Triskelion: Manx Airlines
Islands have a unique need for strong air services and the islands surrounding Great Britain have historically had many regional […]
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Freeport Bound: Laker Airways Bahamas
Sir Freddie Laker is of course renowned for Laker Airways and his low-cost Skytrain services, which were killed unfairly in
Shamrock 500s: Aer Lingus 737s Pt2
The 737 had proved the foundation for Aer Lingus’ growth in the 1970s and 80s so it was natural that
Shamrock 200s: Aer Lingus 737s Pt1
The colourful fleet of green Shamrock jets of Aer Lingus has connected the Republic of Ireland to Europe for many
Pineapple: The Hawaii Express
Finding profitability on the long routes between the American mainland and Hawaii has proved elusive for many. In fact, on several
Neverland Bound: JAS Peter Pan DC-10
Special airline colours are nowadays ten a penny and there are few major airlines without some form of promotional livery
FedEx’s Passenger Dreams: Combi 737-200s
It is always a surprise when information pertaining to an airline / aircraft combination is hard to find, especially when
Chester to California: Alaska Airlines 1978-1982
Alaska Airlines had improved its situation in the 1970s but found itself once again in a precarious financial position just
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Arctic Whistle-Pigs: Nordair FH-227s
By 1970 Nordair was well-established as one of the five regulated regional airlines providing a variety of services both charter
Wilbourne’s Dream: Air Wisconsin 1965-1992
The growth of air travel in the USA was such that by the mid-60s there was an increasing role for
Alternate Reality: Air India Tristars
With just 200 standard-length Tristars built and only 50 shorter series 500 the number of first line operators of the
Happy Island, Unhappy Airline: Air Aruba
The pride of any small nation having its own national airline is tempered by the incredibly competitive nature of the