Editing Avianca (section)

===Merger system (1994–2002)===
[[File:Avianca Boeing 767-200ER Dallimonti.jpg|thumb|Former Avianca [[Boeing 767-200ER]] taxiing at [[José María Córdova International Airport]] in 2004]]
In 1994, Avianca, the regional carrier [[SAM Colombia|SAM]] and the helicopter operator [[Helicol]] merged, beginning Avianca's new system of operations. This arrangement allowed for specialized services in cargo (Avianca Cargo) and postal services, as well as a more modern fleet, made up of [[Boeing 767]]s, [[Boeing 757]]s, [[MD-83]]s, [[Fokker 50]]s, and [[Bell Helicopter|Bell]] helicopters. In 1996, Avianca Postal Services became ''Deprisa'', which provided various mail services.

On December 10, 1998, Avianca officially opened its new hub in Bogotá, offering around 6,000 possible connections per week, and an increased number of frequencies, schedules, and destinations, taking advantage of the privileged geographical location of the country's capital, for the benefit of Colombian and international travelers between South America, Europe, and North America.