph
Range: Virgin islands northbound and Margarita southbound
Maximum weight: 6600 lbs
Cruising altitude: from 500 to 3300 meters
1 x Cessna 402 B 'Businessliner' (C402 B 'F-OIXB')
Designed by the largest manufacturer of light aircraft in the world, the Cessna 402 is truly a quality aircraft : comfortable and fast, it also features a Robertson STOL kit ('short take-off and landing') allowing operations to most runways of the West Indies.
Crew: 1 pilot (2 on request)
Powerplant: turbocharged piston twin engine
Cabin configuration: up to 7 passengers
Cruise speed: 200 mph
Range: Dominican Republic northbound and Venezuela southbound
Maximum weight: 6300 lbs
Cruising altitude: from 500 to 3300 meters
Only companies with an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) are allowed to carry you!
With Airawak:
- Fly safe
(twin engine aircraft, strict maintenance)
- Get a compensation in case of damage to your luggage
- Have support in case of delay or cancellation (excluding cases of force majeure)
- All passengers are insured
Click here to view ourAir Operator Certificate