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BA Connect
BA Connect
2006 - 2007
> Flybe
Main base: Manchester (MAN / EGCC)IATA: TH ICAO: BRTCallsign: BRITISH
1993: British Airways acquire Brymon Airways
28/03/2002: Merged with British Regional Airlines and renamed British Airways Citiexpress
01/02/2006: Renamed BA Connect
25/03/2007: Acquired by Flybe and BA Connect routes ceasedv Tap for Fleet details v
28/03/2002: Merged with British Regional Airlines and renamed British Airways Citiexpress
01/02/2006: Renamed BA Connect
25/03/2007: Acquired by Flybe and BA Connect routes ceasedv Tap for Fleet details v
Fleet history
All aircraft continued from British Airways CitiExpress.All aircraft continued with Flybe except otherwise noted.
British Aerospace 146-100G-MABR 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007
British Aerospace 146-200G-GNTZ 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-MANS 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007
British Aerospace 146-300G-OINV 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007
British Aerospace Avro RJ100All aircraft went to BA Cityflyer exept*G-BXAR 01/02/2006 > 05/03/2007G-BXAS 01/02/2006 > 05/03/2007G-BZAT 01/02/2006 > 05/03/2007G-BZAU 01/02/2006 > 05/03/2007G-BZAV 01/02/2006 > 05/03/2007G-BZAW 01/02/2006 > 05/03/2007G-BZAX 01/02/2006 > 05/03/2007G-BZAY 01/02/2006 > 05/03/2007G-BZAZ 01/02/2006 > 05/03/2007G-CFAA 01/02/2006 > 05/03/2007G-CFAB 01/02/2006 > 08/02/2006*G-CFAC 01/02/2006 > 21/02/2006*G-CFAE 01/02/2006 > 27/03/2006*
De Havilland Canada DHC-8-311G-BRYU 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-BRYV 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-BRYW 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-BRYX 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-BRYY 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-BRYZ 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-NVSA 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-NVSB 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007
Embraer ERJ-145EG-EMBC 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-EMBD 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-EMBE 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-EMBF 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-EMBG 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-EMBH 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-EMBI 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-EMBJ 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-EMBK 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-EMBL 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-EMBM 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-EMBN 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-EMBO 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-EMBP 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-EMBS 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-EMBT 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-EMBU 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-EMBV 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-EMBW 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-EMBX 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-EMBY 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-ERJA 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-ERJB 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-ERJC 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-ERJD 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-ERJE 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-ERJF 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-ERJG 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007
All aircraft continued from British Airways CitiExpress.All aircraft continued with Flybe except otherwise noted.
British Aerospace 146-100G-MABR 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007
British Aerospace 146-200G-GNTZ 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-MANS 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007
British Aerospace 146-300G-OINV 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007
British Aerospace Avro RJ100All aircraft went to BA Cityflyer exept*G-BXAR 01/02/2006 > 05/03/2007G-BXAS 01/02/2006 > 05/03/2007G-BZAT 01/02/2006 > 05/03/2007G-BZAU 01/02/2006 > 05/03/2007G-BZAV 01/02/2006 > 05/03/2007G-BZAW 01/02/2006 > 05/03/2007G-BZAX 01/02/2006 > 05/03/2007G-BZAY 01/02/2006 > 05/03/2007G-BZAZ 01/02/2006 > 05/03/2007G-CFAA 01/02/2006 > 05/03/2007G-CFAB 01/02/2006 > 08/02/2006*G-CFAC 01/02/2006 > 21/02/2006*G-CFAE 01/02/2006 > 27/03/2006*
De Havilland Canada DHC-8-311G-BRYU 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-BRYV 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-BRYW 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-BRYX 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-BRYY 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-BRYZ 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-NVSA 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-NVSB 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007
Embraer ERJ-145EG-EMBC 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-EMBD 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-EMBE 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-EMBF 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-EMBG 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-EMBH 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-EMBI 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-EMBJ 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-EMBK 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-EMBL 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-EMBM 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-EMBN 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-EMBO 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-EMBP 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-EMBS 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-EMBT 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-EMBU 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-EMBV 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-EMBW 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-EMBX 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-EMBY 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-ERJA 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-ERJB 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-ERJC 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-ERJD 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-ERJE 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-ERJF 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007G-ERJG 01/02/2006 > 25/03/2007
BAC Charter
BAC Charter
1988 - 1993
> BAC Aircraft
Main base: Southend (SEN / EGMC)IATA: -- ICAO: BACCallsign: BANDIT
28/04/1990: BAC Charter Ltd was a Small airline established as part of the BAC Group.30/07/1993: Operations merged into BAC Aircraft Ltd > BAC Express Airlinesv Tap for Fleet details v
Fleet history
De Havilland Canada DHC-6-200 Twin OtterG-DOSH 19/07/1991 > 13/10/1992G-BGZP [ Leased from Jersey European Airways ]G-BIEM 28/02/1990 > 20/04/1990G-JEAC [ Leased from Jersey European Airways ]
Short 330-100 (SD3-30-100)G-BKIE 24/09/1992 > 30/07/1993*G-LEDN [ Leased from Janes Aviation ]
EMB-110 P1 BandeiranteG-SWAG 17/01/1991 > 08/06/1993*G-ZUSS 08/03/1991 > 28/08/1992*
*Registered to Tech Air (Cambridge) Ltd
De Havilland Canada DHC-6-200 Twin OtterG-DOSH 19/07/1991 > 13/10/1992G-BGZP [ Leased from Jersey European Airways ]G-BIEM 28/02/1990 > 20/04/1990G-JEAC [ Leased from Jersey European Airways ]
Short 330-100 (SD3-30-100)G-BKIE 24/09/1992 > 30/07/1993*G-LEDN [ Leased from Janes Aviation ]
EMB-110 P1 BandeiranteG-SWAG 17/01/1991 > 08/06/1993*G-ZUSS 08/03/1991 > 28/08/1992*
*Registered to Tech Air (Cambridge) Ltd
BAC Express Airlines
BAC Express Airlines
1990 - 2007
Registered office / Base: Horley (near Gatwick Airport) / Southend (SEN)IATA: -- ICAO: RPXCallsign: RAPEX
03/10/1990: Small cargo airline initially established as BAC Aircraft Sales Ltd as part of the BAC Group.26/03/1991: Renamed BAC Aircraft Ltd30/06/1992: Cargo and mail contracts operations commence.08/02/1995: Renamed BAC Express Airlines Ltd27/02/2004: Air Contractors of Ireland take majority holding in company and BAC Aircraft merge operations, and then inturn was sold to the 2morrow Group in 2005 . 23/11/2007: Renamed HD Air to reflect 2morrow Group sister company HD Ferries.v Tap for Fleet details v
Fleet history
Fokker F-27-500 FriendshipG-BMXD 27/10/1998 > 21/03/2005G-BVOB 07/01/1998 > 17/02/2005G-BVZU 14/08/1997 > 01/12/1998*G-JEAD 13/04/2000 > 20/11/2006** 18/07/2007 > 08/11/2007**G-JEAE 04/10/1999 > 17/01/2003* 17/01/2003 > 19/07/2004
Handley Page HPR-7 Herald 214 G-ATIG [ Leased ]G-BEYK [ Leased ]
Short 330-100 (SD3-30-100)G-BGNB 08/02/1995 > 13/12/1996*G-BGNG [ Leased from Gill AIr ]G-BHHU 14/05/1997 > 27/03/1998*G-BIOE [ Leased from Gill AIr ]G-BIYG 15/06/1995 > 21/10/1996**G-BKIE 30/07/1993 > 16/09/1997**
Short 360-100G-BKMX 31/08/2000 > 22/02/2005*G-BLZT 01/03/2001 > 11/03/2002G-BMAR 11/01/1999 > 04/05/1999G-BNMU 13/12/2002 > 24/11/2005 > > 24/11/2005 > 21/07/2006**G-BOEG 03/12/2002 > 15/03/2005G-BOEI 26/02/2002 > 01/11/2005G-BPKW 08/08/2003 > 03/03/2004G-BPKZ 24/12/2002 > 26/01/2005G-CEAL 10/01/1997 > 04/02/2005 > > 04/02/2005 > 16/01/2006*G-CLAS 11/04/1996 > 15/03/2005G-EXPS 15/04/2004 > 21/10/2004 > > 21/10/2004 > 15/11/2004**G-KBAC 02/01/1998 > 09/09/2002*G-OCEA 11/04/1997 > 04/02/2005 > 04/02/2005 > 03/10/2005*G-OJSY 21/12/1995 > 14/02/1997 > 14/02/1997 > 05/10/2000* G-SSWE 20/11/2006 > 06/06/2007*G-TMRO 12/01/2001 > 11/06/2004G-UBAC 08/04/1993 > 05/10/1993* 25/08/1995 > 28/01/1998*G-VBAC 15/09/1997 > 28/04/2006*G-XPSS 07/11/1996 > 01/02/1999** 02/05/2001 > 11/07/2006
* BAC Leasing Ltd** BAC Group Ltd
Fokker F-27-500 FriendshipG-BMXD 27/10/1998 > 21/03/2005G-BVOB 07/01/1998 > 17/02/2005G-BVZU 14/08/1997 > 01/12/1998*G-JEAD 13/04/2000 > 20/11/2006** 18/07/2007 > 08/11/2007**G-JEAE 04/10/1999 > 17/01/2003* 17/01/2003 > 19/07/2004
Handley Page HPR-7 Herald 214 G-ATIG [ Leased ]G-BEYK [ Leased ]
Short 330-100 (SD3-30-100)G-BGNB 08/02/1995 > 13/12/1996*G-BGNG [ Leased from Gill AIr ]G-BHHU 14/05/1997 > 27/03/1998*G-BIOE [ Leased from Gill AIr ]G-BIYG 15/06/1995 > 21/10/1996**G-BKIE 30/07/1993 > 16/09/1997**
Short 360-100G-BKMX 31/08/2000 > 22/02/2005*G-BLZT 01/03/2001 > 11/03/2002G-BMAR 11/01/1999 > 04/05/1999G-BNMU 13/12/2002 > 24/11/2005 > > 24/11/2005 > 21/07/2006**G-BOEG 03/12/2002 > 15/03/2005G-BOEI 26/02/2002 > 01/11/2005G-BPKW 08/08/2003 > 03/03/2004G-BPKZ 24/12/2002 > 26/01/2005G-CEAL 10/01/1997 > 04/02/2005 > > 04/02/2005 > 16/01/2006*G-CLAS 11/04/1996 > 15/03/2005G-EXPS 15/04/2004 > 21/10/2004 > > 21/10/2004 > 15/11/2004**G-KBAC 02/01/1998 > 09/09/2002*G-OCEA 11/04/1997 > 04/02/2005 > 04/02/2005 > 03/10/2005*G-OJSY 21/12/1995 > 14/02/1997 > 14/02/1997 > 05/10/2000* G-SSWE 20/11/2006 > 06/06/2007*G-TMRO 12/01/2001 > 11/06/2004G-UBAC 08/04/1993 > 05/10/1993* 25/08/1995 > 28/01/1998*G-VBAC 15/09/1997 > 28/04/2006*G-XPSS 07/11/1996 > 01/02/1999** 02/05/2001 > 11/07/2006
* BAC Leasing Ltd** BAC Group Ltd
BEA Airtours
BEA Airtours
1969 - 1974
> British Airtours
Main base: Gatwick (LGW / EGKK)IATA: KT ICAO: BKTCallsign: BEATOURS
24/04/1969: Established as a division of BEA to provide low cost flight inclusive holidays
31/03/1974: Renamed British Airtours, following the BEA/BOAC merger to British Airwaysv Tap for Fleet details v
31/03/1974: Renamed British Airtours, following the BEA/BOAC merger to British Airwaysv Tap for Fleet details v
Fleet history
Boeing 707-400All aircraft continued with British AirtoursG-APFD 15/02/1973 > 31/03/1974G-APFG 30/03/1973 > 31/03/1974G-APFH 14/01/1972 > 31/03/1974G-APFK 30/12/1971 > 31/03/1974G-APFL 01/12/1972 > 31/03/1974G-APFO 14/11/1972 > 31/03/1974G-ARWD 15/01/1973 > 31/03/1974
de Havilland DH106 Comet 4BG-APMC 15/02/1971 > 05/11/1973G-APMD 29/04/1970 > 12/09/1972G-APMF 29/04/1970 > 05/02/1973G-APMG 23/03/1970 > 24/01/1973G-ARCP 28/05/1970 > 29/10/1973G-ARGM 29/04/1970 > 05/11/1973G-ARJK 23/03/1970 > 05/10/1973G-ARJL 23/03/1970 > 09/11/1973G-ARJN 25/03/1970 > 20/02/1973
Boeing 707-400All aircraft continued with British AirtoursG-APFD 15/02/1973 > 31/03/1974G-APFG 30/03/1973 > 31/03/1974G-APFH 14/01/1972 > 31/03/1974G-APFK 30/12/1971 > 31/03/1974G-APFL 01/12/1972 > 31/03/1974G-APFO 14/11/1972 > 31/03/1974G-ARWD 15/01/1973 > 31/03/1974
de Havilland DH106 Comet 4BG-APMC 15/02/1971 > 05/11/1973G-APMD 29/04/1970 > 12/09/1972G-APMF 29/04/1970 > 05/02/1973G-APMG 23/03/1970 > 24/01/1973G-ARCP 28/05/1970 > 29/10/1973G-ARGM 29/04/1970 > 05/11/1973G-ARJK 23/03/1970 > 05/10/1973G-ARJL 23/03/1970 > 09/11/1973G-ARJN 25/03/1970 > 20/02/1973
BKS Air Transport
BKS Air Transport
1952 - 1970
> Northeast Airlines
Main base: Newcastle (NCL / EGNT)IATA: BK ICAO: ---Callsign: BEEKAYESS
February 1952: Initially established as BKS Aero Charter at Southend Airport
Late 1953: name changed to BKS Air Transport
1967: BKS and Cambrian Airways form the British Air Services group, a holding company 70% owned by British European Airways and 30% by ex- shareholders of BKS and Cambrian
01/11/1970: Name changed to Northeast Airlinesv Tap for Fleet details v
Late 1953: name changed to BKS Air Transport
1967: BKS and Cambrian Airways form the British Air Services group, a holding company 70% owned by British European Airways and 30% by ex- shareholders of BKS and Cambrian
01/11/1970: Name changed to Northeast Airlinesv Tap for Fleet details v
Fleet details
Airspeed AS.57 Ambassador 2G-ALZR 10/06/1963 > 17/10/1969G-ALZT 16/01/1959 > 02/12/1968G-ALZW 16/01/1959 > 05/04/1968G-AMAC 17/06/1960 > 02/12/1968G-AMAD 26/07/1957 > 03/07/1968
Bristol 170 FreighterG-AHIJ [ Leased ]G-AICT [ Leased ]G-AMLJ [ Leased ]
Bristol 175 Britannia 102G-ANBD [ Leased from BOAC ]G-ANBH [ Leased from BOAC ]G-ANBK 24/04/1970 > 01/11/1970*G-APLL [ Leased from BOAC ]
Douglas C-47 Dakota 3G-AIWD 18/05/1960 > 04/03/1967
Douglas C47 DAKOTA 4G-AMSF 21/04/1952 > 23/01/1959G-AMVB 04/10/1952 > 05/08/1957G-AMVC 04/10/1952 > 14/12/1961G-ANAF 17/06/1953 > 28/10/1958G-APPO 07/04/1959 > 10/07/1963
Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident 1E-140G-AVYC [ Leased from Hawker Siddeley ]*G-AVYD [ Leased from Hawker Siddeley ]*
Hawker Siddeley HS-748 Srs.1/101G-ARMW [ Leased ]G-ARMX [ Leased ]G-ARRW [ Leased ]G-ASPL [ Leased ]
Hawker Siddeley HS-748 Srs.2A/228G-ATAM 28/01/1965 > 17/07/1967
Vickers Viscount 701G-AMOC [ Leased ]G-AMOJ [ Leased ]G-AMOK [ Leased ]
Vickers Viscount 702G-APTA [ Leased ]
Vickers Viscount 707G-APZB [ Leased ]G-APZC [ Leased ]
Vickers Viscount 708G-ARBY [ Leased ]G-ARER [ Leased ]G-ARGR [ Leased ]
Vickers Viscount 745DG-ATTA 19/04/1966 > 24/04/1970
Vickers Viscount 776DG-APNF [ Leased ]
Vickers Viscount 786DG-AVIY 20/03/1967 > 31/10/1970
Vickers Viscount 798DG-AVED 13/01/1967 > 31/10/1970
Vickers Viscount 806G-AOYH 05/08/1968 > 01/11/1970*G-AOYL 30/05/1968 > 01/11/1970*G-AOYO 30/05/1968 > 01/11/1970*G-AOYR 19/01/1970 > 01/11/1970*G-APEX 19/01/1970 > 01/11/1970*G-APEY 10/04/1968 > 01/11/1970*
*continued with Northeast Airlines
Airspeed AS.57 Ambassador 2G-ALZR 10/06/1963 > 17/10/1969G-ALZT 16/01/1959 > 02/12/1968G-ALZW 16/01/1959 > 05/04/1968G-AMAC 17/06/1960 > 02/12/1968G-AMAD 26/07/1957 > 03/07/1968
Bristol 170 FreighterG-AHIJ [ Leased ]G-AICT [ Leased ]G-AMLJ [ Leased ]
Bristol 175 Britannia 102G-ANBD [ Leased from BOAC ]G-ANBH [ Leased from BOAC ]G-ANBK 24/04/1970 > 01/11/1970*G-APLL [ Leased from BOAC ]
Douglas C-47 Dakota 3G-AIWD 18/05/1960 > 04/03/1967
Douglas C47 DAKOTA 4G-AMSF 21/04/1952 > 23/01/1959G-AMVB 04/10/1952 > 05/08/1957G-AMVC 04/10/1952 > 14/12/1961G-ANAF 17/06/1953 > 28/10/1958G-APPO 07/04/1959 > 10/07/1963
Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident 1E-140G-AVYC [ Leased from Hawker Siddeley ]*G-AVYD [ Leased from Hawker Siddeley ]*
Hawker Siddeley HS-748 Srs.1/101G-ARMW [ Leased ]G-ARMX [ Leased ]G-ARRW [ Leased ]G-ASPL [ Leased ]
Hawker Siddeley HS-748 Srs.2A/228G-ATAM 28/01/1965 > 17/07/1967
Vickers Viscount 701G-AMOC [ Leased ]G-AMOJ [ Leased ]G-AMOK [ Leased ]
Vickers Viscount 702G-APTA [ Leased ]
Vickers Viscount 707G-APZB [ Leased ]G-APZC [ Leased ]
Vickers Viscount 708G-ARBY [ Leased ]G-ARER [ Leased ]G-ARGR [ Leased ]
Vickers Viscount 745DG-ATTA 19/04/1966 > 24/04/1970
Vickers Viscount 776DG-APNF [ Leased ]
Vickers Viscount 786DG-AVIY 20/03/1967 > 31/10/1970
Vickers Viscount 798DG-AVED 13/01/1967 > 31/10/1970
Vickers Viscount 806G-AOYH 05/08/1968 > 01/11/1970*G-AOYL 30/05/1968 > 01/11/1970*G-AOYO 30/05/1968 > 01/11/1970*G-AOYR 19/01/1970 > 01/11/1970*G-APEX 19/01/1970 > 01/11/1970*G-APEY 10/04/1968 > 01/11/1970*
*continued with Northeast Airlines
Blue Islands
Blue Islands
2006 - 2025
Main base: JerseyIATA: SI ICAO: BCICallsign: BLUE ISLANDAOC No. 2189
Blue Islands Limited was a regional airline serving the Channel Islands.
It operated scheduled services within the Channel Islands, and to and from the UK and other European destinations. Its main bases of operation were Guernsey Airport and Jersey Airport.
v Tap for brief history and Fleet details v
It operated scheduled services within the Channel Islands, and to and from the UK and other European destinations. Its main bases of operation were Guernsey Airport and Jersey Airport.
v Tap for brief history and Fleet details v
Brief history
2001: Initially known as Le Cocq's Airlink, an airline established by Le Cocq's Stores in Alderney, but had been operating as a smaller operation since 1999.
29/08/2003: The trading name Rockhopper adopted.
2004: Ownership changed to Healthspan Leisure.
January 2006: Main operating base moved from Alderney to Jersey.
14/02/2006: Trading name changed from Rockhopper to Blue Islands.
14/11/2025: Blue Islands suspended trading and cancelled all flights.
2001: Initially known as Le Cocq's Airlink, an airline established by Le Cocq's Stores in Alderney, but had been operating as a smaller operation since 1999.
29/08/2003: The trading name Rockhopper adopted.
2004: Ownership changed to Healthspan Leisure.
January 2006: Main operating base moved from Alderney to Jersey.
14/02/2006: Trading name changed from Rockhopper to Blue Islands.
14/11/2025: Blue Islands suspended trading and cancelled all flights.
Fleet history
ATR 42-320
G-DRFC 06/01/2011 > 08/04/2013G-ISLG 13/02/2013 > 03/08/2016
ATR 72-500 (72-212A)
G-ISLI 03/12/2013 > 15/03/2019
ATR 42-500
BN2A MK.III Trislander
BN-2A Islander-2B-26
Jetstream 31
G-BUVC 25/07/2007 > 09/12/2008G-ISLB 06/01/2006 > 26/02/2014G-ISLC 02/03/2006 > 09/06/2015G-ISLD 24/07/2006 > 02/01/2015
G-BUVC 25/07/2007 > 09/12/2008G-ISLB 06/01/2006 > 26/02/2014G-ISLC 02/03/2006 > 09/06/2015G-ISLD 24/07/2006 > 02/01/2015
BMI Regional / Flybmi
BMI Regional / Flybmi
2001 - 2019
HQ: Castle DoningtonIATA: BM ICAO: BMRCallsign: MIDLAND
bmi Regional was a regional airline with its origins going back to Business Air, established in 1987. The airline was rebranded British Midland Commuter in 1998, following its acquisition by the British Midland group, and provided regional feeder services for British Midland's domestic and European network. In 2001, following the parent company's rebranding as bmi British Midland, the airline became bmi Regional.
International Airlines Group acquired bmi in 2012 and bmi Regional was sold separately to Sector Aviation Holdings, continuing as an independent regional airline. In July 2018, the airline adopted the flybmi brand in an attempt to modernise its image and expand its European presence. However, the airline entering administration in February 2019 when all operations ceased immediately.v Tap for Fleet details and historical timeline v
International Airlines Group acquired bmi in 2012 and bmi Regional was sold separately to Sector Aviation Holdings, continuing as an independent regional airline. In July 2018, the airline adopted the flybmi brand in an attempt to modernise its image and expand its European presence. However, the airline entering administration in February 2019 when all operations ceased immediately.v Tap for Fleet details and historical timeline v
Fleet history
British Aerospace 146-200G-CLHA 01/02/2001 > 14/05/2002G-CLHB 01/02/2001 > 08/02/2002G-CLHC 01/02/2001 > 08/02/2002G-CLHD 01/02/2001 > 29/10/2003G-CLHE 01/02/2001 > 13/03/2002
Embraer ERJ-135G-RJXJ 07/06/2012 > 19/10/2018G-RJXK 07/06/2012 > 22/03/2019G-RJXL 07/06/2012 > 22/03/2019G-RJXP 07/06/2012 > 12/03/2019
Embraer ERJ-145G-CCYH 17/02/2005 > 25/04/2008 >>>> G-RJXR 25/04/2008 > 16/08/2018G-CKAF 25/05/2017 > 11/04/2019G-CKAG 03/07/2017 > 11/04/2019G-EMBI 01/07/2009 > 08/03/2019G-EMBJ 10/08/2009 > 08/03/2019G-EMBN 27/10/2008 > 08/03/2019G-EMBP 04/02/2011 > 09/05/2012G-RJXA 07/06/2012 > 22/03/2019G-RJXB 07/06/2012 > 22/03/2019G-RJXC 07/06/2012 > 22/02/2019G-RJXD 07/06/2012 > 22/02/2019G-RJXE 07/06/2012 > 22/02/2019G-RJXF 07/06/2012 > 17/12/2018G-RJXG 07/06/2012 > 09/04/2019G-RJXH 07/06/2012 > 22/02/2019G-RJXI 07/06/2012 > 22/02/2019G-RJXM 07/06/2012 > 22/02/2019G-RJXN 15/11/2006 > 19/11/2009G-RJXO 31/10/2006 > 26/02/2010
Saab 340G-GNTD 01/02/2001 > 19/03/2001G-GNTE 01/02/2001 > 07/08/2001G-GNTF 01/02/2001 > 20/03/2001G-GNTG 01/02/2001 > 23/04/2001G-GNTH 01/02/2001 > 07/09/2001G-GNTI 01/02/2001 > 31/08/2001G-GNTJ 01/02/2001 > 21/11/2001
British Aerospace 146-200G-CLHA 01/02/2001 > 14/05/2002G-CLHB 01/02/2001 > 08/02/2002G-CLHC 01/02/2001 > 08/02/2002G-CLHD 01/02/2001 > 29/10/2003G-CLHE 01/02/2001 > 13/03/2002
Embraer ERJ-135G-RJXJ 07/06/2012 > 19/10/2018G-RJXK 07/06/2012 > 22/03/2019G-RJXL 07/06/2012 > 22/03/2019G-RJXP 07/06/2012 > 12/03/2019
Embraer ERJ-145G-CCYH 17/02/2005 > 25/04/2008 >>>> G-RJXR 25/04/2008 > 16/08/2018G-CKAF 25/05/2017 > 11/04/2019G-CKAG 03/07/2017 > 11/04/2019G-EMBI 01/07/2009 > 08/03/2019G-EMBJ 10/08/2009 > 08/03/2019G-EMBN 27/10/2008 > 08/03/2019G-EMBP 04/02/2011 > 09/05/2012G-RJXA 07/06/2012 > 22/03/2019G-RJXB 07/06/2012 > 22/03/2019G-RJXC 07/06/2012 > 22/02/2019G-RJXD 07/06/2012 > 22/02/2019G-RJXE 07/06/2012 > 22/02/2019G-RJXF 07/06/2012 > 17/12/2018G-RJXG 07/06/2012 > 09/04/2019G-RJXH 07/06/2012 > 22/02/2019G-RJXI 07/06/2012 > 22/02/2019G-RJXM 07/06/2012 > 22/02/2019G-RJXN 15/11/2006 > 19/11/2009G-RJXO 31/10/2006 > 26/02/2010
Saab 340G-GNTD 01/02/2001 > 19/03/2001G-GNTE 01/02/2001 > 07/08/2001G-GNTF 01/02/2001 > 20/03/2001G-GNTG 01/02/2001 > 23/04/2001G-GNTH 01/02/2001 > 07/09/2001G-GNTI 01/02/2001 > 31/08/2001G-GNTJ 01/02/2001 > 21/11/2001
HIstorical timeline
14/05/1987Business Air incorporated.
15/08/1987Flight operations commenced with EMB-110 Bandeirante aircraft.
1996Acquired by Airlines of Britain plc, parent company of British Midland.
29/03/1998Rebranded as British Midland Commuter.
01/02/2001Renamed bmi Regional following the bmi rebranding.
2001–2011Fleet modernised with Embraer ERJ-135 and ERJ-145 regional jets. Network expanded across the UK and continental Europe.
June 2012Sold by IAG to Sector Aviation Holdings following the acquisition of bmi. Continued as an independent airline.
03/08/2015Became part of Airline Investments Ltd alongside Loganair.
05/07/2018Rebranded as flybmi.
16/02/2019Operations ceased following entry into administration.
14/05/1987Business Air incorporated.
15/08/1987Flight operations commenced with EMB-110 Bandeirante aircraft.
1996Acquired by Airlines of Britain plc, parent company of British Midland.
29/03/1998Rebranded as British Midland Commuter.
01/02/2001Renamed bmi Regional following the bmi rebranding.
2001–2011Fleet modernised with Embraer ERJ-135 and ERJ-145 regional jets. Network expanded across the UK and continental Europe.
June 2012Sold by IAG to Sector Aviation Holdings following the acquisition of bmi. Continued as an independent airline.
03/08/2015Became part of Airline Investments Ltd alongside Loganair.
05/07/2018Rebranded as flybmi.
16/02/2019Operations ceased following entry into administration.
Baltic
Baltic
1986 - 1989
> British Air Ferries
Main base: Southend Airport (SEN)IATA: -- ICAO: ---Callsign: -
Baltic Airlines initially started in Sweden, but was subsequently acquired by Sean T Hully. Based at Southend Airport, charter operations commenced in 1988.
Following financial issues the airline was merged into British Air Ferries (BAF) in 1989v Tap for Fleet details v
Following financial issues the airline was merged into British Air Ferries (BAF) in 1989v Tap for Fleet details v
Fleet history
Vickers Viscount 814G-BAPG 08/07/1987 > 02/03/1990
alsoSE-IVY
Aircraft registered to STH Sales Ltd. STH stood for Sean T Hulley who was based at Southend and owned Baltic Airlines (UK) and Hot Air.
Vickers Viscount 814G-BAPG 08/07/1987 > 02/03/1990
alsoSE-IVY
Berlin European UK
Berlin European UK
1985 - 1991
> Acquired by Germania
Main base: Berlin Tegel (TXL / EDDT)IATA: WZ ICAO: RGNCallsign: REGIONAL
December 1985: Airline founded initially as Berlin Regional UK by former BA pilot Captain Richard "Dick" Twomey, general manager in Berlin April 1987: Commenced commercial operations
04/05/1988: Berlin European UK name adopted following change in route strategy 01/04/1991: Ceased operations and assets acquired by Germaniav Tap for Fleet details v
04/05/1988: Berlin European UK name adopted following change in route strategy 01/04/1991: Ceased operations and assets acquired by Germaniav Tap for Fleet details v
Fleet history
Boeing 737G-EURP 21/10/1988 > 06/11/1990G-EURR 19/03/1990 > 05/03/1991
British Aerospace Jetstream 3102G-BTXL 20/03/1987 > 01/07/1991
Boeing 737G-EURP 21/10/1988 > 06/11/1990G-EURR 19/03/1990 > 05/03/1991
British Aerospace Jetstream 3102G-BTXL 20/03/1987 > 01/07/1991
Birmingham European Airways
Birmingham European Airways
1990 - 1992
> Brymon Airways
Main base: Birmingham (BHX / EGBB)IATA: VB ICAO: BEACallsign: BIRMEX
1983: Initially established as Birmingham Executive Airways, based at Birmingham International Airport
27/02/1990: Renamed Birmingham European Airways
25/10/1992: merged with Brymon Airways to form Brymon European Airwaysv Tap for Fleet details v
27/02/1990: Renamed Birmingham European Airways
25/10/1992: merged with Brymon Airways to form Brymon European Airwaysv Tap for Fleet details v
Fleet history
*continued from Birmingham Executive Airways**continued with Brymon European Airways
BAC 1-11-401AK One-ElevenG-BBME [ Maersk Air Ltd ]**G-BBMF [ Maersk Air Ltd ]
BAC 1-11-408EF One-ElevenG-AVGP [ Maersk Air Ltd ]**G-BBMG [ Maersk Air Ltd ]**
BAC 1-11-416EK One-ElevenG-AWBL [ Maersk Air Ltd ]**
British Aerospace Jetstream 3102G-CBEA 27/02/1990* > 25/10/1992**G-OBEA 27/02/1990* > 25/10/1992**G-WMCC 27/02/1990* > 25/10/1992**
Grumman G-159G-BMOW 27/02/1990* > 22/12/1992G-BNKN 27/02/1990* > 04/03/1992G-BNKO 27/02/1990* > 22/10/1991
AlsoFokker 50OY-MMU [ Maersk Air Ltd ]OY-MMV [ Maersk Air Ltd ]
*continued from Birmingham Executive Airways**continued with Brymon European Airways
BAC 1-11-401AK One-ElevenG-BBME [ Maersk Air Ltd ]**G-BBMF [ Maersk Air Ltd ]
BAC 1-11-408EF One-ElevenG-AVGP [ Maersk Air Ltd ]**G-BBMG [ Maersk Air Ltd ]**
BAC 1-11-416EK One-ElevenG-AWBL [ Maersk Air Ltd ]**
British Aerospace Jetstream 3102G-CBEA 27/02/1990* > 25/10/1992**G-OBEA 27/02/1990* > 25/10/1992**G-WMCC 27/02/1990* > 25/10/1992**
Grumman G-159G-BMOW 27/02/1990* > 22/12/1992G-BNKN 27/02/1990* > 04/03/1992G-BNKO 27/02/1990* > 22/10/1991
AlsoFokker 50OY-MMU [ Maersk Air Ltd ]OY-MMV [ Maersk Air Ltd ]
Birmingham Executive Airways
Birmingham Executive Airways
1983 - 1990
> Birmingham European Airways
Main base: Birmingham (BHX / EGBB)IATA: EB ICAO: BEXCallsign: BIRMEX
06/06/1983: commenced operations with 3 Jetstream 3102s flying from Birmingham to Copenhagen, Zurich and Milan.
December 1988: Company taken over by The Plimsoll Line (TPL), owners of Brymon Airways. TPL was, in turn, owned by British Airways and Danish airline Maersk Air, so some Fokker F27s and BAC 1-11s were leased from both companies and various stages.
27/02/1990: Renamed Birmingham European Airwaysv Tap for Fleet details v
December 1988: Company taken over by The Plimsoll Line (TPL), owners of Brymon Airways. TPL was, in turn, owned by British Airways and Danish airline Maersk Air, so some Fokker F27s and BAC 1-11s were leased from both companies and various stages.
27/02/1990: Renamed Birmingham European Airwaysv Tap for Fleet details v
Fleet history
*continued with Birmingham European Airways
British Aerospace Jetstream 3102G-BKTN [ Leased from McAlpine Aviation ]G-CBEA 29/03/1983 > 27/02/1990*G-OBEA 29/03/1983 > 27/02/1990*G-WMCC 22/09/1983 > 27/02/1990*
Grumman G-159G-BMOW 18/02/1987 > 27/02/1990* G-BNKN 03/07/1987 > 27/02/1990*G-BNKO 11/09/1987 > 27/02/1990*G-BOBX 08/12/1987 > 25/04/1989
Saab Fairchild 340AG-BSFI 18/12/1984 > 22/01/1986
*continued with Birmingham European Airways
British Aerospace Jetstream 3102G-BKTN [ Leased from McAlpine Aviation ]G-CBEA 29/03/1983 > 27/02/1990*G-OBEA 29/03/1983 > 27/02/1990*G-WMCC 22/09/1983 > 27/02/1990*
Grumman G-159G-BMOW 18/02/1987 > 27/02/1990* G-BNKN 03/07/1987 > 27/02/1990*G-BNKO 11/09/1987 > 27/02/1990*G-BOBX 08/12/1987 > 25/04/1989
Saab Fairchild 340AG-BSFI 18/12/1984 > 22/01/1986
Bmibaby Ltd
Bmibaby Ltd
2002 - 2012
Main base: East Midlands (EMA / EGNX)IATA: WW ICAO: BMICallsign: BABY
bmibaby was a British low-cost airline and wholly owned subsidiary of bmi British Midland. Established in January 2002, it began flying in March 2002 from East Midlands Airport and rapidly expanded across the UK and Europe, establishing bases at Cardiff, Manchester, Durham Tees Valley, Birmingham and eventually Belfast City.
Following the sale of bmi to International Airlines Group in April 2012, attempts were made to sell bmibaby, but no buyer was found. IAG announced the airline's closure in May 2012, with services progressively withdrawn during the summer. bmibaby operated its final flight on 9th September 2012.v Tap for Fleet details and historical timeline v
Following the sale of bmi to International Airlines Group in April 2012, attempts were made to sell bmibaby, but no buyer was found. IAG announced the airline's closure in May 2012, with services progressively withdrawn during the summer. bmibaby operated its final flight on 9th September 2012.v Tap for Fleet details and historical timeline v
Fleet details
Boeing 737-300G-BYZJ 15/02/2003 > 17/04/2009G-ECAS 08/03/2002 > 11/06/2005G-OBMP 18/10/2002 > 09/09/2012G-ODSK 20/09/2002 > 09/09/2012G-OGBD 08/04/2004 > 09/09/2012G-OGBE 17/05/2004 > 28/04/2009G-OJTW 22/03/2002 > 03/06/2005G-TOYA 13/12/2004 > 11/05/2010G-TOYB 24/11/2004 > 11/05/2010G-TOYC 13/12/2004 > 11/05/2010G-TOYD 13/06/2005 > 09/09/2012G-TOYE 04/05/2005 > 25/06/2009G-TOYF 28/11/2005 > 09/09/2012G-TOYG 13/01/2006 > 09/09/2012G-TOYH 22/12/2005 > 09/09/2012G-TOYI 25/07/2008 > 09/09/2012G-TOYJ 10/04/2007 > 09/09/2012G-TOYK 31/05/2007 > 09/09/2012G-TOYL 14/04/2011 > 09/09/2012G-TOYM 15/08/2008 > 09/09/2012
Boeing 737-500G-BVKA 08/04/2003 > 28/04/2004G-BVKB 12/11/2002 > 09/09/2012G-BVKC 01/06/2003 > 30/06/2004G-BVKD 10/05/2003 > 01/01/2011G-BVZE 29/01/2003 > 09/09/2012G-BVZG 08/04/2003 > 10/03/2008G-BVZH 31/10/2002 > 21/12/2007G-BVZI 30/08/2003 > 16/05/2008
Boeing 737-300G-BYZJ 15/02/2003 > 17/04/2009G-ECAS 08/03/2002 > 11/06/2005G-OBMP 18/10/2002 > 09/09/2012G-ODSK 20/09/2002 > 09/09/2012G-OGBD 08/04/2004 > 09/09/2012G-OGBE 17/05/2004 > 28/04/2009G-OJTW 22/03/2002 > 03/06/2005G-TOYA 13/12/2004 > 11/05/2010G-TOYB 24/11/2004 > 11/05/2010G-TOYC 13/12/2004 > 11/05/2010G-TOYD 13/06/2005 > 09/09/2012G-TOYE 04/05/2005 > 25/06/2009G-TOYF 28/11/2005 > 09/09/2012G-TOYG 13/01/2006 > 09/09/2012G-TOYH 22/12/2005 > 09/09/2012G-TOYI 25/07/2008 > 09/09/2012G-TOYJ 10/04/2007 > 09/09/2012G-TOYK 31/05/2007 > 09/09/2012G-TOYL 14/04/2011 > 09/09/2012G-TOYM 15/08/2008 > 09/09/2012
Boeing 737-500G-BVKA 08/04/2003 > 28/04/2004G-BVKB 12/11/2002 > 09/09/2012G-BVKC 01/06/2003 > 30/06/2004G-BVKD 10/05/2003 > 01/01/2011G-BVZE 29/01/2003 > 09/09/2012G-BVZG 08/04/2003 > 10/03/2008G-BVZH 31/10/2002 > 21/12/2007G-BVZI 30/08/2003 > 16/05/2008
Historical timeline
Historical timeline
24 January 2002
bmibaby Ltd was established as a subsidiary of bmi British Midland, entering the increasingly competitive European low-cost airline market.
23 March 2002
bmibaby commenced scheduled operations with its first flight from East Midlands to Málaga. The new airline initially operated Boeing 737 aircraft inherited or transferred from bmi.
October 2002
A second operating base opened at Cardiff Airport, expanding bmibaby's network into South Wales.
May 2003
bmibaby established a base at Manchester Airport, adding a further source of European short-haul services.
October 2003
A fourth base was opened at Durham Tees Valley Airport, extending bmibaby's network into north-east England.
January 2005
bmibaby opened its largest new base to date at Birmingham International Airport, strengthening its position in the English Midlands.
2006
The Durham Tees Valley base was closed after passenger numbers failed to meet expectations.
1 March 2007
bmibaby launched a new initiative aimed at business travellers, allowing passengers to select and pay separately for additional services such as ticket flexibility, lounge access and online check-in. bmi Diamond Club members could also earn miles when flying with bmibaby.
2007–2008
East Midlands became bmibaby's largest operating base. By 2007 the airline had nine aircraft based there, but weakening demand for city-break travel led to the withdrawal of several routes during 2008.
November 2009
bmibaby announced that its fleet would be reduced from 17 to 12 aircraft and that significant job losses were expected, as the airline sought to reduce losses and concentrate on its strongest routes.
2010
bmibaby continued to operate a reduced fleet of Boeing 737-300s and 737-500s from its principal Midlands bases. The airline remained wholly owned by bmi British Midland.
April 2011
bmibaby announced that its Cardiff and Manchester bases would close in October 2011, with resources being concentrated at Birmingham and East Midlands and a new base planned for Belfast City Airport.
October 2011
The Cardiff and Manchester bases closed as planned.
22 December 2011
International Airlines Group announced an agreement to acquire bmi from Lufthansa. The proposed transaction included bmi's subsidiaries bmibaby and BMI Regional, although IAG indicated that the subsidiaries might subsequently be sold.
March 2012
bmibaby opened its final new operating base at Belfast City Airport, replacing the airline's previous operation at Belfast International.
20 April 2012
IAG completed its acquisition of bmi and inherited bmibaby as part of the transaction. Attempts continued to find a separate buyer for the low-cost subsidiary.
3 May 2012
IAG announced that it had been unable to find a buyer for bmibaby and would wind down the airline. A programme of route reductions began, with several services ending from June.
11 June 2012
A number of bmibaby's routes, including services to destinations such as Amsterdam, Paris, Geneva and Belfast, ceased as the airline entered its final phase of operations.
Summer 2012
The remaining network was progressively reduced as aircraft and staff were withdrawn ahead of the planned closure.
9 September 2012
bmibaby operated its final commercial flight, Málaga–East Midlands WW5330, bringing the airline's ten-year operation to an end. More than 800 jobs were ultimately lost through the closure, including around 400 at the airline's Castle Donington headquarters.
September 2012
bmibaby ceased operations and was subsequently wound down following the integration of bmi into British Airways.
BOAC-Cunard
BOAC-Cunard
1962 - 1966
> BOAC
Main base: Heathrow (LHR / EGLL) IATA: BA ICAO: ---Callsign: -
British Overseas Airways Corporation and the Cunard Steamship Company formed BOAC-Cunard Ltd on 26th June 1962 as a joint venture to operate scheduled transatlantic services to North America, the Caribbean and South America. BOAC held 70% and Cunard 30%, with BOAC contributing aircraft and operational expertise while Cunard brought its established transatlantic travel and passenger-marketing interests.
The venture was dissolved in 1966, when BOAC bought out Cunard's interest. Its aircraft and transatlantic services reverted to BOAC, while Cunard's remaining interest in Cunard Eagle Airways was subsequently sold back to Harold Bamberg.v Tap for Fleet details and historical timeline v
The venture was dissolved in 1966, when BOAC bought out Cunard's interest. Its aircraft and transatlantic services reverted to BOAC, while Cunard's remaining interest in Cunard Eagle Airways was subsequently sold back to Harold Bamberg.v Tap for Fleet details and historical timeline v
Fleet details
Aircraft could carry BOAC-Cunard titles or be operated on its behalf without necessarily being legally registered to BOAC-Cunard throughout their entire careers.
Boeing 707-436G-APFJG-APFKG-APFLG-APFMG-APFNG-APFOG-APFPG-ARWD
Boeing 707-465G-ARWEG-ARRAG-ARRB
Vickers Super VC10G-ASGCG-ASGDG-ASGEG-ASGF
Aircraft could carry BOAC-Cunard titles or be operated on its behalf without necessarily being legally registered to BOAC-Cunard throughout their entire careers.
Boeing 707-436G-APFJG-APFKG-APFLG-APFMG-APFNG-APFOG-APFPG-ARWD
Boeing 707-465G-ARWEG-ARRAG-ARRB
Vickers Super VC10G-ASGCG-ASGDG-ASGEG-ASGF
Historical timeline
Historical timeline
6 June 1962 — Agreement announced
BOAC and the Cunard Steam-Ship Company announced an agreement to establish BOAC-Cunard Ltd., a new joint company intended to consolidate their interests in scheduled services between Britain and North America, the Caribbean and northern South America.
The proposed capital was £30 million, with BOAC holding 70% and Cunard 30%. BOAC would operate the company's aircraft and charge BOAC-Cunard for the operating costs.
June 1962 — BOAC-Cunard begins operations
The new company began operating in June 1962. Cunard Eagle's long-haul scheduled operation was absorbed into BOAC-Cunard, including the two Boeing 707s that Cunard Eagle had acquired/ordered for its proposed transatlantic operation. The European, trooping and charter parts of Cunard Eagle were not simply transferred wholesale to BOAC-Cunard.
BOAC-Cunard was primarily an operating / joint-commercial arrangement, while BOAC supplied much of the actual flying capacity and operational infrastructure.
26 June 1962 — Parliamentary confirmation
The Government formally described the arrangement in Parliament. BOAC-Cunard had £30 million capital, divided 70/30 between BOAC and Cunard, with profits and losses shared in the same proportions. BOAC was to operate the new company's aircraft on its behalf.
September 1962 — Bermuda operation transferred
The Cunard Eagle Bermuda operation was transferred to BOAC-Cunard, completing the consolidation of the principal Cunard Eagle transatlantic scheduled activity into the new joint venture.
This is the point at which the Bermuda operation properly belongs in a BOAC-Cunard chronology.
1962–1963 — Boeing 707 operation
BOAC-Cunard's transatlantic operation was principally based on Boeing 707s. BOAC contributed aircraft/capacity and operated the aircraft for the joint company; spare BOAC-Cunard capacity could also be used to supplement BOAC's own operation. The arrangement was deliberately designed to maximise utilisation of the combined resources.
The arrangement initially suffered financially: for June 1962–March 1963 BOAC-Cunard recorded a loss of just over £1 million.
1963 — Cunard begins withdrawing from Cunard Eagle
Harold Bamberg began buying back Cunard's interest in the remaining Cunard Eagle business in February 1963, with the process ultimately completed in 1966. In August 1963 the airline was renamed British Eagle International. This should not be confused with BOAC-Cunard: Cunard Eagle's residual European/charter business was separate from the BOAC-Cunard transatlantic operation.
1963–1964 — BOAC-Cunard becomes established
BOAC-Cunard continued operating the scheduled North Atlantic, Caribbean and South American services. By April 1964 the British Government reported that BOAC-Cunard had carried 44% of UK-originating/terminating traffic on the relevant routes since its formation.
The financial position had also improved substantially compared with the first year.
1964 — Introduction of the VC10 era
BOAC's standard Vickers VC10 entered commercial service in April 1964.
1 April 1965 — Super VC10 enters service
The Vickers Super VC10 entered BOAC service in April 1965, with the type being particularly suited to the prestige North Atlantic operation.
The first Super VC10 specifically associated with the BOAC-Cunard operation, G-ASGC, first flew on 1 January 1965, was handed over to BOAC-Cunard in March/April, and entered North Atlantic service shortly afterwards.
1965–early 1966 — BOAC-Cunard operates 707s and Super VC10s
The operation now used both Boeing 707s and Super VC10s, with the Super VC10 increasingly associated with the North Atlantic operation.
The surviving fleet records identify four Super VC10s in the BOAC-Cunard fleet: G-ASGC, G-ASGD, G-ASGE and G-ASGF.
1966 — Cunard decides to withdraw
By 1966 the economics of Cunard's position had changed. Cunard faced major capital requirements in its shipping business while BOAC-Cunard was approaching another expensive fleet-replacement programme.
In September 1966, Cunard proposed selling its 30% interest. BOAC agreed to buy it for £11.5 million, representing Cunard's share of the estimated net asset value.
15 October 1966 — BOAC takes 100% control
The agreement made the transfer effective 15 October 1966. From that date, the routes then operated in the name of BOAC-Cunard were to be 100% BOAC-operated/owned. The two companies nevertheless retained joint selling and air/sea interchange arrangements.
HQ: Britannia House, LutonIATA: BY ICAO: BALCallsign: BRITANNIA
Britannia Airways was one of the UK's largest charter airlines and a major player in the development of the post-war package holiday industry. It was established in 1949 as Euravia, following the restructuring of Airwork's charter operations. In 1964, Euravia was renamed Britannia Airways, adopting the name that became synonymous with British package holidays for more than three decades. Britannia became closely associated with Thomson Holidays after the acquisition of the airline's parent company, and operations expanded from traditional London airports to numerous regional UK bases. Britannia became part of the TUI group following the merger of Thomson Travel Group with TUI in 2000, and was subsequently renamed Thomsonfly in 2005.v Tap for Fleet details and historical timeline v
Fleet details
Foreign registered aircraft not included
Work in progress
Airbus A300B4-203G-BMZKG-BMZL
Boeing 707-300G-AYSIG-AYEX
Boeing 737-200G-AVRLG-AVRMG-AVRNG-AVROG-AWSYG-AXNAG-AXNBG-AXNCG-AZNZG-BADPG-BADRG-BAZGG-BAZHG-BAZIG-BECGG-BECHG-BFVAG-BFVBg-bgfsG-BGNWG-BGYJG-BGYKG-BGYLG-BHWEG-BHWFg-bjbjG-BJCTG-BJCUG-BJCVG-BJXJg-bjzvg-bjzwg-bkbtG-BKHEG-BKHF > G-BTZFG-BMMZg-bniaG-BNYTg-bonmG-BOSLG-BPLAG-OSLA
Boeing 737-300G-BLKBG-BLKCG-BLKDG-BLKEG-BNRTG-BOLMG-BOWRG-THOEG-THOFG-THOGG-THOHG-THOI
Boeing 737-500G-THOAG-THOBG-THOCG-THOD
Boeing 737-800G-BYNBG-BYNCG-CDZN
Boeing 757-200G-BTEJG-BXOLG-BYACG-BYADG-BYAEG-BYAFG-BYAGG-BYAHG-BYAIG-BYAJG-BYAKG-BYALG-BYAMG-BYANG-BYAOG-BYAPG-BYARG-BYASG-BYATG-BYAUG-BYAWG-BYAXG-BYAYG-CDUOG-CDUPG-OAHFG-OAHIG-OAHK
Boeing 767-200G-BKPWG-BKVZG-BLKVG-BLKWg-bnaxG-BNCWG-BNYSG-BOPBG-BPFVG-BRIFG-BRIGG-BYAAG-BYAB
Boeing 767-300G-BXOPG-OBYAG-OBYBG-OBYCG-OBYDG-OBYEG-OBYFG-OBYGG-OBYHG-OBYIG-OBYJ
Bristol 175 Britannia 102G-ANBAG-ANBBG-ANBDG-ANBEG-ANBFG-ANBIG-ANBJG-ANBLG-ANBNG-ANBO
Cessna 421CG-BRIT
Lockheed L.049 149 749 ConstellationG-AHELG-AHENG-ALAKG-ALALG-AMUPG-ANURG-ARVPG-ARXE
Foreign registered aircraft not included
Work in progress
Airbus A300B4-203G-BMZKG-BMZL
Boeing 707-300G-AYSIG-AYEX
Boeing 737-200G-AVRLG-AVRMG-AVRNG-AVROG-AWSYG-AXNAG-AXNBG-AXNCG-AZNZG-BADPG-BADRG-BAZGG-BAZHG-BAZIG-BECGG-BECHG-BFVAG-BFVBg-bgfsG-BGNWG-BGYJG-BGYKG-BGYLG-BHWEG-BHWFg-bjbjG-BJCTG-BJCUG-BJCVG-BJXJg-bjzvg-bjzwg-bkbtG-BKHEG-BKHF > G-BTZFG-BMMZg-bniaG-BNYTg-bonmG-BOSLG-BPLAG-OSLA
Boeing 737-300G-BLKBG-BLKCG-BLKDG-BLKEG-BNRTG-BOLMG-BOWRG-THOEG-THOFG-THOGG-THOHG-THOI
Boeing 737-500G-THOAG-THOBG-THOCG-THOD
Boeing 737-800G-BYNBG-BYNCG-CDZN
Boeing 757-200G-BTEJG-BXOLG-BYACG-BYADG-BYAEG-BYAFG-BYAGG-BYAHG-BYAIG-BYAJG-BYAKG-BYALG-BYAMG-BYANG-BYAOG-BYAPG-BYARG-BYASG-BYATG-BYAUG-BYAWG-BYAXG-BYAYG-CDUOG-CDUPG-OAHFG-OAHIG-OAHK
Boeing 767-200G-BKPWG-BKVZG-BLKVG-BLKWg-bnaxG-BNCWG-BNYSG-BOPBG-BPFVG-BRIFG-BRIGG-BYAAG-BYAB
Boeing 767-300G-BXOPG-OBYAG-OBYBG-OBYCG-OBYDG-OBYEG-OBYFG-OBYGG-OBYHG-OBYIG-OBYJ
Bristol 175 Britannia 102G-ANBAG-ANBBG-ANBDG-ANBEG-ANBFG-ANBIG-ANBJG-ANBLG-ANBNG-ANBO
Cessna 421CG-BRIT
Lockheed L.049 149 749 ConstellationG-AHELG-AHENG-ALAKG-ALALG-AMUPG-ANURG-ARVPG-ARXE
Historical timeline
1949Euravia established from Airwork's charter operations.
1950sExpansion of inclusive-tour charter flying with DC-3s, DC-4s and later turboprop aircraft.
1964Euravia renamed Britannia Airways.
1960s–70sRapid expansion of European holiday charter operations; Britannia becomes one of Britain's leading charter airlines.
1970sJet fleet introduced, including Boeing 737s and later Boeing 757s.
1980s–90sContinued expansion of UK regional bases and Mediterranean, Canary Islands and long-haul holiday services; Boeing 767s added for longer-range operations.
1997Britannia becomes part of Thomson Travel Group following its acquisition by Thomson.
2000Thomson Travel Group becomes part of the TUI Group.
01/11/2005 — Britannia Airways renamed Thomsonfly, bringing the Britannia name to an end as an airline identity.
1949Euravia established from Airwork's charter operations.
1950sExpansion of inclusive-tour charter flying with DC-3s, DC-4s and later turboprop aircraft.
1964Euravia renamed Britannia Airways.
1960s–70sRapid expansion of European holiday charter operations; Britannia becomes one of Britain's leading charter airlines.
1970sJet fleet introduced, including Boeing 737s and later Boeing 757s.
1980s–90sContinued expansion of UK regional bases and Mediterranean, Canary Islands and long-haul holiday services; Boeing 767s added for longer-range operations.
1997Britannia becomes part of Thomson Travel Group following its acquisition by Thomson.
2000Thomson Travel Group becomes part of the TUI Group.
01/11/2005 — Britannia Airways renamed Thomsonfly, bringing the Britannia name to an end as an airline identity.
British Air Ferries
British Air Ferries
1967 - 1993
> British World Airlines
Main base: Southend (SEN / EGMC)IATA: VF ICAO: BAFCallsign: AIR FERRY
01/01/1963: British United Air Ferries (BUAF) established following the merger of Channel Air Bridge and Silver City Airways
01/10/1967: Name changed to British Air Ferries (BAF)
1972: Became a wholly owned subsidiary of Transmeridian Air Cargo (TMAC)
01/01/1977: Car ferry service ceased
01/01/1979: Full scheduled operation, including associated aircraft and staff, transferred to British Island Airways (BIA)
06/04/1993: Renamed British World Airlines (BWA)v Tap for Fleet details v
01/10/1967: Name changed to British Air Ferries (BAF)
1972: Became a wholly owned subsidiary of Transmeridian Air Cargo (TMAC)
01/01/1977: Car ferry service ceased
01/01/1979: Full scheduled operation, including associated aircraft and staff, transferred to British Island Airways (BIA)
06/04/1993: Renamed British World Airlines (BWA)v Tap for Fleet details v
Fleet history
Breaks in service not shown
ATL-98 CarvairG-AOFW 01/10/1967 > 30/05/1984G-ANYB 01/10/1967 > 26/08/1970G-APNH 01/10/1967 > 02/06/1971G-AREK 23/02/1973 > 13/06/1974G-ARSD 01/10/1967 > 26/08/1970G-ASDC 01/10/1967 > ??/04/1979G-ASHZ 01/10/1967 > 24/02/1977G-ASKD 06/08/1973 > 11/11/1974G-ASKG 26/03/1973 > 25/02/1975G-ASKN 01/10/1967 > 10/06/1976G-AXAI 19/02/1969 > 29/12/1975 > > 05/01/1976 > 27/01/1976
BAC 1-11 Series 200G-ASJC 01/10/1967 > 06/04/1993 > BWAG-DBAF 17/07/1990 > 06/04/1993 > BWAG-OCNW 26/10/1990 > 06/04/1993 > BWA
BAC 1-11 Series 400G-AZUK [ Leased ]G-SURE [ Leased ]
BAC 1-11 Series 500G-AWWX 12/11/1992 > 07/04/1993 > BWA G-OBWGG-AXYD 12/11/1992 > 07/04/1993 > BWA G-OBWFG-BCWA 12/11/1992 > 30/03/1993G-BCXR 12/11/1992 > 30/03/1993
G-BDAE 12/11/1992 > 14/01/1993 >>>> G-OBWD 14/01/1993 > 07/04/1993 > BWA
G-BDAS 12/11/1992 > 08/12/1992 >>>> G-OBWB 08/12/1992 > 07/04/1993 > BWA
G-BDAT 12/11/1992 > 01/12/1992 >>>> G-OBWA 01/12/1992 > 07/04/1993 > BWA
G-BEKA 12/11/1992 > 08/12/1992 >>>> G-OBWC 08/12/1992 > 07/04/1993 > BWA
G-BJMV 12/11/1992 > 30/03/1993G-BJYL 12/11/1992 > 07/04/1993 > BWA G-OBWHG-BJYM 12/11/1992 > 07/04/1993 > BWA G-OBWE
Bristol 170 FreighterG-AMLP 01/10/1967 > 13/11/1970G-ANMF 01/10/1967 > 26/08/1970G-ANVR 01/10/1967 > 02/03/1971G-ANWJ [ Leased ]G-ANWK [ Leased ]G-ANWM 26/11/1969 > 05/02/1971G-APAU 01/10/1967 > 02/03/1971G-APAV 01/10/1967 > 06/11/1970
British Aerospace 146-100G-RJET [ Leased ]
British Aerospace 146-200G-BTIA 17/06/1991 > 09/09/1992
British Aerospace 146-300G-BRAB 26/08/1992 > 06/04/1993 > BWAG-BTTP 29/05/1992 > 17/09/1992
Canadair CL-44-DG-ATZI [ Leased from Transmeridian Air Cargo - TAC ]G-AZIN [ Leased from Transmeridian Air Cargo - TAC ]
Cessna 421B Golden EagleG-BTDK [ Leased ]
Douglas DC-4G-BANO 23/01/1973 > 18/03/1977G-BANP 23/01/1973 > 18/03/1977
Fokker F-27-600G-FEAD 06/02/1990 > 05/05/1992
Handley Page HPR.7 HeraldG-APWA 27/07/1976 > Numerous leasesG-ASVO 02/03/1983 > 06/04/1993 > BWAG-ATIG [ Leased ]G-AVPN 24/11/1989 > 06/01/1992G-BAVX 09/03/1983 > 30/10/1991G-BCWE 23/10/1979 > 09/11/1983G-BCZG 23/10/1979 > 04/10/1983 G-BDFE 19/06/1975 > 23/09/1983G-BDZV 17/06/1976 > 29/09/1981G-BEBB 15/07/1976 > 01/01/1979G-BEYD [ Leased ]G-BEYE [ Leased ]G-BEYF [ Leased ]G-BEYG [ Leased ]G-BEYH 28/05/1981 > 23/12/1981G-BEYI [ Leased ]G-BEYJ [ Leased ]G-BEYK [ Leased ]
Hawker-Siddeley HS-125G-FIVE [ Leased ]G-FOUR [ Leased ]
Hawker-Siddeley HS-748-2/225G-ATMI [ Leased ]
Short 330-100G-BEEO 18/06/1987 > 13/09/1989G-BGNB 04/03/1987 > 03/07/1989G-BHWT 04/03/1987 > 15/12/1988G-BITX 23/02/1984 > 28/09/1989
Short 360-200G-BLTO [ Leased ]G-RMSS [ Leased ]
Vickers Viscount 800G-AOHL 26/02/1981 > 27/03/1981G-AOHM 24/02/1981 > 06/04/1993 > BWAG-AOHT 17/07/1981 > Numerous leases
G-AOHV 26/01/1981 > 22/03/1983 >> G-BLNB 05/08/1985 > 06/04/1993 > BWA
G-AOYG 27/01/1984 > 06/04/1993 > BWA
G-AOYH 26/03/1982 > 21/07/1983 >>>> G-BNAA 05/08/1985 > 26/02/1991
G-AOYI 14/06/1981 > 08/02/1985 >> G-LOND 20/07/1987 > 12/12/1989
G-AOYJ 21/04/1981 > 22/08/1984 >>>> G-BLOA 22/08/1984 > 06/04/1993 > BWA
G-AOYL 27/01/1984 > 06/04/1993 > BWAG-AOYM 27/01/1984 > 29/10/1985G-AOYN 24/02/1981 > 06/04/1993 > BWAG-AOYO 27/01/1984 > 24/09/1985G-AOYP 02/03/1983 > 06/04/1993 > BWAG-AOYR 27/01/1984 > 06/04/1993 > BWAG-AOYS 14/08/1984 > 30/11/1988G-APEX 02/03/1983 > 14/02/1990G-APEY 10/04/1981 > 02/03/1983G-APIM 27/01/1984 > 06/04/1993 > BWAG-AVIW 08/04/1973 > 31/01/1975G-AVJB 11/09/1985 > 28/10/1986G-AZNA [ Leased ]G-BBDK 30/08/1983 > 06/04/1993 > BWAG-BFZL [ Leased ]G-BLNB 05/08/1985 > G-CSZB 05/08/1985 > 06/04/1993 > BWAG-OHOT 18/06/1992 > 06/04/1993 > BWA
Breaks in service not shown
ATL-98 CarvairG-AOFW 01/10/1967 > 30/05/1984G-ANYB 01/10/1967 > 26/08/1970G-APNH 01/10/1967 > 02/06/1971G-AREK 23/02/1973 > 13/06/1974G-ARSD 01/10/1967 > 26/08/1970G-ASDC 01/10/1967 > ??/04/1979G-ASHZ 01/10/1967 > 24/02/1977G-ASKD 06/08/1973 > 11/11/1974G-ASKG 26/03/1973 > 25/02/1975G-ASKN 01/10/1967 > 10/06/1976G-AXAI 19/02/1969 > 29/12/1975 > > 05/01/1976 > 27/01/1976
BAC 1-11 Series 200G-ASJC 01/10/1967 > 06/04/1993 > BWAG-DBAF 17/07/1990 > 06/04/1993 > BWAG-OCNW 26/10/1990 > 06/04/1993 > BWA
BAC 1-11 Series 400G-AZUK [ Leased ]G-SURE [ Leased ]
BAC 1-11 Series 500G-AWWX 12/11/1992 > 07/04/1993 > BWA G-OBWGG-AXYD 12/11/1992 > 07/04/1993 > BWA G-OBWFG-BCWA 12/11/1992 > 30/03/1993G-BCXR 12/11/1992 > 30/03/1993
G-BDAE 12/11/1992 > 14/01/1993 >>>> G-OBWD 14/01/1993 > 07/04/1993 > BWA
G-BDAS 12/11/1992 > 08/12/1992 >>>> G-OBWB 08/12/1992 > 07/04/1993 > BWA
G-BDAT 12/11/1992 > 01/12/1992 >>>> G-OBWA 01/12/1992 > 07/04/1993 > BWA
G-BEKA 12/11/1992 > 08/12/1992 >>>> G-OBWC 08/12/1992 > 07/04/1993 > BWA
G-BJMV 12/11/1992 > 30/03/1993G-BJYL 12/11/1992 > 07/04/1993 > BWA G-OBWHG-BJYM 12/11/1992 > 07/04/1993 > BWA G-OBWE
Bristol 170 FreighterG-AMLP 01/10/1967 > 13/11/1970G-ANMF 01/10/1967 > 26/08/1970G-ANVR 01/10/1967 > 02/03/1971G-ANWJ [ Leased ]G-ANWK [ Leased ]G-ANWM 26/11/1969 > 05/02/1971G-APAU 01/10/1967 > 02/03/1971G-APAV 01/10/1967 > 06/11/1970
British Aerospace 146-100G-RJET [ Leased ]
British Aerospace 146-200G-BTIA 17/06/1991 > 09/09/1992
British Aerospace 146-300G-BRAB 26/08/1992 > 06/04/1993 > BWAG-BTTP 29/05/1992 > 17/09/1992
Canadair CL-44-DG-ATZI [ Leased from Transmeridian Air Cargo - TAC ]G-AZIN [ Leased from Transmeridian Air Cargo - TAC ]
Cessna 421B Golden EagleG-BTDK [ Leased ]
Douglas DC-4G-BANO 23/01/1973 > 18/03/1977G-BANP 23/01/1973 > 18/03/1977
Fokker F-27-600G-FEAD 06/02/1990 > 05/05/1992
Handley Page HPR.7 HeraldG-APWA 27/07/1976 > Numerous leasesG-ASVO 02/03/1983 > 06/04/1993 > BWAG-ATIG [ Leased ]G-AVPN 24/11/1989 > 06/01/1992G-BAVX 09/03/1983 > 30/10/1991G-BCWE 23/10/1979 > 09/11/1983G-BCZG 23/10/1979 > 04/10/1983 G-BDFE 19/06/1975 > 23/09/1983G-BDZV 17/06/1976 > 29/09/1981G-BEBB 15/07/1976 > 01/01/1979G-BEYD [ Leased ]G-BEYE [ Leased ]G-BEYF [ Leased ]G-BEYG [ Leased ]G-BEYH 28/05/1981 > 23/12/1981G-BEYI [ Leased ]G-BEYJ [ Leased ]G-BEYK [ Leased ]
Hawker-Siddeley HS-125G-FIVE [ Leased ]G-FOUR [ Leased ]
Hawker-Siddeley HS-748-2/225G-ATMI [ Leased ]
Short 330-100G-BEEO 18/06/1987 > 13/09/1989G-BGNB 04/03/1987 > 03/07/1989G-BHWT 04/03/1987 > 15/12/1988G-BITX 23/02/1984 > 28/09/1989
Short 360-200G-BLTO [ Leased ]G-RMSS [ Leased ]
Vickers Viscount 800G-AOHL 26/02/1981 > 27/03/1981G-AOHM 24/02/1981 > 06/04/1993 > BWAG-AOHT 17/07/1981 > Numerous leases
G-AOHV 26/01/1981 > 22/03/1983 >> G-BLNB 05/08/1985 > 06/04/1993 > BWA
G-AOYG 27/01/1984 > 06/04/1993 > BWA
G-AOYH 26/03/1982 > 21/07/1983 >>>> G-BNAA 05/08/1985 > 26/02/1991
G-AOYI 14/06/1981 > 08/02/1985 >> G-LOND 20/07/1987 > 12/12/1989
G-AOYJ 21/04/1981 > 22/08/1984 >>>> G-BLOA 22/08/1984 > 06/04/1993 > BWA
G-AOYL 27/01/1984 > 06/04/1993 > BWAG-AOYM 27/01/1984 > 29/10/1985G-AOYN 24/02/1981 > 06/04/1993 > BWAG-AOYO 27/01/1984 > 24/09/1985G-AOYP 02/03/1983 > 06/04/1993 > BWAG-AOYR 27/01/1984 > 06/04/1993 > BWAG-AOYS 14/08/1984 > 30/11/1988G-APEX 02/03/1983 > 14/02/1990G-APEY 10/04/1981 > 02/03/1983G-APIM 27/01/1984 > 06/04/1993 > BWAG-AVIW 08/04/1973 > 31/01/1975G-AVJB 11/09/1985 > 28/10/1986G-AZNA [ Leased ]G-BBDK 30/08/1983 > 06/04/1993 > BWAG-BFZL [ Leased ]G-BLNB 05/08/1985 > G-CSZB 05/08/1985 > 06/04/1993 > BWAG-OHOT 18/06/1992 > 06/04/1993 > BWA
British Air Services
British Air Services
1967 - 1973
> British Regional Airlines
Main base: Leeds/Bradford and NewcastleIATA: -- ICAO: ---Callsign: -
1967: Established by BEA to act as the holding company for its subsidiaries Cambrian Airways and BKS Air Transport.
1973: Became British Airways Regional Division following the formation of British Airways. v Tap for Fleet details v
1973: Became British Airways Regional Division following the formation of British Airways. v Tap for Fleet details v
Fleet history
All aircraft were operated by B.K.S. Air Transport and Cambrian Airways. British Air Services aircraft are therefore included in their fleet lists.
All aircraft were operated by B.K.S. Air Transport and Cambrian Airways. British Air Services aircraft are therefore included in their fleet lists.
British Air Transport
British Air Transport
1932 - 1951
HQ: Croydon Airport
Airline designators: n/a
British Air Transport Ltd (BAT) was an independent airline operating public charter flights from its base at Croydon Airport.
May 1946: Having ceased operations at the beginning of WW2, BAT resumed their air charter services from RAF Kenley.
1947: BAT relocated to Redhill, an airfield they owned.
1951: Operations ceasedv Tap for Fleet details v
May 1946: Having ceased operations at the beginning of WW2, BAT resumed their air charter services from RAF Kenley.
1947: BAT relocated to Redhill, an airfield they owned.
1951: Operations ceasedv Tap for Fleet details v
Fleet history
Auster AutocratG-AHAY 25/04/1946 > 24/05/1946G-AHCK 10/05/1946 > 04/06/1954
Airspeed ConsulG-AHEH 23/05/1946 > 10/11/1948G-AHFS 06/06/1946 > 02/08/1951G-AIDY 02/09/1946 > 14/06/1948G-AIEA 28/08/1946 > 02/10/1950
Avro 652A Anson 1G-AHKH 08/12/1947 > 18/03/1952G-AIWW 18/11/1946 > 16/12/1947G-AIWX 18/11/1946 > 25/04/1950G-AKVW 10/03/1948 > 20/07/1950G-AIWV 18/11/1946 > 13/03/1952G-AIXU 08/12/1947 > 07/04/1949
de Havilland Fox MothG-ACCF 18/03/1935 > 14/04/1938
de Havilland DH.95 FlamingoG-AFYH 05/06/1947 > 10/05/1954
de Havilland DH104 Dove BG-AKSS 12/02/1948 > 03/02/1949
Auster AutocratG-AHAY 25/04/1946 > 24/05/1946G-AHCK 10/05/1946 > 04/06/1954
Airspeed ConsulG-AHEH 23/05/1946 > 10/11/1948G-AHFS 06/06/1946 > 02/08/1951G-AIDY 02/09/1946 > 14/06/1948G-AIEA 28/08/1946 > 02/10/1950
Avro 652A Anson 1G-AHKH 08/12/1947 > 18/03/1952G-AIWW 18/11/1946 > 16/12/1947G-AIWX 18/11/1946 > 25/04/1950G-AKVW 10/03/1948 > 20/07/1950G-AIWV 18/11/1946 > 13/03/1952G-AIXU 08/12/1947 > 07/04/1949
de Havilland Fox MothG-ACCF 18/03/1935 > 14/04/1938
de Havilland DH.95 FlamingoG-AFYH 05/06/1947 > 10/05/1954
de Havilland DH104 Dove BG-AKSS 12/02/1948 > 03/02/1949
British Airtours
British Airtours
1974 - 1988
BEA Airtours < > Caledonian
Main base: Gatwick (LGW / EGKK)IATA: KT ICAO: BKTCallsign: BEATOURS
24/04/1969: BEA Airtours established
31/03/1974: Renamed British Airtours, following the BEA/BOAC merger to British Airways
14/04/1988: Rebranded as Caledonian Airwaysv Tap for Fleet details v
31/03/1974: Renamed British Airtours, following the BEA/BOAC merger to British Airways
14/04/1988: Rebranded as Caledonian Airwaysv Tap for Fleet details v
Fleet history
*continued from BEA Airtours
Boeing 707-300G-AVPB 09/04/1981 > 08/02/1984G-AXXY 10/05/1982 > 05/06/1984G-AYSL 19/05/1979 > 01/11/1979
Boeing 707-400G-APFB* 31/03/1974 > 29/10/1976G-APFD* 31/03/1974 > 20/11/1979G-APFF 30/04/1974 > 26/05/1981G-APFG* 30/04/1974 > 24/04/1981G-APFH* 30/04/1974 > 03/04/1975G-APFI 30/01/1975 > 11/11/1976G-APFJ 15/02/1977 > 30/05/1984G-APFK* 30/04/1974 > 12/05/1977G-APFL* 30/04/1974 > 08/04/1980G-APFO* 30/04/1974 > 31/03/1981G-ARRA 29/10/1976 > 13/03/1981G-ARRC 11/11/1976 > 24/03/1981G-ARWD* 30/04/1974 > 26/05/1981
Boeing 737-200G-BGDP [ Leased from British Airways ]G-BGDR [ Leased from British Airways ]G-BGJE [ Leased from British Airways ]G-BGJF [ Leased from British Airways ]G-BGJG [ Leased from British Airways ]G-BGJH [ Leased from British Airways ]G-BGJI [ Leased from British Airways ]G-BGJJ [ Leased from British Airways ]G-BGJK [ Leased from British Airways ]G-BGJL [ Leased from British Airways ]G-BGJM [ Leased from British Airways ]G-BHWE [ Leased from Britannia Airways ]G-BKBT 01/05/1984 > 01/04/1985G-BLEA 01/05/1984 > 29/03/1985G-BMEC [ Leased from Air Europe ]G-BMHG [ Leased from Air Europe ]G-BMOR [ Leased from Air Europe ]G-BMSM [ Leased from Air Europe ]G-BRJP [ Leased from Air Europe ]G-DDDV [ Leased from Air Europe ]
Boeing 747-200G-BDXL [ Leased from British Airways ]G-BMGS [ Leased from British Airways ]
Lockheed L-1011 TriStar 1G-BBAE [ Leased from British Airways ]G-BBAI [ Leased from British Airways ]G-BBAJ [ Leased from British Airways ]G-BEAK [ Leased from British Airways ]G-BEAL [ Leased from British Airways ]G-BEAM [ Leased from British Airways ]
Lockheed L-1011 TriStar-200G-BHBP [ Leased from British Airways ]G-BHBR [ Leased from British Airways ]
Lockheed L-1011-385-1-15 TriStarG-BFCB [ Leased from MoD ]G-BFCE [ Leased from MoD ]
*continued from BEA Airtours
Boeing 707-300G-AVPB 09/04/1981 > 08/02/1984G-AXXY 10/05/1982 > 05/06/1984G-AYSL 19/05/1979 > 01/11/1979
Boeing 707-400G-APFB* 31/03/1974 > 29/10/1976G-APFD* 31/03/1974 > 20/11/1979G-APFF 30/04/1974 > 26/05/1981G-APFG* 30/04/1974 > 24/04/1981G-APFH* 30/04/1974 > 03/04/1975G-APFI 30/01/1975 > 11/11/1976G-APFJ 15/02/1977 > 30/05/1984G-APFK* 30/04/1974 > 12/05/1977G-APFL* 30/04/1974 > 08/04/1980G-APFO* 30/04/1974 > 31/03/1981G-ARRA 29/10/1976 > 13/03/1981G-ARRC 11/11/1976 > 24/03/1981G-ARWD* 30/04/1974 > 26/05/1981
Boeing 737-200G-BGDP [ Leased from British Airways ]G-BGDR [ Leased from British Airways ]G-BGJE [ Leased from British Airways ]G-BGJF [ Leased from British Airways ]G-BGJG [ Leased from British Airways ]G-BGJH [ Leased from British Airways ]G-BGJI [ Leased from British Airways ]G-BGJJ [ Leased from British Airways ]G-BGJK [ Leased from British Airways ]G-BGJL [ Leased from British Airways ]G-BGJM [ Leased from British Airways ]G-BHWE [ Leased from Britannia Airways ]G-BKBT 01/05/1984 > 01/04/1985G-BLEA 01/05/1984 > 29/03/1985G-BMEC [ Leased from Air Europe ]G-BMHG [ Leased from Air Europe ]G-BMOR [ Leased from Air Europe ]G-BMSM [ Leased from Air Europe ]G-BRJP [ Leased from Air Europe ]G-DDDV [ Leased from Air Europe ]
Boeing 747-200G-BDXL [ Leased from British Airways ]G-BMGS [ Leased from British Airways ]
Lockheed L-1011 TriStar 1G-BBAE [ Leased from British Airways ]G-BBAI [ Leased from British Airways ]G-BBAJ [ Leased from British Airways ]G-BEAK [ Leased from British Airways ]G-BEAL [ Leased from British Airways ]G-BEAM [ Leased from British Airways ]
Lockheed L-1011 TriStar-200G-BHBP [ Leased from British Airways ]G-BHBR [ Leased from British Airways ]
Lockheed L-1011-385-1-15 TriStarG-BFCB [ Leased from MoD ]G-BFCE [ Leased from MoD ]
British Airways Ltd
British Airways Ltd
1935 - 1940
Merged with Imperial Airways > BOAC
HQ: London City Airport
Airline designators: n/a
30/09/1935: Allied British Airways Ltd, as it was initially known, was formed from the merger of Spartan Air Lines Ltd, United Airways Ltd and Hillman's Airways.
29/10/1935: Name changed to British Airways Ltd
April 1936: Airline merged with British Continental Airways, with the combined fleet still operating as British Airways Ltd.
01/08/1936: British Continental Airways fully absorbed into British Airways Ltd
01/04/1940: British Airways Ltd and Imperial Airways Ltd were were merged into the British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC), which had already been established on 24/11/1939.v Tap for Fleet details v
29/10/1935: Name changed to British Airways Ltd
April 1936: Airline merged with British Continental Airways, with the combined fleet still operating as British Airways Ltd.
01/08/1936: British Continental Airways fully absorbed into British Airways Ltd
01/04/1940: British Airways Ltd and Imperial Airways Ltd were were merged into the British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC), which had already been established on 24/11/1939.v Tap for Fleet details v
Fleet list
* Continued from Hillman's Airways** Continued from United Airways*** Continued from British Continental Airways**** Continued from Spartan Air Lines Ltd
Dates for the de Havilland earlier registrations were completed using data from the digital archives of Air Britain de Havilland production lists.
Airspeed OxfordG-AFFM [ Operated by British Airways Ltd ]
de Havilland DH.60G Gipsy MothG-AAYY** 01/10/1935 > --/12/1936
de Havilland DH.60G III Moth MajorG-ACNS** 01/10/1935 > --/--/1937
de Havilland DH.83 Fox MothG-ABVI* 01/10/1935 > 01/04/1936 G-ABVK* 01/10/1935 > 29/04/1936
de Havilland DH.84 DragonG-ACAP* 01/10/1935 > --/12/1935G-ACEU* 01/10/1935 > --/12/1935G-ACEV* 01/10/1935 > --/12/1935G-ACMC** 01/10/1935 > 23/01/1936G-ACMJ** 01/10/1935 > --/01/1936
G-ACNG**** 01/10/1935 > 19/01/1937 29/10/1937 > 14/06/1938
G-ACNI**** 01/10/1935 > --/08/1936G-ACOR*** 01/08/1936 > 08/03/1937
de Havilland DH.86 ExpressG-ACYF [ On loan from Jersey Airways ]G-ACZP [ On loan from Jersey Airways ]G-ADEA* 01/10/1935 > 11/10/1937G-ADEB* 01/10/1935 > --/12/1936G-ADEC* 01/10/1935 > 02/09/1937G-ADMY*** 01/08/1936 > 14/10/1937G-ADYC*** 01/08/1936 > --/11/1937G-ADYD*** 01/08/1936 > --/11/1937G-ADYE*** 01/08/1936 > --/11/1937G-ADYF*** 01/08/1936 > 15/09/1936G-ADYG 21/05/1936 > --/12/1937G-ADYH 21/05/1936 > --/08/1937G-ADYI 21/05/1936 > --/08/1937G-ADYJ 15/05/1936 > --/08/1937
de Havilland DH.89 Dragon RapideG-ACPN* 01/10/1935 > --/09/1936G-ACPO* 01/10/1935 > --/05/1936G-ADAE** 01/10/1935 > 28/08/1937G-ADAG* 01/10/1935 > --/01/1936G-ADAH* 01/10/1935 > 10//08/1936G-ADAI*** 01/08/1936 > 2/08/1937G-ADAJ* 01/10/1935 > 22/09/1936G-ADAK*** 01/08/1936 > --/08/1936G-ADAL* 01/10/1935 > --/01/1936G-ADBU** 01/10/1935 > 11/06/1936G-ADBX** 01/10/1935 > --/05/1936G-ADDF* 01/10/1935 > 29/06/1936G-ADIM*** 01/08/1936 > 28/08/1937G-AEWL 15/11/1937 > 18/06/1938
Fokker F.VIIIG-AEPT 25/11/1936 > 07/05/1938G-AEPU 25/11/1936 > 06/04/1939
Fokker F.XIIG-ADZH 23/03/1936 > --/09/1936G-ADZI 02/06/1936 > --/09/1936G-ADZJ 29/01/1936 > --/09/1936G-ADZK 07/02/1936 > --/09/1936G-AEOS 29/10/1936 > 27/05/1940G-AEOT 29/10/1936 > --/12/1936
Junkers Ju 52G-AERU 05/01/1937 > 31/03/1940 > BOACG-AERX 26/01/1937 > 31/03/1940 > BOACG-AFAP 13/08/1939 > 09/09/1940
Lockheed 10A ElectraG-AEPN 17/12/1936 > 18/12/1939G-AEPO 17/12/1936 > 01/01/1940G-AEPP 17/12/1936 > --/12/1937G-AEPR 17/12/1936 > 31/03/1940 > BOACG-AESY 17/03/1937 > 09/09/1940G-AFEB 01/02/1938 > 18/12/1939G-AFCS 08/02/1938 > 31/03/1940 > BOAC
Lockheed 12A G-AFKR 10/11/1938 > 12/02/1939G-AFPF 01/03/1939 > 20/05/1939G-AFTL 15/05/1939 > 07/06/1939
Lockheed 14 Super ElectraG-AFGN 20/06/1938 > 11/08/1939G-AFGO 20/06/1938 > 22/11/1938G-AFGP 20/06/1938 > 31/03/1940 > BOACG-AFGR 20/06/1938 > 31/03/1940 > BOACG-AFKD 20/10/1938 > 30/04/1940G-AFKE 20/10/1938 > 31/03/1940 > BOACG-AFMO 03/01/1939 > 15/01/1940G-AFMR 03/01/1939 > 31/03/1940 > BOACG-AFYU 18/08/1939 > 21/12/1939
SpartanDates not available
G-ABTR** G-ACBM****G-ACDX** G-ACSM****G-ACVT****G-ACYK****G-ACYL** G-ACZM****G-ADEL****G-ADEM****
* Continued from Hillman's Airways** Continued from United Airways*** Continued from British Continental Airways**** Continued from Spartan Air Lines Ltd
Dates for the de Havilland earlier registrations were completed using data from the digital archives of Air Britain de Havilland production lists.
Airspeed OxfordG-AFFM [ Operated by British Airways Ltd ]
Armstrong Whitworth Argosy II
G-AACJ** 01/10/1935 > --/12/1936de Havilland DH.60G Gipsy MothG-AAYY** 01/10/1935 > --/12/1936
de Havilland DH.60G III Moth MajorG-ACNS** 01/10/1935 > --/--/1937
de Havilland DH.83 Fox MothG-ABVI* 01/10/1935 > 01/04/1936 G-ABVK* 01/10/1935 > 29/04/1936
de Havilland DH.84 DragonG-ACAP* 01/10/1935 > --/12/1935G-ACEU* 01/10/1935 > --/12/1935G-ACEV* 01/10/1935 > --/12/1935G-ACMC** 01/10/1935 > 23/01/1936G-ACMJ** 01/10/1935 > --/01/1936
G-ACNG**** 01/10/1935 > 19/01/1937 29/10/1937 > 14/06/1938
G-ACNI**** 01/10/1935 > --/08/1936G-ACOR*** 01/08/1936 > 08/03/1937
de Havilland DH.86 ExpressG-ACYF [ On loan from Jersey Airways ]G-ACZP [ On loan from Jersey Airways ]G-ADEA* 01/10/1935 > 11/10/1937G-ADEB* 01/10/1935 > --/12/1936G-ADEC* 01/10/1935 > 02/09/1937G-ADMY*** 01/08/1936 > 14/10/1937G-ADYC*** 01/08/1936 > --/11/1937G-ADYD*** 01/08/1936 > --/11/1937G-ADYE*** 01/08/1936 > --/11/1937G-ADYF*** 01/08/1936 > 15/09/1936G-ADYG 21/05/1936 > --/12/1937G-ADYH 21/05/1936 > --/08/1937G-ADYI 21/05/1936 > --/08/1937G-ADYJ 15/05/1936 > --/08/1937
de Havilland DH.89 Dragon RapideG-ACPN* 01/10/1935 > --/09/1936G-ACPO* 01/10/1935 > --/05/1936G-ADAE** 01/10/1935 > 28/08/1937G-ADAG* 01/10/1935 > --/01/1936G-ADAH* 01/10/1935 > 10//08/1936G-ADAI*** 01/08/1936 > 2/08/1937G-ADAJ* 01/10/1935 > 22/09/1936G-ADAK*** 01/08/1936 > --/08/1936G-ADAL* 01/10/1935 > --/01/1936G-ADBU** 01/10/1935 > 11/06/1936G-ADBX** 01/10/1935 > --/05/1936G-ADDF* 01/10/1935 > 29/06/1936G-ADIM*** 01/08/1936 > 28/08/1937G-AEWL 15/11/1937 > 18/06/1938
Fokker F.VIIIG-AEPT 25/11/1936 > 07/05/1938G-AEPU 25/11/1936 > 06/04/1939
Fokker F.XIIG-ADZH 23/03/1936 > --/09/1936G-ADZI 02/06/1936 > --/09/1936G-ADZJ 29/01/1936 > --/09/1936G-ADZK 07/02/1936 > --/09/1936G-AEOS 29/10/1936 > 27/05/1940G-AEOT 29/10/1936 > --/12/1936
Junkers Ju 52G-AERU 05/01/1937 > 31/03/1940 > BOACG-AERX 26/01/1937 > 31/03/1940 > BOACG-AFAP 13/08/1939 > 09/09/1940
Lockheed 10A ElectraG-AEPN 17/12/1936 > 18/12/1939G-AEPO 17/12/1936 > 01/01/1940G-AEPP 17/12/1936 > --/12/1937G-AEPR 17/12/1936 > 31/03/1940 > BOACG-AESY 17/03/1937 > 09/09/1940G-AFEB 01/02/1938 > 18/12/1939G-AFCS 08/02/1938 > 31/03/1940 > BOAC
Lockheed 12A G-AFKR 10/11/1938 > 12/02/1939G-AFPF 01/03/1939 > 20/05/1939G-AFTL 15/05/1939 > 07/06/1939
Lockheed 14 Super ElectraG-AFGN 20/06/1938 > 11/08/1939G-AFGO 20/06/1938 > 22/11/1938G-AFGP 20/06/1938 > 31/03/1940 > BOACG-AFGR 20/06/1938 > 31/03/1940 > BOACG-AFKD 20/10/1938 > 30/04/1940G-AFKE 20/10/1938 > 31/03/1940 > BOACG-AFMO 03/01/1939 > 15/01/1940G-AFMR 03/01/1939 > 31/03/1940 > BOACG-AFYU 18/08/1939 > 21/12/1939
SpartanDates not available
G-ABTR** G-ACBM****G-ACDX** G-ACSM****G-ACVT****G-ACYK****G-ACYL** G-ACZM****G-ADEL****G-ADEM****
British Airways Ltd
British Airways Ltd
2012 – 2015
HQ: London City Airport
IATA: BA ICAO: BAT
Callsign: GHERKIN
British Airways Ltd. was a 100% subsidiary of British Airways created in 2012 to operate the Club World London City service, an executive all-business-class flight service between London and New York.
14/03/2012: The subsidiary was established as Acoperco Ltd., which applied for operating and route licences with the CAA. British Airways transferred its two Airbus A318 aircraft to the certificate of the new subsidiary.
The Club World London City services returned to being operated directly by British Airways in 2015v Tap for Fleet details v
14/03/2012: The subsidiary was established as Acoperco Ltd., which applied for operating and route licences with the CAA. British Airways transferred its two Airbus A318 aircraft to the certificate of the new subsidiary.
The Club World London City services returned to being operated directly by British Airways in 2015v Tap for Fleet details v
Fleet history
Airbus A318G-EUNA 11/06/2012 > 31/12/2014G-EUNB 11/06/2012 > 31/12/2014Both aircraft remained in British Airways PLC ownership
Airbus A318G-EUNA 11/06/2012 > 31/12/2014G-EUNB 11/06/2012 > 31/12/2014Both aircraft remained in British Airways PLC ownership
British Airways CitiExpress
British Airways CitiExpress
2002 - 2006
> BA Connect
Main base: Manchester (MAN / EGCC)IATA: TH ICAO: BRTCallsign: BRITISH
1993: British Airways acquire Brymon Airways Limited
28/03/2002: Merged into British Regional Airlines and renamed British Airways Citiexpress Limited
01/02/2006: renamed BA Connect Limited v Tap for Fleet details v
28/03/2002: Merged into British Regional Airlines and renamed British Airways Citiexpress Limited
01/02/2006: renamed BA Connect Limited v Tap for Fleet details v
Fleet history
All aircraft continued from British Regional unless otherwise stated.All aircraft continued with BA Connect except *
British Aerospace 146-100G-MABR 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006
British Aerospace 146-200G-GNTZ 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-MANS 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-MIMA 28/03/2002 > 22/07/2005*
British Aerospace 146-300G-OINV 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006
British Aerospace Avro RJ100All aircraft from Cityflyer ExpressG-BXAR 05/11/2003 > 01/02/2006G-BXAS 05/11/2003 > 01/02/2006G-BZAT 05/11/2003 > 01/02/2006G-BZAU 05/11/2003 > 01/02/2006G-BZAV 05/11/2003 > 01/02/2006G-BZAW 05/11/2003 > 01/02/2006G-BZAX 30/09/2003 > 01/02/2006G-BZAY 01/09/2002 > 01/02/2006G-BZAZ 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-CFAA 11/08/2002 > 01/02/2006G-CFAB 15/09/2002 > 01/02/2006G-CFAC 29/03/2003 > 01/02/2006G-CFAD 03/01/2003 > 02/01/2006*G-CFAE 30/11/2002 > 01/02/2006G-CFAF 30/10/2002 > 28/11/2005*G-CFAH 30/11/2002 > 25/01/2006*
British Aerospace BAe ATPG-MANA 24/12/2002 > 15/01/2004*G-MANB 24/12/2002 > 19/11/2003*G-MANC 24/12/2002 > 24/11/2003* G-MANE 28/03/2002 > 26/03/2004*G-MANF 28/03/2002 > 07/09/2004*G-MANG 14/01/2003 > 19/10/2004*G-MANH 14/01/2003 > 21/09/2004*G-MANJ 14/01/2003 > 28/10/2005*G-MANL 14/01/2003 > 28/10/2004* G-MANM 28/03/2002 > 20/05/2004* G-MANO 28/03/2002 > 14/11/2003* G-MANP 28/03/2002 > 05/07/2005* G-MAUD 14/01/2003 > 28/10/2005*
British Aerospace Jetstream 4100G-MAJA 28/03/2002 > 17/07/2003*G-MAJB 28/03/2002 > 17/07/2003*G-MAJC 28/03/2002 > 03/04/2003*G-MAJD 28/03/2002 > 13/05/2003*G-MAJE 28/03/2002 > 03/04/2003*G-MAJF 28/03/2002 > 13/05/2003*G-MAJG 28/03/2002 > 13/05/2003*G-MAJH 28/03/2002 > 03/04/2003*G-MAJI 28/03/2002 > 03/04/2003*G-MAJJ 28/03/2002 > 03/04/2003*G-MAJK 28/03/2002 > 07/07/2003*G-MAJM 28/03/2002 > 03/04/2003*
De Havilland Canada DHC-8-311All aircraft continued from BrymonG-BRYI 28/03/2002 > 07/06/2005*G-BRYJ 28/03/2002 > 08/04/2005*G-BRYO 28/03/2002 > 02/07/2002*G-BRYP 28/03/2002 > 20/05/2002*G-BRYS 28/03/2002 > 27/01/2003*G-BRYT 28/03/2002 > 27/01/2003*G-BRYU 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-BRYV 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-BRYW 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-BRYX 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-BRYY 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-BRYZ 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-NVSA 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-NVSB 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006
Embraer ERJ-145EAll continued from British Regional Airlines except ** from Brymon ***newG-EMBA 28/03/2002 > 27/08/2002*G-EMBB 28/03/2002 > 03/03/2003*G-EMBC 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-EMBD 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-EMBE 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-EMBF 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-EMBG 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-EMBH 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-EMBI 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-EMBJ 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-EMBK 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-EMBL 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-EMBM 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-EMBN 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-EMBO 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-EMBP 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-EMBS** 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-EMBT 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-EMBU** 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-EMBV 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-EMBW 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-EMBX 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-EMBY*** 17/07/2002 > 01/02/2006G-ERJA** 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-ERJB** 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-ERJC** 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-ERJD** 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-ERJE** 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-ERJF** 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-ERJG** 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006
All aircraft continued from British Regional unless otherwise stated.All aircraft continued with BA Connect except *
British Aerospace 146-100G-MABR 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006
British Aerospace 146-200G-GNTZ 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-MANS 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-MIMA 28/03/2002 > 22/07/2005*
British Aerospace 146-300G-OINV 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006
British Aerospace Avro RJ100All aircraft from Cityflyer ExpressG-BXAR 05/11/2003 > 01/02/2006G-BXAS 05/11/2003 > 01/02/2006G-BZAT 05/11/2003 > 01/02/2006G-BZAU 05/11/2003 > 01/02/2006G-BZAV 05/11/2003 > 01/02/2006G-BZAW 05/11/2003 > 01/02/2006G-BZAX 30/09/2003 > 01/02/2006G-BZAY 01/09/2002 > 01/02/2006G-BZAZ 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-CFAA 11/08/2002 > 01/02/2006G-CFAB 15/09/2002 > 01/02/2006G-CFAC 29/03/2003 > 01/02/2006G-CFAD 03/01/2003 > 02/01/2006*G-CFAE 30/11/2002 > 01/02/2006G-CFAF 30/10/2002 > 28/11/2005*G-CFAH 30/11/2002 > 25/01/2006*
British Aerospace BAe ATPG-MANA 24/12/2002 > 15/01/2004*G-MANB 24/12/2002 > 19/11/2003*G-MANC 24/12/2002 > 24/11/2003* G-MANE 28/03/2002 > 26/03/2004*G-MANF 28/03/2002 > 07/09/2004*G-MANG 14/01/2003 > 19/10/2004*G-MANH 14/01/2003 > 21/09/2004*G-MANJ 14/01/2003 > 28/10/2005*G-MANL 14/01/2003 > 28/10/2004* G-MANM 28/03/2002 > 20/05/2004* G-MANO 28/03/2002 > 14/11/2003* G-MANP 28/03/2002 > 05/07/2005* G-MAUD 14/01/2003 > 28/10/2005*
British Aerospace Jetstream 4100G-MAJA 28/03/2002 > 17/07/2003*G-MAJB 28/03/2002 > 17/07/2003*G-MAJC 28/03/2002 > 03/04/2003*G-MAJD 28/03/2002 > 13/05/2003*G-MAJE 28/03/2002 > 03/04/2003*G-MAJF 28/03/2002 > 13/05/2003*G-MAJG 28/03/2002 > 13/05/2003*G-MAJH 28/03/2002 > 03/04/2003*G-MAJI 28/03/2002 > 03/04/2003*G-MAJJ 28/03/2002 > 03/04/2003*G-MAJK 28/03/2002 > 07/07/2003*G-MAJM 28/03/2002 > 03/04/2003*
De Havilland Canada DHC-8-311All aircraft continued from BrymonG-BRYI 28/03/2002 > 07/06/2005*G-BRYJ 28/03/2002 > 08/04/2005*G-BRYO 28/03/2002 > 02/07/2002*G-BRYP 28/03/2002 > 20/05/2002*G-BRYS 28/03/2002 > 27/01/2003*G-BRYT 28/03/2002 > 27/01/2003*G-BRYU 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-BRYV 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-BRYW 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-BRYX 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-BRYY 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-BRYZ 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-NVSA 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-NVSB 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006
Embraer ERJ-145EAll continued from British Regional Airlines except ** from Brymon ***newG-EMBA 28/03/2002 > 27/08/2002*G-EMBB 28/03/2002 > 03/03/2003*G-EMBC 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-EMBD 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-EMBE 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-EMBF 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-EMBG 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-EMBH 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-EMBI 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-EMBJ 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-EMBK 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-EMBL 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-EMBM 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-EMBN 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-EMBO 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-EMBP 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-EMBS** 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-EMBT 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-EMBU** 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-EMBV 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-EMBW 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-EMBX 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-EMBY*** 17/07/2002 > 01/02/2006G-ERJA** 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-ERJB** 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-ERJC** 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-ERJD** 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-ERJE** 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-ERJF** 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006G-ERJG** 28/03/2002 > 01/02/2006
British Airways Helicopters
British Airways Helicopters
1964 - 1986
> British International Helicopters
Main base: Aberdeen AirportIATA: BZ ICAO: BABCallsign: -
1947: British European Airways operated a Helicopter Experiment Unit
01/05/1964: BEA Helicopters Limited formed a separate company operating the first service between Penzance and the Scilly Islands
July 1965: Airline expanded into offshore oil support flights
03/09/1986: Sold to Maxwell Aviation and renamed British International Helicoptersv Tap for Fleet details v
01/05/1964: BEA Helicopters Limited formed a separate company operating the first service between Penzance and the Scilly Islands
July 1965: Airline expanded into offshore oil support flights
03/09/1986: Sold to Maxwell Aviation and renamed British International Helicoptersv Tap for Fleet details v
Fleet history
includedBritish European Airways Helicopters LtdBritish Airways Helicopters Ltd
*continued with British International Helicopters Ltd
Aerospatiale AS 332L Super PumaG-BKZE 30/09/1983 > 23/09/1986*G-BKZG 30/09/1983 > 23/09/1986*G-BKZH 30/09/1983 > 23/09/1986*G-BLXR [ Leased ]G-BLZJ 13/06/1985 > 02/10/1985
Agusta-Bell AB206BG-AWGU 10/04/1968 > 03/09/1984
Bell 212G-BAFN 18/10/1972 > 15/09/1983G-BFJB 08/09/1978 > 15/09/1983G-BFJG 08/09/1978 > 19/09/1978
Boeing Vertol BV.234LR ChinookG-BISN 20/05/1981 > 23/09/1986*G-BISO 14/09/1981 > 20/11/1984G-BISP 20/05/1981 > 23/09/1986*G-BISR 21/06/1982 > 23/09/1986*G-BWFC 05/05/1981 > 23/09/1986*
Sikorsky S-58BG-BBLO 04/10/1973 > 07/02/1974
Sikorsky S-58ETG-BCLN 15/08/1974 > 04/06/1980G-BCLO 15/08/1974 > 04/06/1980
Sikorsky S-61NG-ASNL 31/12/1963 > 31/10/1983G-ASNM 04/02/1964 > 15/11/1970G-ATBJ 12/03/1965 > 23/09/1986*G-ATFM 03/08/1970 > 23/09/1986*G-AWFX 03/04/1968 > 23/09/1986*G-AYOM 31/07/1985 > 23/09/1986*G-AYOY 31/07/1985 > 23/09/1986*G-BBUD 05/12/1973 > 23/09/1986*G-BCEB 02/10/1974 > 23/09/1986*G-BDDA 09/07/1975 > 17/12/1985G-BDES 21/07/1975 > 23/09/1986*G-BDKI 13/01/1976 > 04/03/1986G-BEDI 07/10/1976 > 17/12/1985G-BEIC 28/12/1976 > 23/09/1986*G-BEID 24/11/1976 > 23/09/1986*
G-BEJL 30/12/1976 > 27/03/1985 21/06/1985 > 23/09/1986*
G-BEOO 12/08/1977 > 23/09/1986*G-BEON 16/05/1977 > 04/03/1986G-BEWL 16/06/1977 > 23/09/1986*G-BEWM 14/09/1977 > 23/09/1986*G-BFFJ 17/01/1978 > 23/09/1986*G-BFFK 01/02/1978 > 23/09/1986*G-BFPF 21/06/1978 > 01/07/1981
Sikorsky S-76AG-BHYB 29/07/1980 > 23/09/1986*G-BIAV 27/11/1980 > 23/09/1986*G-BIAW 27/11/1980 > 23/09/1986*G-BZAC 09/11/1979 > 23/09/1986*
Westland WG30-100G-BIWY [ Leased ]G-OGAS [ Leased ]
includedBritish European Airways Helicopters LtdBritish Airways Helicopters Ltd
*continued with British International Helicopters Ltd
Aerospatiale AS 332L Super PumaG-BKZE 30/09/1983 > 23/09/1986*G-BKZG 30/09/1983 > 23/09/1986*G-BKZH 30/09/1983 > 23/09/1986*G-BLXR [ Leased ]G-BLZJ 13/06/1985 > 02/10/1985
Agusta-Bell AB206BG-AWGU 10/04/1968 > 03/09/1984
Bell 212G-BAFN 18/10/1972 > 15/09/1983G-BFJB 08/09/1978 > 15/09/1983G-BFJG 08/09/1978 > 19/09/1978
Boeing Vertol BV.234LR ChinookG-BISN 20/05/1981 > 23/09/1986*G-BISO 14/09/1981 > 20/11/1984G-BISP 20/05/1981 > 23/09/1986*G-BISR 21/06/1982 > 23/09/1986*G-BWFC 05/05/1981 > 23/09/1986*
Sikorsky S-58BG-BBLO 04/10/1973 > 07/02/1974
Sikorsky S-58ETG-BCLN 15/08/1974 > 04/06/1980G-BCLO 15/08/1974 > 04/06/1980
Sikorsky S-61NG-ASNL 31/12/1963 > 31/10/1983G-ASNM 04/02/1964 > 15/11/1970G-ATBJ 12/03/1965 > 23/09/1986*G-ATFM 03/08/1970 > 23/09/1986*G-AWFX 03/04/1968 > 23/09/1986*G-AYOM 31/07/1985 > 23/09/1986*G-AYOY 31/07/1985 > 23/09/1986*G-BBUD 05/12/1973 > 23/09/1986*G-BCEB 02/10/1974 > 23/09/1986*G-BDDA 09/07/1975 > 17/12/1985G-BDES 21/07/1975 > 23/09/1986*G-BDKI 13/01/1976 > 04/03/1986G-BEDI 07/10/1976 > 17/12/1985G-BEIC 28/12/1976 > 23/09/1986*G-BEID 24/11/1976 > 23/09/1986*
G-BEJL 30/12/1976 > 27/03/1985 21/06/1985 > 23/09/1986*
G-BEOO 12/08/1977 > 23/09/1986*G-BEON 16/05/1977 > 04/03/1986G-BEWL 16/06/1977 > 23/09/1986*G-BEWM 14/09/1977 > 23/09/1986*G-BFFJ 17/01/1978 > 23/09/1986*G-BFFK 01/02/1978 > 23/09/1986*G-BFPF 21/06/1978 > 01/07/1981
Sikorsky S-76AG-BHYB 29/07/1980 > 23/09/1986*G-BIAV 27/11/1980 > 23/09/1986*G-BIAW 27/11/1980 > 23/09/1986*G-BZAC 09/11/1979 > 23/09/1986*
Westland WG30-100G-BIWY [ Leased ]G-OGAS [ Leased ]
British Airways World Cargo
British Airways World Cargo
1999 - 2014
Merged with Iberia Cargo
Main base: Heathrow (LHR / EGLL) IATA: BA ICAO: ---Callsign: -
British Airways World Cargo became the dedicated cargo brand of British Airways in 1999, coinciding with the opening of the state-of-the-art World Cargo Centre at London Heathrow Airport. The new operation combined the freight capacity of the airline's worldwide passenger fleet with dedicated long-haul freighter aircraft, creating one of the world's largest international air cargo businesses.
In 2011, following the formation of International Airlines Group (IAG), British Airways World Cargo merged with Iberia Cargo to form IAG Cargo. The British Airways World Cargo identity continued for a transitional period before ceasing all together.v Tap for Fleet details and historical timeline v
In 2011, following the formation of International Airlines Group (IAG), British Airways World Cargo merged with Iberia Cargo to form IAG Cargo. The British Airways World Cargo identity continued for a transitional period before ceasing all together.v Tap for Fleet details and historical timeline v
Fleet history
In addition to using the cargo belly of all British Airways aircraft to carry feight, they also wet leased the following three Boeing 747s
Boeing 747-87UFWet leased from Global Supply systemsG-GSSD 02/11/2011 > 21/04/2014G-GSSE 05/12/2011 > 02/05/2014G-GSSF 15/12/2011 > 07/04/2014
In addition to using the cargo belly of all British Airways aircraft to carry feight, they also wet leased the following three Boeing 747s
Boeing 747-87UFWet leased from Global Supply systemsG-GSSD 02/11/2011 > 21/04/2014G-GSSE 05/12/2011 > 02/05/2014G-GSSF 15/12/2011 > 07/04/2014
Historical Timeline
1999
British Airways World Cargo brand officially launched.Heathrow World Cargo Centre opened.
2000–2010
Expansion of worldwide freight services using British Airways passenger aircraft together with leased Boeing 747 freighters based at Stansted.
2010
Introduction of Boeing 747-8F capacity through Global Supply Systems.
2011
British Airways World Cargo and Iberia Cargo combined to create IAG Cargo, although the BA World Cargo brand continued in use.
30/04/2014
British Airways World Cargo operations ended.Dedicated freighter services withdrawn and fully integrated into IAG Cargo.
1999
British Airways World Cargo brand officially launched.Heathrow World Cargo Centre opened.
2000–2010
Expansion of worldwide freight services using British Airways passenger aircraft together with leased Boeing 747 freighters based at Stansted.
2010
Introduction of Boeing 747-8F capacity through Global Supply Systems.
2011
British Airways World Cargo and Iberia Cargo combined to create IAG Cargo, although the BA World Cargo brand continued in use.
30/04/2014
British Airways World Cargo operations ended.Dedicated freighter services withdrawn and fully integrated into IAG Cargo.
British Amphibious Airlines
British Amphibious Airlines
1932 - 1933
HQ: Blackpool
Airline designators: n/a
British Amphibious Airlines operated an amphibious flying boat service between Blackpool and the Isle of Man in 1932 and 1933. The aircraft, based at Squires Gate Airport, would pick up passengers on the foreshore and alight in Douglas harbour, IoM, or Ronaldsway Airport if sea conditions didn't allow. British Amphibious Airlines were the first to operate a service to the IoM, but were soon in competition with Isle of Man Air Services operating from Liverpool. The service was reduced to 3 days a week during 1933, and eventually ceased when the airline was unable to acquire a larger Saro Cloud from the owners of Saunders-Roe, who wanted to run their own service to the IoM.v Tap for Fleet details v
Fleet history
Saro A.17 Cutty SarkG-ABBC 15/03/1932 > 04/12/1945
Saro A.17 Cutty SarkG-ABBC 15/03/1932 > 04/12/1945
British Asia Airways
British Asia Airways
1993 - 2001
Main base: Heathrow (LHR / EGLL)IATA: BR ICAO: BAWCallsign: SPEEDBIRD
March 1993: Established as a subsidary of British Airways to provide services to Taiwan
December 2001: Ceased operationsv Tap for Fleet details v
December 2001: Ceased operationsv Tap for Fleet details v
Fleet history
Boeing 747-436G-BNLI 03/12/2000 > 04/03/2002G-BNLZ 21/03/1993 > 30/09/1996G-CIVA 21/06/1995 > 04/03/2002G-CIVB 28/09/1999 > 04/03/2002G-CIVE 08/02/1996 > 11/10/1999
Boeing 747-436G-BNLI 03/12/2000 > 04/03/2002G-BNLZ 21/03/1993 > 30/09/1996G-CIVA 21/06/1995 > 04/03/2002G-CIVB 28/09/1999 > 04/03/2002G-CIVE 08/02/1996 > 11/10/1999
British Atlantic Airways
British Atlantic Airways
1984
[ Refer to Virgin Atlantic Airways ]
British Atlantic Airways was the original name of Virgin Atlantic Airways. Established in 1984 by co-founders Randolph Fields and Alan Hellary, the airline was initially conceived to operate flights between London and the Falkland Islands. The company's name was changed to Virgin Atlantic Airways when Richard Branson took control of the company, and before a commercial flight was taken under the 'British Atlantic' brand.
British Aviation Services Ltd / Britavia
British Aviation Services Ltd / Britavia
1946 - 1962
Main base: Blackbushe AirportIATA: -- ICAO: ---Callsign: -
British Aviation Services (BAS) was established in the immediate post-war years as an aviation consultancy and aircraft ferrying company. It quickly expanded into aircraft maintenance, engineering, and commercial airline operations.
v Tap for Fleet details & historical timeline v
v Tap for Fleet details & historical timeline v
Fleet history
Handley Page HP.81 Hermes IVG-ALDG 29/10/1959 > 12/10/1962G-ALDI 19/06/1954 > 06/12/1962G-ALDJ 25/05/1954 > 19/02/1957G-ALDK 03/06/1954 > 11/09/1956G-ALDM [ Leased ]G-ALDP 28/06/1954 > 06/12/1962G-ALDU 27/05/1954 > 24/02/1956G-ALDX 31/05/1954 > 24/02/1956
Handley Page HP.81 Hermes IVG-ALDG 29/10/1959 > 12/10/1962G-ALDI 19/06/1954 > 06/12/1962G-ALDJ 25/05/1954 > 19/02/1957G-ALDK 03/06/1954 > 11/09/1956G-ALDM [ Leased ]G-ALDP 28/06/1954 > 06/12/1962G-ALDU 27/05/1954 > 24/02/1956G-ALDX 31/05/1954 > 24/02/1956
Timeline
25/11/1946: BAS acquired a stake in Silver City Airways13/07/1948: Silver City Airways pioneered the world's first scheduled cross-Channel air ferry service and would become BAS's biggest operating division.1949: A major corporate reorganisation saw the formation of Britavia Ltd, which became the principal operating company and holding organisation for BAS's expanding airline interests.1953: Britavia acquired control of Aquila Airways and Air Kruise, making the BAS Group one of Britain's largest independent aviation organisations.1954: Operating from Blackbushe Airport, Britavia introduced a fleet of Handley Page Hermes aircraft to undertake military trooping flights, worldwide passenger and freight charters, and inclusive holiday tours across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and beyond.May 1955: BAS take over Isle of Man-based Manx AirlinesDecember: BAS agreed to buy out Blackpool-based Lancashire Aircraft Corporation (LAC).1957: BAS gain control of Newcastle upon Tyne-based Dragon Airways.1959: Following the end of its Air Ministry trooping contracts, Britavia's aircraft and operations were progressively absorbed into Silver City Airways, and the Britavia airline name disappeared from active service.January 1962: The BAS Group merged into British United Airways.
25/11/1946: BAS acquired a stake in Silver City Airways13/07/1948: Silver City Airways pioneered the world's first scheduled cross-Channel air ferry service and would become BAS's biggest operating division.1949: A major corporate reorganisation saw the formation of Britavia Ltd, which became the principal operating company and holding organisation for BAS's expanding airline interests.1953: Britavia acquired control of Aquila Airways and Air Kruise, making the BAS Group one of Britain's largest independent aviation organisations.1954: Operating from Blackbushe Airport, Britavia introduced a fleet of Handley Page Hermes aircraft to undertake military trooping flights, worldwide passenger and freight charters, and inclusive holiday tours across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and beyond.May 1955: BAS take over Isle of Man-based Manx AirlinesDecember: BAS agreed to buy out Blackpool-based Lancashire Aircraft Corporation (LAC).1957: BAS gain control of Newcastle upon Tyne-based Dragon Airways.1959: Following the end of its Air Ministry trooping contracts, Britavia's aircraft and operations were progressively absorbed into Silver City Airways, and the Britavia airline name disappeared from active service.January 1962: The BAS Group merged into British United Airways.
Main base: Gatwick (LGW / EGKK)IATA: BR ICAO: BCACallsign: CALEDONIAN
30/11/1970: Caledonian Airways acquires British United Airways (BUA) from British and Commonwealth (B&C) and operated as Caledonian//BUA from its new base at Gatwick.
01/09/1971: The merged company formally adopts the name British Caledonian Airways Ltd
31/10/1971: First timetable with BCal name / Winter 1971/72 timetable begins.
14/04/1988: BCal name ceased to exist following merger into British Airwaysv Tap for Fleet details v
01/09/1971: The merged company formally adopts the name British Caledonian Airways Ltd
31/10/1971: First timetable with BCal name / Winter 1971/72 timetable begins.
14/04/1988: BCal name ceased to exist following merger into British Airwaysv Tap for Fleet details v
Fleet details
*continued from Caledonian//Bua
Airbus A310-203G-BKWT 20/03/1984 > 27/05/1986G-BKWU 20/03/1984 > 27/05/1986
Airbus A320-111G-BUSB 31/03/1988 > 14/04/1988
BAC 1-11 Series 201ACG-ASJC* 01/09/1971 > 04/12/1981G-ASJD* 01/09/1971 > 01/10/1971G-ASJE* 01/09/1971 > 01/06/1982G-ASJF* 01/09/1971 > 26/04/1982G-ASJG* 01/09/1971 > 24/03/1982G-ASJH* 01/09/1971 > 01/03/1982G-ASJI* 01/09/1971 > 25/01/1982G-ASTJ* 01/09/1971 > 30/12/1981
BAC 1-11 Series 320L AZG-BKAU 06/04/1982 > 01/11/1983G-BKAV 22/04/1982 > 27/09/1983G-BKAW 22/04/1982 > 12/11/1983G-BKAX 22/04/1982 > 27/09/1983
BAC 1-11 Series 416EKG-AVOF [ Leased ]
BAC 1-11 Series 500G-AWWX* 01/09/1971 > 03/10/1975G-AWWY* 01/09/1971 > 13/10/1975G-AWWZ* 01/09/1971 > 17/01/1977G-AWYR* 01/09/1971 > 14/04/1988G-AWYS* 01/09/1971 > 14/04/1988G-AWYT* 01/09/1971 > 14/04/1988G-AWYU* 01/09/1971 > 14/04/1988G-AWYV* 01/09/1971 > 14/04/1988G-AXJK* 01/09/1971 > 14/04/1988G-AXJL* 01/09/1971 > 06/10/1976G-AXJM* 01/09/1971 > 14/04/1988G-AXLL 05/01/1984 > 14/04/1988G-AXYD* 01/09/1971 > 05/05/1976G-AYOP 16/03/1973 > 14/04/1988G-AZMF 21/08/1978 > 14/04/1988G-AZPE 18/08/1972 > 18/10/1972G-AZPZ 02/04/1982 > 14/04/1988G-BJRT 30/10/1981 > 14/04/1988G-BJRU 30/10/1981 > 14/04/1988
BAC VC-10 Type 1103G-ARTA* 01/09/1971 > 12/08/1974G-ASIW* 01/09/1971 > 12/11/1974G-ASIX* 01/09/1971 > 10/10/1974G-ATDJ* 01/09/1971 > 02/03/1973
Boeing 707-300CG-ATZC* 01/09/1971 > 27/11/1981G-AVKA* 01/09/1971 > 07/05/1973G-AVTW* 09/04/1973 > 11/04/1973G-AWTK* 01/09/1971 > 09/05/1975G-AWWD* 01/09/1971 > 30/11/1977G-AXRS* 01/09/1971 > 21/04/1981G-AYEX* 01/09/1971 > 01/10/1971 16/03/1973 > 28/12/1984also leasedG-AYVG --/07/1976 --/08/1976 [ British Midland ] ]G-AYSI 16/04/1971> 24/05/1973 [ Executive Jet / Calair ]G-BAKK 12/04/1973 > 01/01/1975 [ Tempair ]
Boeing 747-148G-BDPZ 27/10/1978 > 01/02/1979
Boeing 747-200G-BJXN 15/04/1982 > 14/04/1988G-CITB 10/09/1987 > 14/04/1988G-GLYN 09/12/1986 > 14/04/1988G-HUGE 29/03/1985 > 14/04/1988G-NIGB 18/03/1987 > 19/04/1988
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10G-BJZD 23/04/1982 > 25/09/1986G-BJZE 31/03/1982 > 25/09/1986
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30G-BEBL 31/03/1977 > 14/04/1988G-BEBM 23/02/1977 > 20/04/1988G-BFGI 08/01/1979 > 30/01/1987G-BGAT 08/08/1979 > 04/06/1987G-BHDH 30/04/1980 > 14/04/1988 24/05/1993 > 27/11/1995G-BHDI 10/06/1980 > 14/04/1988G-BHDJ 30/07/1980 > 14/04/1988G-DCIO 27/01/1981 > 14/04/1988G-MULL 21/03/1985 > 14/04/1988G-NIUK 11/11/1985 > 14/04/1988
Piper PA-31-350 Navajo ChieftainG-CLAN 22/07/1978 > 26/04/1982
*continued from Caledonian//Bua
Airbus A310-203G-BKWT 20/03/1984 > 27/05/1986G-BKWU 20/03/1984 > 27/05/1986
Airbus A320-111G-BUSB 31/03/1988 > 14/04/1988
BAC 1-11 Series 201ACG-ASJC* 01/09/1971 > 04/12/1981G-ASJD* 01/09/1971 > 01/10/1971G-ASJE* 01/09/1971 > 01/06/1982G-ASJF* 01/09/1971 > 26/04/1982G-ASJG* 01/09/1971 > 24/03/1982G-ASJH* 01/09/1971 > 01/03/1982G-ASJI* 01/09/1971 > 25/01/1982G-ASTJ* 01/09/1971 > 30/12/1981
BAC 1-11 Series 320L AZG-BKAU 06/04/1982 > 01/11/1983G-BKAV 22/04/1982 > 27/09/1983G-BKAW 22/04/1982 > 12/11/1983G-BKAX 22/04/1982 > 27/09/1983
BAC 1-11 Series 416EKG-AVOF [ Leased ]
BAC 1-11 Series 500G-AWWX* 01/09/1971 > 03/10/1975G-AWWY* 01/09/1971 > 13/10/1975G-AWWZ* 01/09/1971 > 17/01/1977G-AWYR* 01/09/1971 > 14/04/1988G-AWYS* 01/09/1971 > 14/04/1988G-AWYT* 01/09/1971 > 14/04/1988G-AWYU* 01/09/1971 > 14/04/1988G-AWYV* 01/09/1971 > 14/04/1988G-AXJK* 01/09/1971 > 14/04/1988G-AXJL* 01/09/1971 > 06/10/1976G-AXJM* 01/09/1971 > 14/04/1988G-AXLL 05/01/1984 > 14/04/1988G-AXYD* 01/09/1971 > 05/05/1976G-AYOP 16/03/1973 > 14/04/1988G-AZMF 21/08/1978 > 14/04/1988G-AZPE 18/08/1972 > 18/10/1972G-AZPZ 02/04/1982 > 14/04/1988G-BJRT 30/10/1981 > 14/04/1988G-BJRU 30/10/1981 > 14/04/1988
BAC VC-10 Type 1103G-ARTA* 01/09/1971 > 12/08/1974G-ASIW* 01/09/1971 > 12/11/1974G-ASIX* 01/09/1971 > 10/10/1974G-ATDJ* 01/09/1971 > 02/03/1973
Boeing 707-300CG-ATZC* 01/09/1971 > 27/11/1981G-AVKA* 01/09/1971 > 07/05/1973G-AVTW* 09/04/1973 > 11/04/1973G-AWTK* 01/09/1971 > 09/05/1975G-AWWD* 01/09/1971 > 30/11/1977G-AXRS* 01/09/1971 > 21/04/1981G-AYEX* 01/09/1971 > 01/10/1971 16/03/1973 > 28/12/1984also leasedG-AYVG --/07/1976 --/08/1976 [ British Midland ] ]G-AYSI 16/04/1971> 24/05/1973 [ Executive Jet / Calair ]G-BAKK 12/04/1973 > 01/01/1975 [ Tempair ]
Boeing 747-148G-BDPZ 27/10/1978 > 01/02/1979
Boeing 747-200G-BJXN 15/04/1982 > 14/04/1988G-CITB 10/09/1987 > 14/04/1988G-GLYN 09/12/1986 > 14/04/1988G-HUGE 29/03/1985 > 14/04/1988G-NIGB 18/03/1987 > 19/04/1988
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10G-BJZD 23/04/1982 > 25/09/1986G-BJZE 31/03/1982 > 25/09/1986
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30G-BEBL 31/03/1977 > 14/04/1988G-BEBM 23/02/1977 > 20/04/1988G-BFGI 08/01/1979 > 30/01/1987G-BGAT 08/08/1979 > 04/06/1987G-BHDH 30/04/1980 > 14/04/1988 24/05/1993 > 27/11/1995G-BHDI 10/06/1980 > 14/04/1988G-BHDJ 30/07/1980 > 14/04/1988G-DCIO 27/01/1981 > 14/04/1988G-MULL 21/03/1985 > 14/04/1988G-NIUK 11/11/1985 > 14/04/1988
Piper PA-31-350 Navajo ChieftainG-CLAN 22/07/1978 > 26/04/1982
British Caledonian Charter
British Caledonian Charter
1982 - 1985
> Cal Air International
Main base: Gatwick (LGW / EGKK)
IATA: EN ICAO: CAI
Callsign: CALJET
British Caledonian (Charter) Ltd. was jointly established by British Caledonian Airways (BCal) and the Rank Organisation, following the sudden collapse of Laker Airways in 1982, which had created a gap in the inclusive tour /charter market. Operations began in March 1983 using two ex Laker Airways Skytrain DC-10s in the exact same livery as BCal. The aircraft were soon changed to have 'BCA Charter' decals with a different tail logo to distinguish them from BCal. In 1985 BCal and the Rank Organisation decided to completely rename their charter airline to Cal Air International and gave it a more distinctive brand scheme.v Tap for Fleet details v
Fleet details
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10G-BJZD 23/04/1982 > 25/09/1986 [ BCal ]G-BJZE 31/03/1982 > 25/09/1986 [ BCal ]
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10G-BJZD 23/04/1982 > 25/09/1986 [ BCal ]G-BJZE 31/03/1982 > 25/09/1986 [ BCal ]
British Caledonian Helicopters
British Caledonian Helicopters
1979 - 1987
> Caledonian Helicopters
Main base: Gatwick (LGW / EGKK)IATA: -- ICAO: ---Callsign: -
21/07/1970: Established initially as Ferranti Helicopters Ltd
09/06/1978: Inaugral flight of British Caledonian's high-frequency Gatwick-Heathrow Airlink service
31/12/1979: British Caledonian Helicopters name adopted as a wholly owned helicopter subsidiary of the British Caledonian Group
1986: Withdrawal of BCal's licence to operate Airlink helicopter shuttle service
11/12/1987: Subsidiary of BCal disbanded, but continued as Caledonian Helicopters Ltdv Tap for Fleet details v
09/06/1978: Inaugral flight of British Caledonian's high-frequency Gatwick-Heathrow Airlink service
31/12/1979: British Caledonian Helicopters name adopted as a wholly owned helicopter subsidiary of the British Caledonian Group
1986: Withdrawal of BCal's licence to operate Airlink helicopter shuttle service
11/12/1987: Subsidiary of BCal disbanded, but continued as Caledonian Helicopters Ltdv Tap for Fleet details v
Fleet history
Agusta Bell 206B Jet Ranger IIG-AWJW 08/10/1970 > 05/08/1980
Bell 214STG-BKFN 16/08/1982 > 11/12/1987G-BKFP 16/08/1982 > 11/12/1987G-BKJD 07/12/1982 > 11/12/1987G-BMDU 19/09/1985 > 11/12/1987All continued with Caledonian Helicopters
Bolkow Bo-105DContinued from Ferranti HelicoptersG-BAFD 31/12/1979 > 11/04/1984G-BATB 31/12/1979 > 06/04/1979G-BFYA 31/12/1979 > 26/05/1982
Sikorsky S-61NG-AYOM 13/06/1984 > 15/07/1985G-AYOY 13/06/1984 > 15/07/1985G-BFPF 01/07/1981 > 11/12/1987*G-BHPU 02/04/1980 > 08/02/1983G-BIHH 03/11/1980 > 11/12/1987*G-BIMU 09/01/1981 > 11/12/1987*G-LINK 09/03/1978 > 10/06/1987*continued with Caledonian Helicopters
Sikorsky S-76AG-BIBG 18/08/1980 > 1110/1991
Agusta Bell 206B Jet Ranger IIG-AWJW 08/10/1970 > 05/08/1980
Bell 214STG-BKFN 16/08/1982 > 11/12/1987G-BKFP 16/08/1982 > 11/12/1987G-BKJD 07/12/1982 > 11/12/1987G-BMDU 19/09/1985 > 11/12/1987All continued with Caledonian Helicopters
Bolkow Bo-105DContinued from Ferranti HelicoptersG-BAFD 31/12/1979 > 11/04/1984G-BATB 31/12/1979 > 06/04/1979G-BFYA 31/12/1979 > 26/05/1982
Sikorsky S-61NG-AYOM 13/06/1984 > 15/07/1985G-AYOY 13/06/1984 > 15/07/1985G-BFPF 01/07/1981 > 11/12/1987*G-BHPU 02/04/1980 > 08/02/1983G-BIHH 03/11/1980 > 11/12/1987*G-BIMU 09/01/1981 > 11/12/1987*G-LINK 09/03/1978 > 10/06/1987*continued with Caledonian Helicopters
Sikorsky S-76AG-BIBG 18/08/1980 > 1110/1991
British Cargo Airlines
British Cargo Airlines
1979 - 1980
Main base: Gatwick (LGW / EGKK)IATA: FF ICAO: ---Callsign: -
15/08/1979: Established following the merger of Transmeridian Air Cargo and IAS Cargo Airlines
March 1980: Ceased Operationsv Tap for Fleet details v
March 1980: Ceased Operationsv Tap for Fleet details v
Fleet history
Boeing 707-321CG-BFZF 15/08/1979 > March 1980G-BGIS 15/08/1979 > February 1980
Canadair CL-44D4-2G-AWWB 09/11/1979 > March 1980G-AXAA 15/08/1979 > March 1980G-AXUL 15/08/1979 > March 1980G-AZIN 15/08/1979 > March 1980G-AZKJ 15/08/1979 > 07/08/1980G-AZML 15/08/1979 > March 1980
Douglas DC-8-54CF Jet TraderG-BDDE 15/08/1979 > 04/11/1983G-BDHA 15/08/1979 > 11/11/1983G-BFHW 30/08/1979 > 05/06/1980G-BIAS 15/08/1979 > 12/01/1981G-BSKY 15/08/1979 > 05/06/1980G-BTAC 15/08/1979 > 05/06/1980
Boeing 707-321CG-BFZF 15/08/1979 > March 1980G-BGIS 15/08/1979 > February 1980
Canadair CL-44D4-2G-AWWB 09/11/1979 > March 1980G-AXAA 15/08/1979 > March 1980G-AXUL 15/08/1979 > March 1980G-AZIN 15/08/1979 > March 1980G-AZKJ 15/08/1979 > 07/08/1980G-AZML 15/08/1979 > March 1980
Douglas DC-8-54CF Jet TraderG-BDDE 15/08/1979 > 04/11/1983G-BDHA 15/08/1979 > 11/11/1983G-BFHW 30/08/1979 > 05/06/1980G-BIAS 15/08/1979 > 12/01/1981G-BSKY 15/08/1979 > 05/06/1980G-BTAC 15/08/1979 > 05/06/1980
British Continental Airways
British Continental Airways
1935 - 1936
Merged into British Airways Ltd
Main base: Croydon Airport
Airline designators: n/a
15/04/1935: British Continental Airways was established as a private airline to operate services from Croydon Airport to the continent, initially to Belgium. Routes expanded to France and the Netherlands. In partnership with KLM the airline also operated a service between Amsterdam and Liverpool via Doncaster.
31/10/1935: Became a public company
1936: A Scandinavian service was introduced as an extension to the Amsterdam route but this led to a competition dispute with British Airways Ltd.
01/08/1936: BCA was absorbed into British Airways Ltd.v Tap for Fleet details v
31/10/1935: Became a public company
1936: A Scandinavian service was introduced as an extension to the Amsterdam route but this led to a competition dispute with British Airways Ltd.
01/08/1936: BCA was absorbed into British Airways Ltd.v Tap for Fleet details v
Fleet history
All aircraft continued with British Airways Ltd
de Havilland DH84 Dragon G-ACOR 21/10/1935 > 01/08/1936originally owned by one of the airline founders, Graham Mackinnon
de Havilland DH86 ExpressG-ADMY 09/08/1935 > 01/08/1936
de Havilland DH86A ExpressG-ADYC 29/02/1936 > 01/08/1936G-ADYD 29/02/1936 > 01/08/1936G-ADYE 29/02/1936 > 01/08/1936G-ADYF 29/02/1936 > 01/08/1936
de Havilland DH89 Dragon RapideG-ADAK 10/05/1935 > 01/08/1936G-ADAI 10/05/1935 > 01/08/1936G-ADIM 25/07/1935 > 01/08/1936
All aircraft continued with British Airways Ltd
de Havilland DH84 Dragon G-ACOR 21/10/1935 > 01/08/1936originally owned by one of the airline founders, Graham Mackinnon
de Havilland DH86 ExpressG-ADMY 09/08/1935 > 01/08/1936
de Havilland DH86A ExpressG-ADYC 29/02/1936 > 01/08/1936G-ADYD 29/02/1936 > 01/08/1936G-ADYE 29/02/1936 > 01/08/1936G-ADYF 29/02/1936 > 01/08/1936
de Havilland DH89 Dragon RapideG-ADAK 10/05/1935 > 01/08/1936G-ADAI 10/05/1935 > 01/08/1936G-ADIM 25/07/1935 > 01/08/1936
British Eagle
British Eagle
1963 - 1968
Main base: Heathrow (LHR / EGLL)IATA: EG ICAO: EGTCallsign: EAGLE
14/04/1948: Eagle Aviation Ltd formed and based at Aldermaston.
March 1960: The Cunard Steamship Companyacquires 60% shareholding. Name changed to Cunard Eagle Airways.
09/08/1963: Name changed to British Eagle International Airlines Ltd
31/12/1963: Acquire Starways
06/11/1968: Ceased Trading
v Tap for Fleet details v
March 1960: The Cunard Steamship Companyacquires 60% shareholding. Name changed to Cunard Eagle Airways.
09/08/1963: Name changed to British Eagle International Airlines Ltd
31/12/1963: Acquire Starways
06/11/1968: Ceased Trading
v Tap for Fleet details v
Fleet history
*continued from Cunard EagleAll other aircraft registered to British Eagle International Airlines, unless otherwise stated
Avro 748 Series 1G-ARMX [ Leased from Skyways ]
BAC 1-11G-ATTP 28/04/1966 > 14/12/1967G-ATVH 26/05/1966 > 14/12/1967G-ATPH 16/02/1966 > 06/11/1968G-ATPI 16/02/1966 > 06/11/1968G-ATPJ 16/02/1966 > 06/11/1968G-ATPK 16/02/1966 > 06/11/1968G-ATPL 16/02/1966 > 06/11/1968
Boeing 707G-ATZC 14/09/1966 > 07/02/1967G-ATZD 14/09/1966 > 02/02/1968G-AVZZ 06/01/1968 > 08/03/1968G-AWDG 07/03/1968 > 06/11/1968
Bristol BritanniaG-ANCF 02/03/1964 > 06/11/1968G-ANCG 06/04/1964 > 10/07/1967G-ANCH 13/02/1968 > 23/09/1968G-AOVA 29/12/1967 > 06/11/1968G-AOVB [ Leased from BOAC ]G-AOVC [ Leased from BOAC ]G-AOVE [ Leased from BOAC ]G-AOVF [ Leased from BOAC ]G-AOVG [ Leased from BOAC ]G-AOVH [ Leased from BOAC ]G-AOVK 29/12/1967 > 06/11/1968G-AOVL [ Leased from BOAC ]G-AOVM [ Leased from BOAC ]G-AOVN [ Leased from BOAC ]G-AOVO [ Leased from BOAC ]G-AOVR [ Leased from BOAC ]G-AOVS [ Leased from Llyod International ]G-AOVT [ Leased from BOAC ]G-ARKA 29/12/1967 > 06/11/1968 G-ARKB 06/05/1966 > 06/11/1968G-ARXA 22/04/1966 > 06/11/1968G-ASTF 20/05/1964 > 15/10/1964
de Havilland DH 104 Dove 5G-AROI 30/06/1966 > 21/11/1968
Douglas DC-6G-APSA* 09/08/1963 > 24/02/1964G-ARMY* 09/08/1963 > 26/03/1964
Douglas C-54E SkymasterG-ASPM 28/02/1964 > 10/08/1967G-ASPN 28/02/1964 > 10/08/1967G-ASRS 02/04/1964 > 06/07/1964
Vickers Viscount V.701G-ALWF [ Leased from Channel Airways ]G-AMOA [ Leased from Channel Airways ]G-AMOC [ Leased from Channel Airways ]G-AMOE [ Leased from Channel Airways ]G-AMOH [ Leased from Channel Airways ]G-AMOO [ Leased from Channel Airways ]
Vickers Viscount V.707G-APZB 31/12/1963 > 22/05/1964 [ Starways ]
Vickers Viscount V.732G-ANRS 15/03/1965 > 10/07/1969
Vickers Viscount V.739G-ATDR 11/05/1965 > 06/11/1968G-ATDU 13/05/1965 > 06/11/1968G-ATFN 23/06/1965 > 09/08/1968
Vickers Viscount V.755G-AOCB* 09/08/1963 > 01/11/1967G-AOCC* 09/08/1963 > 01/11/1967
*continued from Cunard EagleAll other aircraft registered to British Eagle International Airlines, unless otherwise stated
Avro 748 Series 1G-ARMX [ Leased from Skyways ]
BAC 1-11G-ATTP 28/04/1966 > 14/12/1967G-ATVH 26/05/1966 > 14/12/1967G-ATPH 16/02/1966 > 06/11/1968G-ATPI 16/02/1966 > 06/11/1968G-ATPJ 16/02/1966 > 06/11/1968G-ATPK 16/02/1966 > 06/11/1968G-ATPL 16/02/1966 > 06/11/1968
Boeing 707G-ATZC 14/09/1966 > 07/02/1967G-ATZD 14/09/1966 > 02/02/1968G-AVZZ 06/01/1968 > 08/03/1968G-AWDG 07/03/1968 > 06/11/1968
Bristol BritanniaG-ANCF 02/03/1964 > 06/11/1968G-ANCG 06/04/1964 > 10/07/1967G-ANCH 13/02/1968 > 23/09/1968G-AOVA 29/12/1967 > 06/11/1968G-AOVB [ Leased from BOAC ]G-AOVC [ Leased from BOAC ]G-AOVE [ Leased from BOAC ]G-AOVF [ Leased from BOAC ]G-AOVG [ Leased from BOAC ]G-AOVH [ Leased from BOAC ]G-AOVK 29/12/1967 > 06/11/1968G-AOVL [ Leased from BOAC ]G-AOVM [ Leased from BOAC ]G-AOVN [ Leased from BOAC ]G-AOVO [ Leased from BOAC ]G-AOVR [ Leased from BOAC ]G-AOVS [ Leased from Llyod International ]G-AOVT [ Leased from BOAC ]G-ARKA 29/12/1967 > 06/11/1968 G-ARKB 06/05/1966 > 06/11/1968G-ARXA 22/04/1966 > 06/11/1968G-ASTF 20/05/1964 > 15/10/1964
de Havilland DH 104 Dove 5G-AROI 30/06/1966 > 21/11/1968
Douglas DC-6G-APSA* 09/08/1963 > 24/02/1964G-ARMY* 09/08/1963 > 26/03/1964
Douglas C-54E SkymasterG-ASPM 28/02/1964 > 10/08/1967G-ASPN 28/02/1964 > 10/08/1967G-ASRS 02/04/1964 > 06/07/1964
Vickers Viscount V.701G-ALWF [ Leased from Channel Airways ]G-AMOA [ Leased from Channel Airways ]G-AMOC [ Leased from Channel Airways ]G-AMOE [ Leased from Channel Airways ]G-AMOH [ Leased from Channel Airways ]G-AMOO [ Leased from Channel Airways ]
Vickers Viscount V.707G-APZB 31/12/1963 > 22/05/1964 [ Starways ]
Vickers Viscount V.732G-ANRS 15/03/1965 > 10/07/1969
Vickers Viscount V.739G-ATDR 11/05/1965 > 06/11/1968G-ATDU 13/05/1965 > 06/11/1968G-ATFN 23/06/1965 > 09/08/1968
Vickers Viscount V.755G-AOCB* 09/08/1963 > 01/11/1967G-AOCC* 09/08/1963 > 01/11/1967
Main base: Heathrow (LHR / EGLL)IATA: BE ICAO: BEACallsign: BEALINE
British European Airways Corporation (BEAC / BEA) was created under the Civil Aviation Act 1946 as Britain's state-owned carrier for domestic and European services, and came into existence on 1 August 1946. BEA inherited and absorbed a large number of routes and aircraft from the former independent operators, including the domestic services associated with the wartime Associated Airways Joint Committee.
In 1972 BEA became the British European Airways Division of the British Airways Group, following creation of the British Airways Board. BEA retained its identity for another two years before its operations were merged with BOAC into British Airways on 1 April 1974.v Tap for Fleet list and historical timeline v
In 1972 BEA became the British European Airways Division of the British Airways Group, following creation of the British Airways Board. BEA retained its identity for another two years before its operations were merged with BOAC into British Airways on 1 April 1974.v Tap for Fleet list and historical timeline v
Fleet list
Foreign registered aircraft not included
Work in progress
Airspeed AS.57 AmbassadorG-ALZNG-ALZOG-ALZPG-ALZRG-ALZSG-ALZTG-ALZUG-ALZVG-ALZWG-ALZXG-ALZYG-ALZZG-AMAAG-AMABG-AMACG-AMADG-AMAEG-AMAFG-AMAGG-AMAH
AW Argosy Srs.101 222G-AOZZG-APRMG-APRNG-ASXLG-ASXMG-ASXNG-ASXOG-ASXPG-ATTC
Avro 652A AnsonG-AGUDG-AGUXG-AGVAG-AHIBG-AHICG-AHIDG-AHIEG-AHIFG-AHIGG-AHIHG-AHIIG-AHIJG-AHIKG-AHXLG-AHXM
BAC 1‑11 510G-AVMHG-AVMIG-AVMJG-AVMKG-AVMLG-AVMMG-AVMNG-AVMOG-AVMPG-AVMRG-AVMSG-AVMTG-AVMUG-AVMVG-AVMWG-AVMXG-AVMYG-AVMZ
Bristol 170 Mk.21G-AICS
de Havilland DH.89/89A Dragon RapideG-ACPPG-ADAJG-AERNG-AEWLG-AFEZG-AFOIG-AFRKG-AGDGG-AGDMG-AGEEG-AGHIG-AGICG-AGIFG-AGJFG-AGJGG-AGLEG-AGLPG-AGLRG-AGOJG-AGPHG-AGPIG-AGSHG-AGSJG-AGSKG-AGUFG-AGUGG-AGUPG-AGURG-AGUUG-AGUVG-AHGFG-AHGHG-AHGIG-AHKRG-AHKSG-AHKTG-AHKUG-AHKVG-AHLLG-AHLMG-AHLNG-AHXVG-AHXWG-AHXXG-AHXYG-AHXZG-AIHNG-AJCLG-AJSKG-AJXBG-AKDXG-AKZB
de Havilland DH.106 Comet 4BG-APMAG-APMBG-APMCG-APMDG-APMEG-APMFG-APMGG-ARCOG-ARCPG-ARGMG-ARJKG-ARJLG-ARJMG-ARJN
de Havilland DH.114 Heron 1BG-ANXAG-ANXBG-AOFY
Douglas C‑47A/B DakotaG-AGHHG-AGHJG-AGHLG-AGHMG-AGHSG-AGHUG-AGIOG-AGIPG-AGISG-AGITG-AGIUG-AGIWG-AGIXG-AGJVG-AGJWG-AGJZG-AGNFG-AGNGG-AGNKG-AGYXG-AGZBG-AGZCG-AGZDG-AGZEG-AHCSG-AHCTG-AHCVG-AHCWG-AHCYG-AHCZG-AIWDG-AJDEG-AJHYG-AJHZG-AJIAG-AJIBG-AJICG-AKJHG-AKNBG-ALCCG-ALLIG-ALPNG-ALXKG-ALXLG-ALXMG-ALYFG-AMDZG-AJXLG-AMGDG-AMJXG-AMJYG-AMKEG-AMYB
Douglas C‑47A/B DakotaG-AGHPG-AGIZG-AGYZG-AHCUG-AHCXG-ALTTG-ALXNG-AMDBG-AMNVG-AMNW
HPR.7 Dart HeraldG-APWBG-APWCG-APWD
HS.121 Trident 1C / 1EG-ARPAG-ARPBG-ARPCG-ARPDG-ARPEG-ARPFG-ARPGG-ARPHG-ARPIG-ARPJG-ARPKG-ARPLG-ARPMG-ARPNG-ARPOG-ARPPG-ARPRG-ARPSG-ARPTG-ARPUG-ARPWG-ARPXG-ARPZ
HS.121 Trident 2EG-AVFAG-AVFBG-AVFCG-AVFDG-AVFEG-AVFFG-AVFGG-AVFHG-AVFIG-AVFJG-AVFKG-AVFLG-AVFMG-AVFNG-AVFOG-AZXM
HS.121 Trident 3BG-AWYZG-AWZAG-AWZBG-AWZCG-AWZDG-AWZEG-AWZFG-AWZGG-AWZHG-AWZIG-AWZJG-AWZKG-AWZLG-AWZMG-AWZNG-AWZOG-AWZPG-AWZRG-AWZSG-AWZTG-AWZUG-AWZVG-AWZWG-AWZXG-AWZZG-AYVF
HS.748 Srs.2A 287G-BCOEG-BCOF
Junkers Ju52/3mG-AHBPG-AHOCG-AHODG-AHOEG-AHOFG-AHOGG-AHOHG-AHOIG-AHOJG-AHOL
Lockheed L‑1011 Tristar 100G-BBAEG-BBAFG-BBAGG-BBAHG-BBAIG-BBAJ
Miles M.60 Marathon 1G-ALUB
Short SC.7 SkylinerG-AZYWG-BAIT
Vickers Viking 1AG-AGONG-AGRMG-AGRNG-AGROG-AGRPG-AGRRG-AGRSG-AGRTG-AGRUG-AGRVG-AGRWG-AHONG-AHOPG-AHORG-AHOSG-AHOTG-AHOUG-AHOVG-AHOWG-AHOXG-AHOYG-AHOZG-AHPAG-AHPBG-AHPCG-AHPDG-AHPEG-AHPFG-AHPG
Vickers Viking 1BG-AHPKG-AHPLG-AHPMG-AHPNG-AHPOG-AHPPG-AHPRG-AHPSG-AIVBG-AIVCG-AIVDG-AIVEG-AIVFG-AIVGG-AIVHG-AIVIG-AIVJG-AIVKG-AIVLG-AIVMG-AIVNG-AIVOG-AIVPG-AJBMG-AJBNG-AJBOG-AJBPG-AJBRG-AJBSG-AJBTG-AJBUG-AJBVG-AJBWG-AJBXG-AJBYG-AJCAG-AJCDG-AJCEG-AJDIG-AJDJG-AJDKG-AJDLG-AJJNG-AKBGG-AKBHG-AMGGG-AMGHG-AMGIG-AMGJG-AMNJG-AMNRG-AMNSG-AMNX
Vickers Viscount 630G-AHRF
Vickers Viscount 700G-ALWEG-ALWFG-AMAVG-AMNZG-AMOAG-AMOBG-AMOCG-AMODG-AMOEG-AMOFG-AMOGG-AMOHG-AMOIG-AMOJG-AMOKG-AMOLG-AMOMG-AMONG-AMOOG-AMOPG-ANHAG-ANHBG-ANHCG-ANHDG-ANHEG-ANHFG-ANRSG-AODGG-AODHG-AOFXG-APNFG-APNGG-APZPG-ARBW
Vickers Viscount 800G-AOHGG-AOHHG-AOHIG-AOHJG-AOHKG-AOHLG-AOHMG-AOHNG-AOHOG-AOHPG-AOHRG-AOHSG-AOHTG-AOHUG-AOHVG-AOHWG-AOJAG-AOJBG-AOJCG-AOJDG-AOJEG-AOJFG-AORCG-AORDG-AOYGG-AOYHG-AOYIG-AOYJG-AOYKG-AOYLG-AOYMG-AOYNG-AOYOG-AOYPG-AOYRG-AOYSG-AOYTG-APEXG-APEYG-APIMG-APJUG-APKFG-APOX
Vickers Vanguard MerchantmanG-APEAG-APEBG-APECG-APEDG-APEEG-APEFG-APEGG-APEHG-APEIG-APEJG-APEKG-APELG-APEMG-APENG-APEOG-APEPG-APERG-APESG-APETG-APEU
other
Avro 683 Lancaster 1G-AJWM Alitalia
Avro 691 Lancastrian 3G-AHBX AlitaliaG-AHBY AlitaliaG-AHCD AlitaliaG-AHCE Alitalia
Avro 652A Anson 1G-AHBN BEA Communications Flight
Auster J 1 AutocratG-AGVM BEA Communications FlightG-AGYO BEA Communications FlightG-AHCN BEA Communications FlightG-AIBR BEA Communications Flight
de Havilland Mosquito PR34AG-AJZE Gust Research UnitG-AJZF Gust Research Unit
de Havilland DH.60G Gipsy MothG-AAWO BEA Communications Flight
de Havilland DH.84 DragonG-ACIT BEA Communications Flight
Miles M.28 Mercury 6G-AHAA BEA Communications Flight
Foreign registered aircraft not included
Work in progress
Airspeed AS.57 AmbassadorG-ALZNG-ALZOG-ALZPG-ALZRG-ALZSG-ALZTG-ALZUG-ALZVG-ALZWG-ALZXG-ALZYG-ALZZG-AMAAG-AMABG-AMACG-AMADG-AMAEG-AMAFG-AMAGG-AMAH
AW Argosy Srs.101 222G-AOZZG-APRMG-APRNG-ASXLG-ASXMG-ASXNG-ASXOG-ASXPG-ATTC
Avro 652A AnsonG-AGUDG-AGUXG-AGVAG-AHIBG-AHICG-AHIDG-AHIEG-AHIFG-AHIGG-AHIHG-AHIIG-AHIJG-AHIKG-AHXLG-AHXM
BAC 1‑11 510G-AVMHG-AVMIG-AVMJG-AVMKG-AVMLG-AVMMG-AVMNG-AVMOG-AVMPG-AVMRG-AVMSG-AVMTG-AVMUG-AVMVG-AVMWG-AVMXG-AVMYG-AVMZ
Bristol 170 Mk.21G-AICS
de Havilland DH.89/89A Dragon RapideG-ACPPG-ADAJG-AERNG-AEWLG-AFEZG-AFOIG-AFRKG-AGDGG-AGDMG-AGEEG-AGHIG-AGICG-AGIFG-AGJFG-AGJGG-AGLEG-AGLPG-AGLRG-AGOJG-AGPHG-AGPIG-AGSHG-AGSJG-AGSKG-AGUFG-AGUGG-AGUPG-AGURG-AGUUG-AGUVG-AHGFG-AHGHG-AHGIG-AHKRG-AHKSG-AHKTG-AHKUG-AHKVG-AHLLG-AHLMG-AHLNG-AHXVG-AHXWG-AHXXG-AHXYG-AHXZG-AIHNG-AJCLG-AJSKG-AJXBG-AKDXG-AKZB
de Havilland DH.106 Comet 4BG-APMAG-APMBG-APMCG-APMDG-APMEG-APMFG-APMGG-ARCOG-ARCPG-ARGMG-ARJKG-ARJLG-ARJMG-ARJN
de Havilland DH.114 Heron 1BG-ANXAG-ANXBG-AOFY
Douglas C‑47A/B DakotaG-AGHHG-AGHJG-AGHLG-AGHMG-AGHSG-AGHUG-AGIOG-AGIPG-AGISG-AGITG-AGIUG-AGIWG-AGIXG-AGJVG-AGJWG-AGJZG-AGNFG-AGNGG-AGNKG-AGYXG-AGZBG-AGZCG-AGZDG-AGZEG-AHCSG-AHCTG-AHCVG-AHCWG-AHCYG-AHCZG-AIWDG-AJDEG-AJHYG-AJHZG-AJIAG-AJIBG-AJICG-AKJHG-AKNBG-ALCCG-ALLIG-ALPNG-ALXKG-ALXLG-ALXMG-ALYFG-AMDZG-AJXLG-AMGDG-AMJXG-AMJYG-AMKEG-AMYB
Douglas C‑47A/B DakotaG-AGHPG-AGIZG-AGYZG-AHCUG-AHCXG-ALTTG-ALXNG-AMDBG-AMNVG-AMNW
HPR.7 Dart HeraldG-APWBG-APWCG-APWD
HS.121 Trident 1C / 1EG-ARPAG-ARPBG-ARPCG-ARPDG-ARPEG-ARPFG-ARPGG-ARPHG-ARPIG-ARPJG-ARPKG-ARPLG-ARPMG-ARPNG-ARPOG-ARPPG-ARPRG-ARPSG-ARPTG-ARPUG-ARPWG-ARPXG-ARPZ
HS.121 Trident 2EG-AVFAG-AVFBG-AVFCG-AVFDG-AVFEG-AVFFG-AVFGG-AVFHG-AVFIG-AVFJG-AVFKG-AVFLG-AVFMG-AVFNG-AVFOG-AZXM
HS.121 Trident 3BG-AWYZG-AWZAG-AWZBG-AWZCG-AWZDG-AWZEG-AWZFG-AWZGG-AWZHG-AWZIG-AWZJG-AWZKG-AWZLG-AWZMG-AWZNG-AWZOG-AWZPG-AWZRG-AWZSG-AWZTG-AWZUG-AWZVG-AWZWG-AWZXG-AWZZG-AYVF
HS.748 Srs.2A 287G-BCOEG-BCOF
Junkers Ju52/3mG-AHBPG-AHOCG-AHODG-AHOEG-AHOFG-AHOGG-AHOHG-AHOIG-AHOJG-AHOL
Lockheed L‑1011 Tristar 100G-BBAEG-BBAFG-BBAGG-BBAHG-BBAIG-BBAJ
Miles M.60 Marathon 1G-ALUB
Short SC.7 SkylinerG-AZYWG-BAIT
Vickers Viking 1AG-AGONG-AGRMG-AGRNG-AGROG-AGRPG-AGRRG-AGRSG-AGRTG-AGRUG-AGRVG-AGRWG-AHONG-AHOPG-AHORG-AHOSG-AHOTG-AHOUG-AHOVG-AHOWG-AHOXG-AHOYG-AHOZG-AHPAG-AHPBG-AHPCG-AHPDG-AHPEG-AHPFG-AHPG
Vickers Viking 1BG-AHPKG-AHPLG-AHPMG-AHPNG-AHPOG-AHPPG-AHPRG-AHPSG-AIVBG-AIVCG-AIVDG-AIVEG-AIVFG-AIVGG-AIVHG-AIVIG-AIVJG-AIVKG-AIVLG-AIVMG-AIVNG-AIVOG-AIVPG-AJBMG-AJBNG-AJBOG-AJBPG-AJBRG-AJBSG-AJBTG-AJBUG-AJBVG-AJBWG-AJBXG-AJBYG-AJCAG-AJCDG-AJCEG-AJDIG-AJDJG-AJDKG-AJDLG-AJJNG-AKBGG-AKBHG-AMGGG-AMGHG-AMGIG-AMGJG-AMNJG-AMNRG-AMNSG-AMNX
Vickers Viscount 630G-AHRF
Vickers Viscount 700G-ALWEG-ALWFG-AMAVG-AMNZG-AMOAG-AMOBG-AMOCG-AMODG-AMOEG-AMOFG-AMOGG-AMOHG-AMOIG-AMOJG-AMOKG-AMOLG-AMOMG-AMONG-AMOOG-AMOPG-ANHAG-ANHBG-ANHCG-ANHDG-ANHEG-ANHFG-ANRSG-AODGG-AODHG-AOFXG-APNFG-APNGG-APZPG-ARBW
Vickers Viscount 800G-AOHGG-AOHHG-AOHIG-AOHJG-AOHKG-AOHLG-AOHMG-AOHNG-AOHOG-AOHPG-AOHRG-AOHSG-AOHTG-AOHUG-AOHVG-AOHWG-AOJAG-AOJBG-AOJCG-AOJDG-AOJEG-AOJFG-AORCG-AORDG-AOYGG-AOYHG-AOYIG-AOYJG-AOYKG-AOYLG-AOYMG-AOYNG-AOYOG-AOYPG-AOYRG-AOYSG-AOYTG-APEXG-APEYG-APIMG-APJUG-APKFG-APOX
Vickers Vanguard MerchantmanG-APEAG-APEBG-APECG-APEDG-APEEG-APEFG-APEGG-APEHG-APEIG-APEJG-APEKG-APELG-APEMG-APENG-APEOG-APEPG-APERG-APESG-APETG-APEU
other
Avro 683 Lancaster 1G-AJWM Alitalia
Avro 691 Lancastrian 3G-AHBX AlitaliaG-AHBY AlitaliaG-AHCD AlitaliaG-AHCE Alitalia
Avro 652A Anson 1G-AHBN BEA Communications Flight
Auster J 1 AutocratG-AGVM BEA Communications FlightG-AGYO BEA Communications FlightG-AHCN BEA Communications FlightG-AIBR BEA Communications Flight
de Havilland Mosquito PR34AG-AJZE Gust Research UnitG-AJZF Gust Research Unit
de Havilland DH.60G Gipsy MothG-AAWO BEA Communications Flight
de Havilland DH.84 DragonG-ACIT BEA Communications Flight
Miles M.28 Mercury 6G-AHAA BEA Communications Flight
Historical timeline
Historical timeline
1 January 1946
The BEA Division of BOAC was formally established as the government prepared to create a separate state airline for domestic and European services. The new division inherited the organisation developed by RAF Transport Command's No. 110 Wing for post-war European flying.
4 February 1946
The BEA Division of BOAC took over the European services previously operated by No. 110 Wing, 46 Group, RAF Transport Command. Operations were centred on RAF Northolt, using Douglas Dakotas initially still carrying RAF markings.
1 March 1946
BEA's Dakotas began appearing in BOAC colours and uniforms as the transition from military to civil operation continued.
1 August 1946
The British European Airways Corporation (BEAC) came into existence under the Civil Aviation Act 1946. BEA assumed responsibility for British domestic and European scheduled services and began operating as a separate corporation.
Late 1946
BEA consolidated the UK's domestic and European scheduled network and began taking over routes formerly operated by the independent airlines under the wartime Associated Airways system. Its organisation developed around a Continental Division at Northolt and a United Kingdom Division at Liverpool-Speke.
1 February 1947
BEA assumed responsibility for the remaining Railway Air Services network. Dakota G-AGYZ operated the corporation's first Northolt–Glasgow service, marking the effective transfer of the historic RAS domestic network to BEA.
1947–1949
BEA progressively replaced wartime aircraft with purpose-built civil types, including Avro Ansons, Avro Yorks, Vikings and DH.89 Rapides, while expanding the domestic and European timetable.
1950
The airline entered a new phase of fleet modernisation as the era of piston-engined airliners began giving way to turboprops.
1951
BEA introduced the Vickers Viking on major European routes while preparing for the arrival of the new Vickers Viscount.
1953
The Vickers Viscount entered BEA service, beginning the airline's highly successful turboprop era and establishing BEA as the world's leading operator of the type.
1955
BEA had substantially modernised its fleet with Viscounts and moved into sustained profitability after the expensive post-war rebuilding period.
1956–1957
BEA expanded its Viscount network throughout Britain and Europe and continued replacing older piston aircraft with turboprops.
1958
BEA became one of the first European airlines to prepare for the jet age with the de Havilland Comet 4B, designed specifically for short- and medium-haul European operations.
1959
The Comet 4B entered BEA service, bringing jet travel to the airline's European network.
1960
BEA began introducing larger and faster jet aircraft while continuing to operate one of the world's largest Viscount fleets.
1961
BEA placed increasing emphasis on higher-capacity regional and European services and expanded its network through its associated and subsidiary operators.
1962
BEA ordered the Hawker Siddeley Trident, committing the airline to a new generation of three-engined short- and medium-haul jets.
1964
The first Trident aircraft entered BEA service, providing a major increase in capacity on heavily travelled European routes.
1965
At Heathrow, a BEA Trident carried out the world's first fully automatic landing with commercial passengers, demonstrating the airline's leading role in the development of automated airline operations.
1966
BEA introduced the BAC One-Eleven to complement the larger Tridents on lower-volume domestic and European routes.
1967
The British Government established the Edwards Committee to examine the future structure of British civil aviation.
1968
BEA continued its fleet modernisation with larger numbers of One-Elevens and Tridents while retaining Viscounts and other turboprops for regional services.
1969
The Edwards Report recommended the creation of a British national air holding board to coordinate the two state corporations, BEA and BOAC.
24 April 1969
BEA established BEA Airtours as an inclusive-tour subsidiary based at Gatwick. The new operation subsequently became an important part of the group's charter activity.
1970
BEA Airtours began commercial operations, initially using Comet 4Bs leased from the parent company for inclusive-tour flying.
1971
The Civil Aviation Act 1971 provided the legal basis for the creation of a new British Airways Board, bringing BEA and BOAC under common management and control.
1 April 1972
The British Airways Board was established. BEA and BOAC now operated under a common holding structure, although their separate identities, fleets and route networks initially remained intact. The same reorganisation coincided with the establishment of the UK's new unified civil aviation regulatory system.
1 September 1972
BEA became the British European Airways Division of the British Airways Group. Its separate corporate identity was retained within the new structure for the time being.
1973
The final full year of BEA operations saw the airline carrying approximately 8.74 million passengers and recording its highest-ever profit, excluding losses from its Scottish and Channel Islands operations.
31 March 1974
BEA operated its final independent services. A BEA Trident operating flight BE943 from Dublin to Heathrow made the corporation's final arrival at approximately 23:30.
1 April 1974
British European Airways ceased to exist as a separate airline, merging with BOAC to form the unified British Airways. The former BEA operation became the British Airways European Division.
British European
British European
2000 - 2002
> Flybe
Main base: ExeterIATA: BE ICAO: JEACallsign: JERSEY
01/11/1979: Airline initially launched as Jersey European Airways following the merger of Intra Airways and Express Air Services
J01/06/2000: Rebranded British European
18/07/2002: Rebranded Flybev Tap for Fleet details v
J01/06/2000: Rebranded British European
18/07/2002: Rebranded Flybev Tap for Fleet details v
Fleet historyAll aircraft commencing 01/06/2000 continued from Jersey european.All aircraft continued with Flybe except *
Bombardier CRJ-200G-JECA 01/06/2000 > 18/07/2002G-JECB 02/06/2000 > 18/07/2002G-JECC 13/10/2000 > 18/07/2002G-JECD 19/01/2001 > 18/07/2002
British Aerospace 146-100G-JEAO 01/06/2000 > 11/07/2002*G-JEAT 01/06/2000 > 18/07/2002G-JEAU 01/06/2000 > 18/07/2002
British Aerospace 146-200G-JEAJ 01/06/2000 > 18/07/2002G-JEAK 01/06/2000 > 18/07/2002G-JEAR 01/06/2000 > 18/07/2002G-JEAS 01/06/2000 > 18/07/2002G-JEAV 01/06/2000 > 18/07/2002G-JEAW 01/06/2000 > 18/07/2002G-JEAX 01/06/2000 > 18/07/2002G-JEAY 27/03/2001 > 18/07/2002
British Aerospace 146-300G-JEAM 01/06/2000 > 18/07/2002G-JEBA 01/06/2000 > 18/07/2002G-JEBB 01/06/2000 > 18/07/2002G-JEBC 01/06/2000 > 18/07/2002G-JEBD 01/06/2000 > 18/07/2002G-JEBE 01/06/2000 > 18/07/2002
de Havilland Canada DHC-8-200G-JEDX 01/06/2000 > 18/07/2002G-JEDY 01/06/2000 > 18/07/2002G-JEDZ 07/06/2000 > 18/07/2002
de Havilland Canada DHC-8-300G-JEDA 01/06/2000 > 09/04/2002*G-JEDB 01/06/2000 > 18/07/2002G-JEDC 01/06/2000 > 18/07/2002G-JEDD 01/06/2000 > 18/07/2002G-JEDE 01/06/2000 > 18/07/2002G-JEDF 10/07/2000 > 18/07/2002G-JEDI 25/10/2001 > 18/07/2002G-JEDJ 23/01/2002 > 18/07/2002G-JEDK 23/04/2002 > 18/07/2002G-JEDL 17/06/2002 > 18/07/2002
Fokker F27 Mk.500 FriendshipG-JEAP 01/06/2000 > 09/10/2000
Bombardier CRJ-200G-JECA 01/06/2000 > 18/07/2002G-JECB 02/06/2000 > 18/07/2002G-JECC 13/10/2000 > 18/07/2002G-JECD 19/01/2001 > 18/07/2002
British Aerospace 146-100G-JEAO 01/06/2000 > 11/07/2002*G-JEAT 01/06/2000 > 18/07/2002G-JEAU 01/06/2000 > 18/07/2002
British Aerospace 146-200G-JEAJ 01/06/2000 > 18/07/2002G-JEAK 01/06/2000 > 18/07/2002G-JEAR 01/06/2000 > 18/07/2002G-JEAS 01/06/2000 > 18/07/2002G-JEAV 01/06/2000 > 18/07/2002G-JEAW 01/06/2000 > 18/07/2002G-JEAX 01/06/2000 > 18/07/2002G-JEAY 27/03/2001 > 18/07/2002
British Aerospace 146-300G-JEAM 01/06/2000 > 18/07/2002G-JEBA 01/06/2000 > 18/07/2002G-JEBB 01/06/2000 > 18/07/2002G-JEBC 01/06/2000 > 18/07/2002G-JEBD 01/06/2000 > 18/07/2002G-JEBE 01/06/2000 > 18/07/2002
de Havilland Canada DHC-8-200G-JEDX 01/06/2000 > 18/07/2002G-JEDY 01/06/2000 > 18/07/2002G-JEDZ 07/06/2000 > 18/07/2002
de Havilland Canada DHC-8-300G-JEDA 01/06/2000 > 09/04/2002*G-JEDB 01/06/2000 > 18/07/2002G-JEDC 01/06/2000 > 18/07/2002G-JEDD 01/06/2000 > 18/07/2002G-JEDE 01/06/2000 > 18/07/2002G-JEDF 10/07/2000 > 18/07/2002G-JEDI 25/10/2001 > 18/07/2002G-JEDJ 23/01/2002 > 18/07/2002G-JEDK 23/04/2002 > 18/07/2002G-JEDL 17/06/2002 > 18/07/2002
Fokker F27 Mk.500 FriendshipG-JEAP 01/06/2000 > 09/10/2000
British Independent Airways
British Independent Airways
1989 - 1991
> Independent Airways
Main base: Gatwick (LGW / EGKK)IATA: -- ICAO: ---Callsign:-
In 1982, British Island Airways was re-established by a new company, acquiring the former BIA charter business from Air UK. Operating mainly from Gatwick, it focused on charter flights to European holiday destinations.
In 1990, to reflect its role as one of Britain's remaining independent charter airlines, British Island Airways was renamed British Independent Airways.
In 1991, following a management buyout, the airline dropped the "British" prefix and became Independent Airways, but the company did not last beyond 1992.v Tap for Fleet details v
In 1990, to reflect its role as one of Britain's remaining independent charter airlines, British Island Airways was renamed British Independent Airways.
In 1991, following a management buyout, the airline dropped the "British" prefix and became Independent Airways, but the company did not last beyond 1992.v Tap for Fleet details v
Fleet history
Hawker Siddeley HS-748 Srs.1G-ARRW [ Leased from London European Airways PLC ] >> G-MRRV [ Leased from Clewer Aviation Ltd ]
G-BEKG [ Leased from Euroair Transport Ltd ]
Hawker Siddeley HS-748 Srs.1G-ARRW [ Leased from London European Airways PLC ] >> G-MRRV [ Leased from Clewer Aviation Ltd ]
G-BEKG [ Leased from Euroair Transport Ltd ]
Main base: Penzance Heliport (EGHK / PZE)IATA: BS ICAO: BIHCallsign: BRINTELAOC: 1381
British helicopter operator formed when British Airways Helicopters was sold to Robert Maxwell's SDR Helicopters on 23 September 1986. The company continued offshore, passenger, search-and-rescue and specialist helicopter operations. Following the collapse of Maxwell's business empire, CHC acquired control of BIH during 1993–94 and the trading name Brintel Helicopters was adopted in 1995. The original BIH/Brintel operation was subsequently reorganised, with the present British International Helicopter Services business emerging in 2000 from the non-oil-related operations of CHC and Scotia Helicopters. It later concentrated increasingly on military, government, SAR and specialist helicopter work, including operations in the Falkland Islands and support to the Royal Navy. BIH was acquired by Patriot Aerospace/Rigby Group in 2013 and subsequently acquired by Bristow, effective 2 August 2022, when it was integrated into Bristow's UK operations.v Tap for Fleet details v
Fleet history
includedBritish International Helicopters LtdBritish International Helicopter Services LtdBrintel Helicopters t/a British International HelicoptersBrintel LeasingVeritair t/a British International HelicoptersNewquay Helicopters
* Aircraft inherited from British Airways Helicopters fleet at 23/09/1986
Aerospatiale AS 332L Super PumaG-BKZE* 23/09/1986 > 29/01/1993 29/01/1993 > 13/05/1994 [ Brintel Leasing ]
G-BKZG* 23/09/1986 > 29/01/1993 29/01/1993 > 13/05/1994 [ Brintel Leasing ]
G-BKZH* 23/09/1986 > 29/01/1993 29/01/1993 > 13/05/1994 [ Brintel Leasing ]
G-BLZJ* 23/09/1986 > 25/01/1989
G-BOZK 05/08/1988 > 29/01/1993 29/01/1993 > 13/05/1994 [ Brintel Leasing ]
G-BSOI 25/08/1993 > 06/02/1995 [ Brintel Helicopters ]
G-BTNZ 11/06/1991 > 12/11/1993 12/11/1993 > 06/06/1996 [ Brintel Helicopters ]
G-BUZD 11/02/1993 > 13/05/1994 [ Brintel Leasing ]G-CHCA 13/01/1998 > 24/06/1999 [ Brintel Helicopters ]G-CHCB 29/06/1998 > 24/06/1999 [ Brintel Helicopters ]G-CHCC 27/08/1998 > 02/08/2000 [ Brintel Helicopters ]
G-TIGZ 08/08/1988 > 12/11/1993 12/11/1993 > 14/08/2000 [ Brintel Helicopters ]
Aerospatiale AS365N2 Dauphin IIG-CHCR 10/06/2011 > 16/10/2013
Agusta AW189G-FSAR 04/12/2015 > 09/01/2023G-SAAR 20/11/2015 > 09/01/2023
Boeing Vertol BV.234LR ChinookG-BISN* 23/09/1986 > 14/04/1989G-BISP* 23/09/1986 > 20/06/1989G-BISR* 23/09/1986 > 21/02/1989G-BWFC* 23/09/1986 > 18/05/1988
Sikorsky S-61NG-ATBJ* 23/09/1986 > 29/01/1993 29/01/1993 > 13/05/1994 [ Brintel Leasing ] 02/05/2002 > 22/05/2020
G-ATFM* 23/09/1986 > 29/01/1993 29/01/1993 > 13/05/1994 [ Brintel Leasing ] 13/05/1994 > 31/05/2000 [ Brintel Helicopters ] 31/05/2000 > 19/05/2004 [ Veritair ] 19/05/2000 > 16/07/2013 [ Newquay Helicopters ] 16/07/2013 > 29/04/2024
G-AWFX* 23/09/1986 > 12/05/1988
G-AYOM* 23/09/1986 > 29/01/1993 29/01/1993 > 13/05/1994 [ Brintel Leasing ]
G-AYOY* 23/09/1986 > 29/01/1993 29/01/1993 > 13/05/1994 [ Brintel Leasing ] 26/11/2002 > 19/05/2004 [ Veritair ] 19/05/2004 > 01/09/2011
G-BBUD* 23/09/1986 > 10/06/1993
G-BCEB* 23/09/1986 > 29/01/1993 29/01/1993 > 13/05/1994 [ Brintel Leasing ] 13/05/1994 > 31/05/2000 [ Brintel Helicopters ] 31/05/2000 > 05/03/2013
G-BDDA 01/06/1990 > 19/11/1991 03/03/1994 > 03/11/1995 [ Brintel Helicopters ]
G-BDES* 23/09/1986 > 23/12/1988
G-BDKI* 05/03/1991 > 04/02/1993 04/02/1993 > 12/12/1994 [ Brintel Helicopters ]
G-BEDI 26/03/1990 > 04/02/1993 04/02/1993 > 09/07/1998 [ Brintel Helicopters ]
G-BEIC* 23/09/1986 > 29/01/1993 29/01/1993 > 13/05/1994 [ Brintel Leasing ]
G-BEID* 23/09/1986 > 23/12/1988
G-BEJL* 23/09/1986 > 29/01/1993 29/01/1993 > 13/05/1994 [ Brintel Leasing ]
G-BEOO* 23/09/1986 > 29/01/1993 29/01/1993 > 13/05/1994 [ Brintel Leasing ]
G-BEWL* 23/09/1986 > 16/10/1990
G-BEWM* 23/09/1986 > 29/01/1993 29/01/1993 > 13/05/1994 [ Brintel Leasing ]
G-BFFJ* 23/09/1986 > 29/01/1993 29/01/1993 > 13/05/1994 [ Brintel Leasing ] 31/05/2000 > 03/07/2013 03/07/2013 > 15/05/2014 [ Newquay Helicopters ]
G-BFFK* 23/09/1986 > 29/01/1993 29/01/1993 > 13/05/1994 [ Brintel Leasing ]
G-BFRI 10/08/2006 > 29/04/2024G-BHOG 10/08/2006 > 01/09/2011
G-BSVO 04/10/1990 > 16/09/1994 16/09/1994 > 17/03/1995 [ Brintel Helicopters ]
G-FLKI 31/07/2020 > 14/05/2024
Sikorsky S-76AG-BHYB* 23/09/1986 > 21/04/1993 21/04/1993 > 16/09/1993 [ Brintel Helicopters ]
G-BIAV* 23/09/1986 > 09/09/1992G-BIAW* 23/09/1986 > 02/09/1992G-BVCW 15/09/1993 > 23/12/1994
G-BVCX 21/09/1993 > 24/02/1994 [ Brintel Helicopters ] 24/02/1994 > 13/05/1994 [ Brintel Leasing ]
G-BVNX 09/05/1994 > 10/10/1996 [ Brintel Helicopters ]
G-BZAC* 23/09/1986 > 26/05/1989 04/08/1989 > 09/09/1992
G-CHCD 16/01/1998 > 05/01/2000 [ Brintel Helicopters ]
Westland WG30-100G-BKGD 14/04/1989 > 04/02/1993 04/02/1993 > 15/04/1993 [ Brintel Helicopters ]
G-KATE 14/04/1989 > 03/06/1992G-OGAS 17/04/1989 > 03/06/1992
includedBritish International Helicopters LtdBritish International Helicopter Services LtdBrintel Helicopters t/a British International HelicoptersBrintel LeasingVeritair t/a British International HelicoptersNewquay Helicopters
* Aircraft inherited from British Airways Helicopters fleet at 23/09/1986
Aerospatiale AS 332L Super PumaG-BKZE* 23/09/1986 > 29/01/1993 29/01/1993 > 13/05/1994 [ Brintel Leasing ]
G-BKZG* 23/09/1986 > 29/01/1993 29/01/1993 > 13/05/1994 [ Brintel Leasing ]
G-BKZH* 23/09/1986 > 29/01/1993 29/01/1993 > 13/05/1994 [ Brintel Leasing ]
G-BLZJ* 23/09/1986 > 25/01/1989
G-BOZK 05/08/1988 > 29/01/1993 29/01/1993 > 13/05/1994 [ Brintel Leasing ]
G-BSOI 25/08/1993 > 06/02/1995 [ Brintel Helicopters ]
G-BTNZ 11/06/1991 > 12/11/1993 12/11/1993 > 06/06/1996 [ Brintel Helicopters ]
G-BUZD 11/02/1993 > 13/05/1994 [ Brintel Leasing ]G-CHCA 13/01/1998 > 24/06/1999 [ Brintel Helicopters ]G-CHCB 29/06/1998 > 24/06/1999 [ Brintel Helicopters ]G-CHCC 27/08/1998 > 02/08/2000 [ Brintel Helicopters ]
G-TIGZ 08/08/1988 > 12/11/1993 12/11/1993 > 14/08/2000 [ Brintel Helicopters ]
Aerospatiale AS365N2 Dauphin IIG-CHCR 10/06/2011 > 16/10/2013
Agusta AW189G-FSAR 04/12/2015 > 09/01/2023G-SAAR 20/11/2015 > 09/01/2023
Boeing Vertol BV.234LR ChinookG-BISN* 23/09/1986 > 14/04/1989G-BISP* 23/09/1986 > 20/06/1989G-BISR* 23/09/1986 > 21/02/1989G-BWFC* 23/09/1986 > 18/05/1988
Sikorsky S-61NG-ATBJ* 23/09/1986 > 29/01/1993 29/01/1993 > 13/05/1994 [ Brintel Leasing ] 02/05/2002 > 22/05/2020
G-ATFM* 23/09/1986 > 29/01/1993 29/01/1993 > 13/05/1994 [ Brintel Leasing ] 13/05/1994 > 31/05/2000 [ Brintel Helicopters ] 31/05/2000 > 19/05/2004 [ Veritair ] 19/05/2000 > 16/07/2013 [ Newquay Helicopters ] 16/07/2013 > 29/04/2024
G-AWFX* 23/09/1986 > 12/05/1988
G-AYOM* 23/09/1986 > 29/01/1993 29/01/1993 > 13/05/1994 [ Brintel Leasing ]
G-AYOY* 23/09/1986 > 29/01/1993 29/01/1993 > 13/05/1994 [ Brintel Leasing ] 26/11/2002 > 19/05/2004 [ Veritair ] 19/05/2004 > 01/09/2011
G-BBUD* 23/09/1986 > 10/06/1993
G-BCEB* 23/09/1986 > 29/01/1993 29/01/1993 > 13/05/1994 [ Brintel Leasing ] 13/05/1994 > 31/05/2000 [ Brintel Helicopters ] 31/05/2000 > 05/03/2013
G-BDDA 01/06/1990 > 19/11/1991 03/03/1994 > 03/11/1995 [ Brintel Helicopters ]
G-BDES* 23/09/1986 > 23/12/1988
G-BDKI* 05/03/1991 > 04/02/1993 04/02/1993 > 12/12/1994 [ Brintel Helicopters ]
G-BEDI 26/03/1990 > 04/02/1993 04/02/1993 > 09/07/1998 [ Brintel Helicopters ]
G-BEIC* 23/09/1986 > 29/01/1993 29/01/1993 > 13/05/1994 [ Brintel Leasing ]
G-BEID* 23/09/1986 > 23/12/1988
G-BEJL* 23/09/1986 > 29/01/1993 29/01/1993 > 13/05/1994 [ Brintel Leasing ]
G-BEOO* 23/09/1986 > 29/01/1993 29/01/1993 > 13/05/1994 [ Brintel Leasing ]
G-BEWL* 23/09/1986 > 16/10/1990
G-BEWM* 23/09/1986 > 29/01/1993 29/01/1993 > 13/05/1994 [ Brintel Leasing ]
G-BFFJ* 23/09/1986 > 29/01/1993 29/01/1993 > 13/05/1994 [ Brintel Leasing ] 31/05/2000 > 03/07/2013 03/07/2013 > 15/05/2014 [ Newquay Helicopters ]
G-BFFK* 23/09/1986 > 29/01/1993 29/01/1993 > 13/05/1994 [ Brintel Leasing ]
G-BFRI 10/08/2006 > 29/04/2024G-BHOG 10/08/2006 > 01/09/2011
G-BSVO 04/10/1990 > 16/09/1994 16/09/1994 > 17/03/1995 [ Brintel Helicopters ]
G-FLKI 31/07/2020 > 14/05/2024
Sikorsky S-76AG-BHYB* 23/09/1986 > 21/04/1993 21/04/1993 > 16/09/1993 [ Brintel Helicopters ]
G-BIAV* 23/09/1986 > 09/09/1992G-BIAW* 23/09/1986 > 02/09/1992G-BVCW 15/09/1993 > 23/12/1994
G-BVCX 21/09/1993 > 24/02/1994 [ Brintel Helicopters ] 24/02/1994 > 13/05/1994 [ Brintel Leasing ]
G-BVNX 09/05/1994 > 10/10/1996 [ Brintel Helicopters ]
G-BZAC* 23/09/1986 > 26/05/1989 04/08/1989 > 09/09/1992
G-CHCD 16/01/1998 > 05/01/2000 [ Brintel Helicopters ]
Westland WG30-100G-BKGD 14/04/1989 > 04/02/1993 04/02/1993 > 15/04/1993 [ Brintel Helicopters ]
G-KATE 14/04/1989 > 03/06/1992G-OGAS 17/04/1989 > 03/06/1992
Historical timeline
1964–1974 — BEA Helicopters1 January 1964: BEA Helicopters established.1 May 1964: Penzance–Isles of Scilly helicopter service begins.The business develops offshore, charter, passenger and specialist helicopter operations.31 March 1974: following the creation of British Airways, BEA Helicopters is renamed British Airways Helicopters.1974–23 September 1986 — British Airways HelicoptersContinues the established offshore, passenger, SAR and specialist helicopter operations.By 1986 the operation has a substantial fleet, including S-61Ns, S-76As, Super Pumas, Chinooks and other types.23/09/1986 — British International Helicopters beginsBritish Airways sells the helicopter operation to SDR Helicopters, part of Robert Maxwell's business interests.The name British International Helicopters is adopted on the day of the sale.BIH inherits approximately 30 helicopters and continues the existing offshore, search-and-rescue, passenger and charter activities.The Penzance–Scilly service continues under BIH.1986–1991 — Maxwell eraBIH continues its established activities.The fleet includes Sikorsky S-61s, S-76s, Super Pumas and other specialist helicopters.The tragic loss of G-BWFC in November 1986 leads to the withdrawal of the Chinook fleet.1992–1994 — Maxwell collapse and CHC takeoverFollowing Robert Maxwell's death and the collapse of his business empire, Maxwell Aviation International enters administration in early 1992.The company re-emerges in January 1993 following a consortium deal involving Canadian Helicopter Corporation (CHC) and a management buy-out team.CHC initially acquires approximately 40% of BIH.By mid-1994, CHC has taken control of approximately 90% of the company.1995–c.2000 — Brintel Helicopters1995: the trading name Brintel Helicopters is adopted.Brintel continues the group's helicopter activities, including offshore and government work.The business becomes increasingly associated with CHC's wider UK helicopter operations.2000 — Major restructuring / birth of the present BIHThe non-oil-related operations of Scotia Helicopters and CHC Helicopter are acquired through a management buy-in backed by 3i Group and Bank of Scotland.The incarnation of British International Helicopter Services is established.The offshore/oil business remains within the CHC structure, while the non-oil activities form the basis of the new BIH.2000s — Re-established BIHBIH concentrates on non-oil specialist helicopter work.Activities include government contracts, military support, charter and police/emergency services.The company continues its association with the Royal Navy and the Falkland Islands.In 2008, the Cardiff operation is sold following the loss of the South Wales Police air-support contract; the business becomes Heli Charter Wales/Veritair.2008Veritair changes its name to British International Helicopter Services in October 2008, adding another layer to the corporate history.June 2013 — Patriot Aerospace / Rigby GroupBIH is acquired by Patriot Aerospace, a subsidiary of the Rigby Group.It continues operating as British International Helicopter Services.2016 onwards — major MOD/Falklands roleBIH operates the UK's helicopter support/search-and-rescue contract in the Falkland Islands.It also provides helicopter support for Royal Navy Fleet Operational Sea Training (FOST).These government/military activities become an increasingly important part of the company's business.29/04/2022 — Bristow announces acquisitionBristow announces its intention to acquire British International Helicopter Services.02/08/ 2022 — Bristow acquisition completedBristow completes the acquisition effective 2nd August 2022.The purchase includes the BIH business, aircraft, employees and contracts.BIH is integrated into Bristow's UK government-services operation and the BIH name and branding are replaced by Bristow.Companies House records Bristow Helicopters as having acquired 75%+ control on 2 August 2022, with Patriot Aerospace's control ending the same day.
1964–1974 — BEA Helicopters1 January 1964: BEA Helicopters established.1 May 1964: Penzance–Isles of Scilly helicopter service begins.The business develops offshore, charter, passenger and specialist helicopter operations.31 March 1974: following the creation of British Airways, BEA Helicopters is renamed British Airways Helicopters.1974–23 September 1986 — British Airways HelicoptersContinues the established offshore, passenger, SAR and specialist helicopter operations.By 1986 the operation has a substantial fleet, including S-61Ns, S-76As, Super Pumas, Chinooks and other types.23/09/1986 — British International Helicopters beginsBritish Airways sells the helicopter operation to SDR Helicopters, part of Robert Maxwell's business interests.The name British International Helicopters is adopted on the day of the sale.BIH inherits approximately 30 helicopters and continues the existing offshore, search-and-rescue, passenger and charter activities.The Penzance–Scilly service continues under BIH.1986–1991 — Maxwell eraBIH continues its established activities.The fleet includes Sikorsky S-61s, S-76s, Super Pumas and other specialist helicopters.The tragic loss of G-BWFC in November 1986 leads to the withdrawal of the Chinook fleet.1992–1994 — Maxwell collapse and CHC takeoverFollowing Robert Maxwell's death and the collapse of his business empire, Maxwell Aviation International enters administration in early 1992.The company re-emerges in January 1993 following a consortium deal involving Canadian Helicopter Corporation (CHC) and a management buy-out team.CHC initially acquires approximately 40% of BIH.By mid-1994, CHC has taken control of approximately 90% of the company.1995–c.2000 — Brintel Helicopters1995: the trading name Brintel Helicopters is adopted.Brintel continues the group's helicopter activities, including offshore and government work.The business becomes increasingly associated with CHC's wider UK helicopter operations.2000 — Major restructuring / birth of the present BIHThe non-oil-related operations of Scotia Helicopters and CHC Helicopter are acquired through a management buy-in backed by 3i Group and Bank of Scotland.The incarnation of British International Helicopter Services is established.The offshore/oil business remains within the CHC structure, while the non-oil activities form the basis of the new BIH.2000s — Re-established BIHBIH concentrates on non-oil specialist helicopter work.Activities include government contracts, military support, charter and police/emergency services.The company continues its association with the Royal Navy and the Falkland Islands.In 2008, the Cardiff operation is sold following the loss of the South Wales Police air-support contract; the business becomes Heli Charter Wales/Veritair.2008Veritair changes its name to British International Helicopter Services in October 2008, adding another layer to the corporate history.June 2013 — Patriot Aerospace / Rigby GroupBIH is acquired by Patriot Aerospace, a subsidiary of the Rigby Group.It continues operating as British International Helicopter Services.2016 onwards — major MOD/Falklands roleBIH operates the UK's helicopter support/search-and-rescue contract in the Falkland Islands.It also provides helicopter support for Royal Navy Fleet Operational Sea Training (FOST).These government/military activities become an increasingly important part of the company's business.29/04/2022 — Bristow announces acquisitionBristow announces its intention to acquire British International Helicopter Services.02/08/ 2022 — Bristow acquisition completedBristow completes the acquisition effective 2nd August 2022.The purchase includes the BIH business, aircraft, employees and contracts.BIH is integrated into Bristow's UK government-services operation and the BIH name and branding are replaced by Bristow.Companies House records Bristow Helicopters as having acquired 75%+ control on 2 August 2022, with Patriot Aerospace's control ending the same day.
British Island Airways (BIA)
British Island Airways (BIA)
1970 - 1980
Main base: Gatwick (LGW / EGKK)IATA: UK ICAO: BIACallsign: BRITISLAND
20/01/1970: Commenced regional operations for British United Island Airways (BUIA)
30/11/1970: Sold to Caledonian Aiways
01/12/1970: Commenced operations as separate entity
16/01/1980: merged with Air Anglia, Air Wales and Air Westward to form Air UK
v Tap for Fleet details v
30/11/1970: Sold to Caledonian Aiways
01/12/1970: Commenced operations as separate entity
16/01/1980: merged with Air Anglia, Air Wales and Air Westward to form Air UK
v Tap for Fleet details v
Fleet history
BAC 1-11 Series 400Registered to British & Commonwealth Shipping (B&C)G-AXBB 22/06/1978 > 16/01/1980G-AXMU 22/06/1978 > 16/01/1980G-AXOX 22/06/1978 > 16/01/1980G-CBIA 28/06/1979 > 16/01/1980
Douglas DC-3 / C-47A SkytrainG-AMHJ 10/09/1971 > 12/03/1974G-AMRA 16/04/1973 > 12/03/1974G-AMSV 16/04/1973 > 29/04/1974
Embraer EMB-110 BandeiranteG-OAIR 15/09/1979 > 16/01/1980G-OBIA 03/09/1979 > 16/01/1980
Handley Page HPR-7 HeraldG-APWE 20/01/1970 > 16/01/1980G-APWF 20/01/1970 > 16/01/1980G-APWG 20/01/1970 > 16/01/1980G-APWH 20/01/1970 > 16/01/1980G-APWJ 20/01/1970 > 16/01/1980G-ASBG 18/09/1973 > 16/01/1980G-ASKK 20/01/1970 > 16/01/1980G-ASVO [ Leased from British Air Ferries ]G-ATIG [ Leased from British Midland ]G-AVEZ 20/01/1970 > 16/01/1980G-AVPN 18/09/1973 > 16/01/1980G-AYMG 30/11/1970 > 16/01/1980G-BAZJ 30/05/1973 > 16/01/1980G-BBXI 18/01/1974 > 16/01/1980G-BBXJ 18/01/1974 > 24/12/1974G-BCWE [ Leased from British Air Ferries ]G-BCZG [ Leased from British Air Ferries ]G-BDZV [ Leased from British Air Ferries ]G-BEBB [ Leased from British Air Ferries ]G-BEYD [ Leased from British Air Ferries ]G-BEYF [ Leased from British Air Ferries ]G-BEYH [ Leased from British Air Ferries ]G-BEYK 07/04/1978 > 15/05/1980
Piper PA-23-250 AztecG-AYLY 13/09/1979 > 15/05/1980 > Air UK
BAC 1-11 Series 400Registered to British & Commonwealth Shipping (B&C)G-AXBB 22/06/1978 > 16/01/1980G-AXMU 22/06/1978 > 16/01/1980G-AXOX 22/06/1978 > 16/01/1980G-CBIA 28/06/1979 > 16/01/1980
Douglas DC-3 / C-47A SkytrainG-AMHJ 10/09/1971 > 12/03/1974G-AMRA 16/04/1973 > 12/03/1974G-AMSV 16/04/1973 > 29/04/1974
Embraer EMB-110 BandeiranteG-OAIR 15/09/1979 > 16/01/1980G-OBIA 03/09/1979 > 16/01/1980
Handley Page HPR-7 HeraldG-APWE 20/01/1970 > 16/01/1980G-APWF 20/01/1970 > 16/01/1980G-APWG 20/01/1970 > 16/01/1980G-APWH 20/01/1970 > 16/01/1980G-APWJ 20/01/1970 > 16/01/1980G-ASBG 18/09/1973 > 16/01/1980G-ASKK 20/01/1970 > 16/01/1980G-ASVO [ Leased from British Air Ferries ]G-ATIG [ Leased from British Midland ]G-AVEZ 20/01/1970 > 16/01/1980G-AVPN 18/09/1973 > 16/01/1980G-AYMG 30/11/1970 > 16/01/1980G-BAZJ 30/05/1973 > 16/01/1980G-BBXI 18/01/1974 > 16/01/1980G-BBXJ 18/01/1974 > 24/12/1974G-BCWE [ Leased from British Air Ferries ]G-BCZG [ Leased from British Air Ferries ]G-BDZV [ Leased from British Air Ferries ]G-BEBB [ Leased from British Air Ferries ]G-BEYD [ Leased from British Air Ferries ]G-BEYF [ Leased from British Air Ferries ]G-BEYH [ Leased from British Air Ferries ]G-BEYK 07/04/1978 > 15/05/1980
Piper PA-23-250 AztecG-AYLY 13/09/1979 > 15/05/1980 > Air UK
British Island Airways (BIA)
British Island Airways (BIA)
1982 - 1991
Main base: Gatwick (LGW / EGKK)IATA: KD ICAO: BIACallsign: BRITISLAND
01/04/1982: Following unsuccessful attempts to sell the loss-making charter operation of Air UK, it was decided to re-reincarnate the original BIA name and operations commenced as a new charter airline.
09/02/1991: Ceased operations due to financial difficulties
v Tap for Fleet details v
09/02/1991: Ceased operations due to financial difficulties
v Tap for Fleet details v
Fleet history
BAC 1-11 Series 400G-AVOF [ Leased ]G-AXBB 20/05/1982 > 24/10/1989G-AXMU 20/05/1982 > 13/02/1990G-AXOX 20/05/1982 > 13/02/1990G-CBIA 20/05/1982 > 13/10/1989
BAC 1-11 Series 500G-AWWZ 18/10/1985 > 13/02/1990G-AXLN 11/04/1984 > 13/02/1990G-AXMG 15/05/1985 > 13/02/1990G-AYWB 11/04/1984 > 13/02/1990
Embraer EMB-110 BandeiranteG-BKBG 11/05/1982 > 08/12/1982
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-83 (MD-83)G-BNSA 14/01/1988 > 31/01/1990G-BNSB 12/05/1988 > 31/01/1990G-BPSC 15/03/1989 > 06/02/1990G-BPSD 26/04/1989 > 06/02/1990
Piper PA-23-250 AztecG-AYLY 30/07/1982 > 20/11/1990
BAC 1-11 Series 400G-AVOF [ Leased ]G-AXBB 20/05/1982 > 24/10/1989G-AXMU 20/05/1982 > 13/02/1990G-AXOX 20/05/1982 > 13/02/1990G-CBIA 20/05/1982 > 13/10/1989
BAC 1-11 Series 500G-AWWZ 18/10/1985 > 13/02/1990G-AXLN 11/04/1984 > 13/02/1990G-AXMG 15/05/1985 > 13/02/1990G-AYWB 11/04/1984 > 13/02/1990
Embraer EMB-110 BandeiranteG-BKBG 11/05/1982 > 08/12/1982
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-83 (MD-83)G-BNSA 14/01/1988 > 31/01/1990G-BNSB 12/05/1988 > 31/01/1990G-BPSC 15/03/1989 > 06/02/1990G-BPSD 26/04/1989 > 06/02/1990
Piper PA-23-250 AztecG-AYLY 30/07/1982 > 20/11/1990
British Latin American Air Lines (BLAIR)
British Latin American Air Lines (BLAIR)
1944 - 1945
> British South American Airways (BSAA)
Main base: Langley Airfield > Heathrow
Airline designators: n/a
[ Refer to British South American Airways (BSAA) ]
25/01/1944: British Latin American Air Lines (BLAIR) was formed by a consortium of British shipping companies, including Royal Mail Lines, Pacific Steam Navigation Company, Lamport & Holt, Booth Steamship Company and Blue Star Line. The new airline was established to provide air links between Britain and South America, complementing existing sea services.
26/10/1945: The company was renamed British South American Airways (BSAA) before operations comenced and in preparation for the launch of scheduled international services.
26/10/1945: The company was renamed British South American Airways (BSAA) before operations comenced and in preparation for the launch of scheduled international services.
British Marine Air Navigation Co Ltd
British Marine Air Navigation Co Ltd
1923 - 1924
Merged with Handley Page Transport, Instone Airline and Daimler Airway > Imperial Airways
HQ: Woolston
Airline designators: n/a
1923: British Marine Air Navigation Co Ltd was established by Supermarine and Southern Railway (owners of Southampton Docks). The Woolston base became the UKs first commercial flying boat base, with its own Customs and Immigration facilities.
14/08/1923: Scheduled passenger flying boat service began with flights to Cherbourg, Le Havre and the Channel Islands.
31/03/1924: British Marine Air Navigation Co Ltd merged with Handley Page Transport, Instone Air Line, and Daimler Airway, to form Imperial Airways.v Tap for Fleet details v
14/08/1923: Scheduled passenger flying boat service began with flights to Cherbourg, Le Havre and the Channel Islands.
31/03/1924: British Marine Air Navigation Co Ltd merged with Handley Page Transport, Instone Air Line, and Daimler Airway, to form Imperial Airways.v Tap for Fleet details v
Fleet history
Continued with Imperial Airways
Supermarine Sea EagleG-EBFK 12/03/1923 > 31/03/1924G-EBGR 06/06/1923 > 31/03/1924G-EBGS 20/07/1923 > 31/03/1924
Continued with Imperial Airways
Supermarine Sea EagleG-EBFK 12/03/1923 > 31/03/1924G-EBGR 06/06/1923 > 31/03/1924G-EBGS 20/07/1923 > 31/03/1924
British Mediterranean Airways / B|MED
British Mediterranean Airways / B|MED
1994 - 2007
HQ: London Heathrow (LHR / EGLL)
IATA: KJ ICAO: LAJ
Callsign: BEE MED
British Mediterranean Airways Limited (BMED), branded as B|MED, was an airline set up to operate scheduled services as a British Airways franchise between Heathrow and 17 destinations in 16 countries throughout Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia.
28/10/1994: Commenced Operations
February 2007, the airline was acquired by BMI British Midland.
27/10/2007: The British Airways franchise ended and BMED was fully absorbed into BMI branding, with their aircraft receiving BMI livery and flight codes.v Tap for Fleet details v
28/10/1994: Commenced Operations
February 2007, the airline was acquired by BMI British Midland.
27/10/2007: The British Airways franchise ended and BMED was fully absorbed into BMI branding, with their aircraft receiving BMI livery and flight codes.v Tap for Fleet details v
Fleet history
Airbus A320-231G-MEDA 12/10/1994 > 19/05/2006G-MEDB 19/03/1997 > 18/02/2003G-MEDD 19/03/1997 > 12/03/2003G-MEDE 25/04/2000 > 27/10/2007 > British Midland AirwaysG-MEDH 06/03/2003 > 27/10/2007 > British Midland AirwaysG-MEDK 27/05/2005 > 27/10/2007 > British Midland Airways
Airbus A321-231G-MEDF 05/03/2002 > 27/10/2007 > British Midland AirwaysG-MEDG 11/04/2002 > 27/10/2007 > British Midland AirwaysG-MEDJ 08/04/2004 > 27/10/2007 > British Midland AirwaysG-MEDL 19/01/2006 > 27/10/2007 > British Midland AirwaysG-MEDM 26/06/2006 > 27/10/2007 > British Midland Airways
Airbus A320-231G-MEDA 12/10/1994 > 19/05/2006G-MEDB 19/03/1997 > 18/02/2003G-MEDD 19/03/1997 > 12/03/2003G-MEDE 25/04/2000 > 27/10/2007 > British Midland AirwaysG-MEDH 06/03/2003 > 27/10/2007 > British Midland AirwaysG-MEDK 27/05/2005 > 27/10/2007 > British Midland Airways
Airbus A321-231G-MEDF 05/03/2002 > 27/10/2007 > British Midland AirwaysG-MEDG 11/04/2002 > 27/10/2007 > British Midland AirwaysG-MEDJ 08/04/2004 > 27/10/2007 > British Midland AirwaysG-MEDL 19/01/2006 > 27/10/2007 > British Midland AirwaysG-MEDM 26/06/2006 > 27/10/2007 > British Midland Airways
British Midland Airways (BMA)
British Midland Airways (BMA)
1964 - 2001
Renamed BMI
HQ: Castle DoningtonIATA: BD ICAO: BMACallsign: MIDLAND
1938: Established initially as Air Schools Limited
16/02/1949: Renamed Derby Aviation Ltd
01/10/1964: Renamed British Midland Airways
01/02/2001: Renamed British Midland International (bmi)v Tap for Fleet details v
16/02/1949: Renamed Derby Aviation Ltd
01/10/1964: Renamed British Midland Airways
01/02/2001: Renamed British Midland International (bmi)v Tap for Fleet details v
Fleet History
*continued from Derby Aviation
Airbus A320-232G-MIDV 30/01/2001 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-MIDW 29/03/2000 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-MIDX 21/03/2000 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-MIDY 28/06/1999 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-MIDZ 19/01/1999 > 01/02/2001 > bmi
Airbus A321-231G-MIDA 31/03/1998 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-MIDC 12/06/1998 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-MIDE 14/08/1998 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-MIDF 24/04/1998 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-MIDH 22/03/1999 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-MIDI 26/03/1999 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-MIDJ 16/07/1999 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-MIDK 12/01/2000 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-MIDL 22/02/2000 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-MIDM 18/04/2000 > 01/02/2001 > bmi
Auster J1N AlphaG-AIBW 06/10/1964 > 02/01/1967G-AIFZ 06/10/1964 > 28/01/1966
AVRO C19 Anson Series 2G-AGWE* 01/10/1964 > 30/09/1965
BAC 1-11-304AX One-ElevenG-WLAD [ Leased from Airways International Cymru Ltd ]
BAC 1-11-401AK One-ElevenG-AXCP [ Leased from Dan-Air ]
BAC 1-11-523FJ One-ElevenG-AXLL 29/07/1969 > 04/05/1973G-AXLM 29/07/1969 > 10/04/1974G-AXLN 29/07/1969 > 07/11/1973
Beech 58 BaronG-BAHN 09/04/1981 > 20/01/1988G-BNUN 19/08/1987 > 01/02/2001 > bmi
Boeing 707-300G-AYBJ 16/04/1970 > 06/02/1978G-AYVE 02/04/1971 > 30/12/1977G-AYVG 24/02/1975 > 22/07/1980G-AYXR 03/09/1975 > 06/06/1980G-AZJM 08/06/1977 > 22/12/1980G-AZWA 20/05/1975 > 21/10/1977G-BAEL 03/09/1975 > 15/06/1978G-BFLD 27/02/1978 > 20/08/1985G-BFLE 18/04/1978 > 21/08/1985G-BMAZ 07/05/1982 > 23/08/1985
Boeing 737-300G-BYZJ 11/01/2000 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-ECAS 16/12/1996 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-OBMA 23/10/1987 > 15/11/1993G-OBMB 23/10/1987 > 16/12/1993G-OBMC 09/01/1989 > 31/01/1994G-OBMD 10/02/1989 > 30/12/1998G-OBMH 19/03/1990 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-OBMJ 22/03/1990 > 03/12/2000G-OBML 20/11/1991 > 12/05/1997G-OBMP 08/01/1992 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-ODSK 23/07/1997 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-OJTW 26/04/1997 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-SMDB 15/03/1997 > 01/02/2001 > bmi
Boeing 737-400G-OBME 14/10/1988 > 11/04/1989G-OBMF 14/10/1988 > 06/12/2000G-OBMG 31/03/1989 > 29/03/1999G-OBMK 06/04/1992 > 04/04/1997G-OBMM 04/12/1991 > 01/02/2001 > bmi
G-BOPJ 22/05/1990 > 05/11/1991 >>>> G-OBMN 05/11/1991 > 19/12/1997
G-OBMO 13/03/1992 > 17/05/2000G-SFBH 28/05/1997 > 01/02/2001 > bmi
Boeing 737-500G-BVKA 15/02/1994 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-BVKB 24/03/1994 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-BVKC 05/05/1994 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-BVKD 25/11/1994 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-BVZE 07/03/1995 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-BVZF 03/04/1995 > 08/02/2000G-BVZG 12/04/1995 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-BVZH 25/04/1995 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-BVZI 15/05/1995 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-OBMR 07/05/1996 > 16/11/2000G-OBMX 23/09/1993 > 01/02/2001 > BMIG-OBMY 30/09/1993 > 29/09/1998G-OBMZ 22/09/1993 > 02/01/2001
British Aerospace 146-200G-MANS [ Leased from Manx Airlines Ltd ]
British Aerospace ATPG-BMYK 10/07/1989 > 14/12/1993 >>>> G-MANL [ Leased ]
G-BMYL 10/07/1989 > 25/10/1991
G-BMYM 10/07/1989 > 14/12/1993 >>>> G-MAUD [ Leased ]
British Aerospace Jetstream 4100G-MAJA [ Leased from Manx Airlines Ltd ]
Canadair Four DC-4M2 ArgonautG-ALHG* 01/10/1964 > 04/06/1967G-ALHS* 01/10/1964 > 25/09/1968G-ALHY* 01/10/1964 > 25/09/1968
de Havilland Canada DHC-7-100 Dash 7G-BOAW 09/07/1991 > 18/03/1994 18/04/1995 > 19/06/1995G-BOAY 09/07/1991 > 22/11/1995G-BOAZ 04/03/1992 > 01/10/1993
Douglas C47 Dakota 3G-AKJH* 01/10/1964 > 03/04/1965G-AOGZ* 01/10/1964 > 18/04/1967
Douglas C47 Dakota 4G-AGJV* 01/10/1964 > 07/03/1969G-AMSX* 01/10/1964 > 12/01/1966G-ANTD* 01/10/1964 > 17/10/1968G-AOFZ* 01/10/1964 > 07/04/1966G-APBC* 01/10/1964 > 30/04/1968
Embraer ERJ-145EPG-RJXA 18/06/1999 > 01/02/2001 > BMIG-RJXB 23/06/1999 > 01/02/2001 > BMIG-RJXC 15/07/1999 > 01/02/2001 > BMIG-RJXD 04/02/2000 > 01/02/2001 > BMIG-RJXE 10/04/2000 > 01/02/2001 > BMIG-RJXF 29/06/2000 > 01/02/2001 > BMI
Fokker F27 Mark 100 FriendshipG-IOMA 20/09/1982 > 21/10/1986
Fokker F27 Mark 200 FriendshipG-BAKL [ Leased from Air Anglia/Air UK ]G-BAUR [ Leased ]G-BDDH [ Leased from Air UK ]G-BHMW [ Leased from Air UK ]G-BLGW [ Leased from Air UK ]G-BMAE 09/11/1982 > 22/11/1988G-BMAP 29/01/1982 > 22/11/1988G-BMAS 01/10/1981 > 22/06/1983G-BMAU 05/10/1983 > 30/10/1989G-BMAW 06/09/1983 > 07/11/1988
Fokker F28 Mark 070G-BVTE 13/04/1995 > 01/02/2001 > BMIG-BVTF 24/05/1995 > 01/02/2001 > BMIG-BVTG 01/09/1995 > 01/02/2001 > BMI
Fokker F28 Mark 0100G-BVJA 22/04/1994 > 01/02/2001 > BMIG-BVJB 07/07/1994 > 01/02/2001 > BMIG-BVJC 02/12/1994 > 01/02/2001 > BMIG-BVJD 14/12/1994 > 01/02/2001 > BMIG-BXWE 06/07/1998 > 01/02/2001 > BMIG-BXWF 13/07/1998 > 01/02/2001 > BMI
Handley Page HPR-7 Herald 100G-APWA [ Leased ]
Handley Page HPR-7 Herald 200G-ASKK 01/02/1965 > 15/02/1967G-ASVO 09/03/1973 > 14/01/1977G-ATHE [ Leased ]G-ATIG 18/04/1973 > 14/01/1977G-BAVX 18/04/1973 > 14/01/1977
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32G-BFIH 07/04/1978 > 26/03/1980 >>>> G-BMAA 26/03/1980 > 02/03/1993
G-BMAB 30/11/1979 > 02/09/1994G-BMAC 20/12/1982 > 10/08/1995G-BMAG 01/02/1983 > 28/04/1995G-BMAH 23/06/1983 > 08/12/1995G-BMAI 15/09/1983 > 28/04/1995G-BMAK 27/01/1984 > 05/01/1995G-BMAM 27/01/1984 > 16/02/1995G-BMWD 14/10/1986 > 15/04/1988 01/11/1988 > 12/04/1990G-ELDG 18/04/1990 > 07/05/1996G-ELDH 11/05/1990 > 09/02/1996G-ELDI 03/05/1990 > 13/03/1996G-PKBD 05/08/1988 > 28/04/1995G-PKBE 18/10/1988 > 21/12/1994G-PKBM 14/01/1987 > 26/06/1995
Piper PA-23-160 ApacheG-ARMI 06/11/1964 > 24/02/1967
Saab 340Operated by Business AirG-GNTAG-GNTBG-GNTCG-GNTFG-GNTHG-GNTIG-GNTJ
Short 3-30 Variant 100G-BJFK 14/09/1983 > 14/05/1984
Short 3-60 Variant 100G-BMAJ 11/05/1983 > 21/04/1986 >>>> G-WACK [ Leased ]G-BMAR 31/08/1984 > 02/01/1987G-BMHX 14/04/1986 > 28/06/1990G-BMHY 14/04/1986 > 07/11/1988G-BMLC 14/04/1986 > 30/04/1990
SIAI-Marchetti SF.260G-BAGB 09/01/1979 > 10/06/2010
Vickers ViscountG-AOCB 11/02/1969 > 25/02/1970G-AOCC 11/02/1969 > 21/04/1969G-AODG 20/06/1967 > 07/03/1969G-APND 10/01/1969 > 05/02/1973 29/03/1973 > 07/11/1973G-APNE 30/03/1967 > 21/10/1971G-APPX [ Leased from Field Aircraft Services ]G-APTD [ Leased from BUA ]G-ASED 13/02/1967 > 02/07/1970G-AVJA 02/06/1967 > 11/04/1969G-AVJB 18/01/1973 > 23/12/1976G-AWCV 27/02/1970 > 16/04/1970G-AWGV 11/04/1968 > 25/02/1970G-AWXI 21/01/1969 > 16/03/1970G-AYOX 22/05/1978 > 07/05/1986G-AZLP 04/01/1972 > 07/05/1986G-AZLR 04/01/1972 > 07/05/1986G-AZLS 04/01/1972 > 07/05/1986
G-AZLT 04/01/1972 > 30/03/1981 >>>> G-BMAT 30/03/1981 > 07/10/1987
G-AZNA 08/02/1972 > 09/06/1988G-AZNB 08/02/1972 > 07/05/1986G-AZNC 08/02/1972 > 07/05/1986
G-BAPD 12/02/1973 > 05/09/1975 20/10/1977 > 02/07/1981
G-BAPE 12/02/1973 > 21/10/1977G-BAPF 08/05/1978 > 07/12/1987G-BAPG 12/02/1973 > 30/01/1978G-BCZR [ Leased from Field Aircraft Services ]G-BFZL 12/03/1979 > 13/12/1988
*continued from Derby Aviation
Airbus A320-232G-MIDV 30/01/2001 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-MIDW 29/03/2000 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-MIDX 21/03/2000 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-MIDY 28/06/1999 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-MIDZ 19/01/1999 > 01/02/2001 > bmi
Airbus A321-231G-MIDA 31/03/1998 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-MIDC 12/06/1998 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-MIDE 14/08/1998 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-MIDF 24/04/1998 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-MIDH 22/03/1999 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-MIDI 26/03/1999 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-MIDJ 16/07/1999 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-MIDK 12/01/2000 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-MIDL 22/02/2000 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-MIDM 18/04/2000 > 01/02/2001 > bmi
Auster J1N AlphaG-AIBW 06/10/1964 > 02/01/1967G-AIFZ 06/10/1964 > 28/01/1966
AVRO C19 Anson Series 2G-AGWE* 01/10/1964 > 30/09/1965
BAC 1-11-304AX One-ElevenG-WLAD [ Leased from Airways International Cymru Ltd ]
BAC 1-11-401AK One-ElevenG-AXCP [ Leased from Dan-Air ]
BAC 1-11-523FJ One-ElevenG-AXLL 29/07/1969 > 04/05/1973G-AXLM 29/07/1969 > 10/04/1974G-AXLN 29/07/1969 > 07/11/1973
Beech 58 BaronG-BAHN 09/04/1981 > 20/01/1988G-BNUN 19/08/1987 > 01/02/2001 > bmi
Boeing 707-300G-AYBJ 16/04/1970 > 06/02/1978G-AYVE 02/04/1971 > 30/12/1977G-AYVG 24/02/1975 > 22/07/1980G-AYXR 03/09/1975 > 06/06/1980G-AZJM 08/06/1977 > 22/12/1980G-AZWA 20/05/1975 > 21/10/1977G-BAEL 03/09/1975 > 15/06/1978G-BFLD 27/02/1978 > 20/08/1985G-BFLE 18/04/1978 > 21/08/1985G-BMAZ 07/05/1982 > 23/08/1985
Boeing 737-300G-BYZJ 11/01/2000 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-ECAS 16/12/1996 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-OBMA 23/10/1987 > 15/11/1993G-OBMB 23/10/1987 > 16/12/1993G-OBMC 09/01/1989 > 31/01/1994G-OBMD 10/02/1989 > 30/12/1998G-OBMH 19/03/1990 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-OBMJ 22/03/1990 > 03/12/2000G-OBML 20/11/1991 > 12/05/1997G-OBMP 08/01/1992 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-ODSK 23/07/1997 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-OJTW 26/04/1997 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-SMDB 15/03/1997 > 01/02/2001 > bmi
Boeing 737-400G-OBME 14/10/1988 > 11/04/1989G-OBMF 14/10/1988 > 06/12/2000G-OBMG 31/03/1989 > 29/03/1999G-OBMK 06/04/1992 > 04/04/1997G-OBMM 04/12/1991 > 01/02/2001 > bmi
G-BOPJ 22/05/1990 > 05/11/1991 >>>> G-OBMN 05/11/1991 > 19/12/1997
G-OBMO 13/03/1992 > 17/05/2000G-SFBH 28/05/1997 > 01/02/2001 > bmi
Boeing 737-500G-BVKA 15/02/1994 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-BVKB 24/03/1994 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-BVKC 05/05/1994 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-BVKD 25/11/1994 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-BVZE 07/03/1995 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-BVZF 03/04/1995 > 08/02/2000G-BVZG 12/04/1995 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-BVZH 25/04/1995 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-BVZI 15/05/1995 > 01/02/2001 > bmiG-OBMR 07/05/1996 > 16/11/2000G-OBMX 23/09/1993 > 01/02/2001 > BMIG-OBMY 30/09/1993 > 29/09/1998G-OBMZ 22/09/1993 > 02/01/2001
British Aerospace 146-200G-MANS [ Leased from Manx Airlines Ltd ]
British Aerospace ATPG-BMYK 10/07/1989 > 14/12/1993 >>>> G-MANL [ Leased ]
G-BMYL 10/07/1989 > 25/10/1991
G-BMYM 10/07/1989 > 14/12/1993 >>>> G-MAUD [ Leased ]
British Aerospace Jetstream 4100G-MAJA [ Leased from Manx Airlines Ltd ]
Canadair Four DC-4M2 ArgonautG-ALHG* 01/10/1964 > 04/06/1967G-ALHS* 01/10/1964 > 25/09/1968G-ALHY* 01/10/1964 > 25/09/1968
de Havilland Canada DHC-7-100 Dash 7G-BOAW 09/07/1991 > 18/03/1994 18/04/1995 > 19/06/1995G-BOAY 09/07/1991 > 22/11/1995G-BOAZ 04/03/1992 > 01/10/1993
Douglas C47 Dakota 3G-AKJH* 01/10/1964 > 03/04/1965G-AOGZ* 01/10/1964 > 18/04/1967
Douglas C47 Dakota 4G-AGJV* 01/10/1964 > 07/03/1969G-AMSX* 01/10/1964 > 12/01/1966G-ANTD* 01/10/1964 > 17/10/1968G-AOFZ* 01/10/1964 > 07/04/1966G-APBC* 01/10/1964 > 30/04/1968
Embraer ERJ-145EPG-RJXA 18/06/1999 > 01/02/2001 > BMIG-RJXB 23/06/1999 > 01/02/2001 > BMIG-RJXC 15/07/1999 > 01/02/2001 > BMIG-RJXD 04/02/2000 > 01/02/2001 > BMIG-RJXE 10/04/2000 > 01/02/2001 > BMIG-RJXF 29/06/2000 > 01/02/2001 > BMI
Fokker F27 Mark 100 FriendshipG-IOMA 20/09/1982 > 21/10/1986
Fokker F27 Mark 200 FriendshipG-BAKL [ Leased from Air Anglia/Air UK ]G-BAUR [ Leased ]G-BDDH [ Leased from Air UK ]G-BHMW [ Leased from Air UK ]G-BLGW [ Leased from Air UK ]G-BMAE 09/11/1982 > 22/11/1988G-BMAP 29/01/1982 > 22/11/1988G-BMAS 01/10/1981 > 22/06/1983G-BMAU 05/10/1983 > 30/10/1989G-BMAW 06/09/1983 > 07/11/1988
Fokker F28 Mark 070G-BVTE 13/04/1995 > 01/02/2001 > BMIG-BVTF 24/05/1995 > 01/02/2001 > BMIG-BVTG 01/09/1995 > 01/02/2001 > BMI
Fokker F28 Mark 0100G-BVJA 22/04/1994 > 01/02/2001 > BMIG-BVJB 07/07/1994 > 01/02/2001 > BMIG-BVJC 02/12/1994 > 01/02/2001 > BMIG-BVJD 14/12/1994 > 01/02/2001 > BMIG-BXWE 06/07/1998 > 01/02/2001 > BMIG-BXWF 13/07/1998 > 01/02/2001 > BMI
Handley Page HPR-7 Herald 100G-APWA [ Leased ]
Handley Page HPR-7 Herald 200G-ASKK 01/02/1965 > 15/02/1967G-ASVO 09/03/1973 > 14/01/1977G-ATHE [ Leased ]G-ATIG 18/04/1973 > 14/01/1977G-BAVX 18/04/1973 > 14/01/1977
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32G-BFIH 07/04/1978 > 26/03/1980 >>>> G-BMAA 26/03/1980 > 02/03/1993
G-BMAB 30/11/1979 > 02/09/1994G-BMAC 20/12/1982 > 10/08/1995G-BMAG 01/02/1983 > 28/04/1995G-BMAH 23/06/1983 > 08/12/1995G-BMAI 15/09/1983 > 28/04/1995G-BMAK 27/01/1984 > 05/01/1995G-BMAM 27/01/1984 > 16/02/1995G-BMWD 14/10/1986 > 15/04/1988 01/11/1988 > 12/04/1990G-ELDG 18/04/1990 > 07/05/1996G-ELDH 11/05/1990 > 09/02/1996G-ELDI 03/05/1990 > 13/03/1996G-PKBD 05/08/1988 > 28/04/1995G-PKBE 18/10/1988 > 21/12/1994G-PKBM 14/01/1987 > 26/06/1995
Piper PA-23-160 ApacheG-ARMI 06/11/1964 > 24/02/1967
Saab 340Operated by Business AirG-GNTAG-GNTBG-GNTCG-GNTFG-GNTHG-GNTIG-GNTJ
Short 3-30 Variant 100G-BJFK 14/09/1983 > 14/05/1984
Short 3-60 Variant 100G-BMAJ 11/05/1983 > 21/04/1986 >>>> G-WACK [ Leased ]G-BMAR 31/08/1984 > 02/01/1987G-BMHX 14/04/1986 > 28/06/1990G-BMHY 14/04/1986 > 07/11/1988G-BMLC 14/04/1986 > 30/04/1990
SIAI-Marchetti SF.260G-BAGB 09/01/1979 > 10/06/2010
Vickers ViscountG-AOCB 11/02/1969 > 25/02/1970G-AOCC 11/02/1969 > 21/04/1969G-AODG 20/06/1967 > 07/03/1969G-APND 10/01/1969 > 05/02/1973 29/03/1973 > 07/11/1973G-APNE 30/03/1967 > 21/10/1971G-APPX [ Leased from Field Aircraft Services ]G-APTD [ Leased from BUA ]G-ASED 13/02/1967 > 02/07/1970G-AVJA 02/06/1967 > 11/04/1969G-AVJB 18/01/1973 > 23/12/1976G-AWCV 27/02/1970 > 16/04/1970G-AWGV 11/04/1968 > 25/02/1970G-AWXI 21/01/1969 > 16/03/1970G-AYOX 22/05/1978 > 07/05/1986G-AZLP 04/01/1972 > 07/05/1986G-AZLR 04/01/1972 > 07/05/1986G-AZLS 04/01/1972 > 07/05/1986
G-AZLT 04/01/1972 > 30/03/1981 >>>> G-BMAT 30/03/1981 > 07/10/1987
G-AZNA 08/02/1972 > 09/06/1988G-AZNB 08/02/1972 > 07/05/1986G-AZNC 08/02/1972 > 07/05/1986
G-BAPD 12/02/1973 > 05/09/1975 20/10/1977 > 02/07/1981
G-BAPE 12/02/1973 > 21/10/1977G-BAPF 08/05/1978 > 07/12/1987G-BAPG 12/02/1973 > 30/01/1978G-BCZR [ Leased from Field Aircraft Services ]G-BFZL 12/03/1979 > 13/12/1988
HQ: Castle DoningtonIATA: BD ICAO: BMACallsign: MIDLAND
2001: BMA renamed bmi British Midland International
27/10/2012: Integrated into British Airwaysv Tap for Fleet details v
27/10/2012: Integrated into British Airwaysv Tap for Fleet details v
Fleet History
*Continued from BMA
Airbus A319-131G-DBCA 23/02/2004 > 06/12/2012 > BAG-DBCB 23/04/2004 > 29/05/2012 > BAG-DBCC 14/05/2004 > 08/06/2012 > BAG-DBCD 09/02/2005 > 20/06/2012 > BAG-DBCE 31/03/2005 > 06/07/2012 > BAG-DBCF 26/05/2005 > 19/07/2012 > BAG-DBCG 21/02/2006 > 25/07/2012 > BAG-DBCH 23/02/2006 > 11/06/2012 > BAG-DBCI 05/05/2006 > 21/08/2012 > BAG-DBCJ 09/01/2007 > 07/08/2012 > BAG-DBCK 02/03/2007 > 07/08/2012 > BA
Airbus A320-232G-MEDE 22/11/2007 > 11/05/2010G-MEDH 14/12/2007 > 23/11/2012 > BAG-MEDK 01/12/2007 > 14/05/2013 > BAG-MIDO 29/04/2003 > 20/02/2013 > BAG-MIDP 24/05/2002 > 02/07/2010G-MIDR 22/04/2002 > 09/06/2010G-MIDS 21/03/2001 > 17/09/2012 > BAG-MIDT 14/03/2001 > 17/09/2012 > BAG-MIDU 27/02/2001 > 04/04/2008G-MIDV* 01/02/2001 > 22/02/2008G-MIDW* 01/02/2001 > 26/04/2007G-MIDX* 01/02/2001 > 06/12/2012 > BAG-MIDY* 01/02/2001 > 10/10/2012 > BAG-MIDZ* 01/02/2001 > 19/03/2009
Airbus A321-231G-MEDF 13/11/2007 > 06/12/2012 > BAG-MEDG 23/11/2007 > 10/12/2012 > BAG-MEDJ 01/12/2007 > 14/05/2013 > BAG-MEDL 01/11/2007 > 16/11/2012 > BAG-MEDM 01/11/2007 > 04/10/2012 > BAG-MEDN 09/05/2008 > 09/10/2012 > BAG-MEDU 16/07/2009 > 16/11/2012 > BAG-MIDA* 01/02/2001 > 05/04/2005G-MIDC* 01/02/2001 > 19/11/2010G-MIDE* 01/02/2001 > 12/05/2006G-MIDF* 01/02/2001 > 27/04/2005G-MIDH* 01/02/2001 > 27/03/2006G-MIDI* 01/02/2001 > 13/04/2006G-MIDJ* 01/02/2001 > 15/01/2007G-MIDK* 01/02/2001 > 02/04/2007G-MIDL* 01/02/2001 > 24/09/2010G-MIDM* 01/02/2001 > 14/05/2007
Airbus A330-243G-WWBB 30/05/2001 > 15/07/2010G-WWBD 09/05/2001 > 04/02/2013G-WWBM 27/04/2001 > 31/10/2013
Beech 58 BaronG-BNUN* 01/02/2001 > 30/09/2009
Boeing 737-300G-BYZJ* 01/02/2001 > 12/02/2009G-ECAS* 01/02/2001 > 11/06/2005G-OBMH* 01/02/2001 > 19/03/2001G-OBMP* 01/02/2001 > 22/10/2013G-ODSK* 01/02/2001 > 23/12/2013G-OJTW* 01/02/2001 > 03/06/2005G-SMDB* 01/02/2001 > 15/03/2002
Boeing 737-400G-OBMM* 01/02/2001 > 02/04/2003G-SFBH* 01/02/2001 > 01/05/2002
Boeing 737-500G-BVKA* 01/02/2001 > 28/04/2004G-BVKB* 01/02/2001 > 19/07/2013G-BVKC* 01/02/2001 > 30/06/2004G-BVKD* 01/02/2001 > 18/04/2011G-BVZE* 01/02/2001 > 22/08/2013G-BVZG* 01/02/2001 > 10/03/2008G-BVZH* 01/02/2001 > 21/12/2007G-BVZI* 01/02/2001 > 16/05/2008G-OBMX* 01/02/2001 > 23/03/2001
Boeing 757-200G-OJIB [ Leased from Astraeus ]G-STRX [ Leased from Astraeus ]G-STRY [ Leased from Astraeus ]
Embraer EMB-135ERG-RJXJ 23/07/2001 > 07/06/2012 > British Midland RegionalG-RJXK 14/09/2001 > 07/06/2012 > British Midland RegionalG-RJXL 20/12/2004 > 07/06/2012 > British Midland RegionalG-CDFS 18/02/2008 > 22/09/2008 >>>> G-RJXP 22/09/2008 > 07/06/2012 > British Midland Regional
Embraer EMB-145G-RJXA* 01/02/2001 > 07/06/2012 > British Midland RegionalG-RJXB* 01/02/2001 > 07/06/2012 > British Midland RegionalG-RJXC* 01/02/2001 > 07/06/2012 > British Midland RegionalG-RJXD* 01/02/2001 > 07/06/2012 > British Midland RegionalG-RJXE* 01/02/2001 > 07/06/2012 > British Midland RegionalG-RJXF* 01/02/2001 > 07/06/2012 > British Midland RegionalG-RJXG 20/02/2001 > 07/06/2012 > British Midland RegionalG-RJXH 01/06/2001 > 07/06/2012 > British Midland RegionalG-RJXI 22/06/2001 > 07/06/2012 > British Midland RegionalG-RJXM 23/12/2005 > 07/06/2012 > British Midland RegionalG-RJXN 19/10/2006 > 15/11/2006 > British Midland Regional
Fokker F28 Mark 070G-BVTE* 01/02/2001 > 28/03/2002G-BVTF* 01/02/2001 > 03/10/2002G-BVTG* 01/02/2001 > 12/04/2002
Fokker F28 Mark 0100G-BVJA* 01/02/2001 > 27/04/2004G-BVJB* 01/02/2001 > 30/08/2004G-BVJC* 01/02/2001 > 17/02/2005G-BVJD* 01/02/2001 > 17/03/2005G-BXWE* 01/02/2001 > 01/07/2005G-BXWF* 01/02/2001 > 29/04/2005
*Continued from BMA
Airbus A319-131G-DBCA 23/02/2004 > 06/12/2012 > BAG-DBCB 23/04/2004 > 29/05/2012 > BAG-DBCC 14/05/2004 > 08/06/2012 > BAG-DBCD 09/02/2005 > 20/06/2012 > BAG-DBCE 31/03/2005 > 06/07/2012 > BAG-DBCF 26/05/2005 > 19/07/2012 > BAG-DBCG 21/02/2006 > 25/07/2012 > BAG-DBCH 23/02/2006 > 11/06/2012 > BAG-DBCI 05/05/2006 > 21/08/2012 > BAG-DBCJ 09/01/2007 > 07/08/2012 > BAG-DBCK 02/03/2007 > 07/08/2012 > BA
Airbus A320-232G-MEDE 22/11/2007 > 11/05/2010G-MEDH 14/12/2007 > 23/11/2012 > BAG-MEDK 01/12/2007 > 14/05/2013 > BAG-MIDO 29/04/2003 > 20/02/2013 > BAG-MIDP 24/05/2002 > 02/07/2010G-MIDR 22/04/2002 > 09/06/2010G-MIDS 21/03/2001 > 17/09/2012 > BAG-MIDT 14/03/2001 > 17/09/2012 > BAG-MIDU 27/02/2001 > 04/04/2008G-MIDV* 01/02/2001 > 22/02/2008G-MIDW* 01/02/2001 > 26/04/2007G-MIDX* 01/02/2001 > 06/12/2012 > BAG-MIDY* 01/02/2001 > 10/10/2012 > BAG-MIDZ* 01/02/2001 > 19/03/2009
Airbus A321-231G-MEDF 13/11/2007 > 06/12/2012 > BAG-MEDG 23/11/2007 > 10/12/2012 > BAG-MEDJ 01/12/2007 > 14/05/2013 > BAG-MEDL 01/11/2007 > 16/11/2012 > BAG-MEDM 01/11/2007 > 04/10/2012 > BAG-MEDN 09/05/2008 > 09/10/2012 > BAG-MEDU 16/07/2009 > 16/11/2012 > BAG-MIDA* 01/02/2001 > 05/04/2005G-MIDC* 01/02/2001 > 19/11/2010G-MIDE* 01/02/2001 > 12/05/2006G-MIDF* 01/02/2001 > 27/04/2005G-MIDH* 01/02/2001 > 27/03/2006G-MIDI* 01/02/2001 > 13/04/2006G-MIDJ* 01/02/2001 > 15/01/2007G-MIDK* 01/02/2001 > 02/04/2007G-MIDL* 01/02/2001 > 24/09/2010G-MIDM* 01/02/2001 > 14/05/2007
Airbus A330-243G-WWBB 30/05/2001 > 15/07/2010G-WWBD 09/05/2001 > 04/02/2013G-WWBM 27/04/2001 > 31/10/2013
Beech 58 BaronG-BNUN* 01/02/2001 > 30/09/2009
Boeing 737-300G-BYZJ* 01/02/2001 > 12/02/2009G-ECAS* 01/02/2001 > 11/06/2005G-OBMH* 01/02/2001 > 19/03/2001G-OBMP* 01/02/2001 > 22/10/2013G-ODSK* 01/02/2001 > 23/12/2013G-OJTW* 01/02/2001 > 03/06/2005G-SMDB* 01/02/2001 > 15/03/2002
Boeing 737-400G-OBMM* 01/02/2001 > 02/04/2003G-SFBH* 01/02/2001 > 01/05/2002
Boeing 737-500G-BVKA* 01/02/2001 > 28/04/2004G-BVKB* 01/02/2001 > 19/07/2013G-BVKC* 01/02/2001 > 30/06/2004G-BVKD* 01/02/2001 > 18/04/2011G-BVZE* 01/02/2001 > 22/08/2013G-BVZG* 01/02/2001 > 10/03/2008G-BVZH* 01/02/2001 > 21/12/2007G-BVZI* 01/02/2001 > 16/05/2008G-OBMX* 01/02/2001 > 23/03/2001
Boeing 757-200G-OJIB [ Leased from Astraeus ]G-STRX [ Leased from Astraeus ]G-STRY [ Leased from Astraeus ]
Embraer EMB-135ERG-RJXJ 23/07/2001 > 07/06/2012 > British Midland RegionalG-RJXK 14/09/2001 > 07/06/2012 > British Midland RegionalG-RJXL 20/12/2004 > 07/06/2012 > British Midland RegionalG-CDFS 18/02/2008 > 22/09/2008 >>>> G-RJXP 22/09/2008 > 07/06/2012 > British Midland Regional
Embraer EMB-145G-RJXA* 01/02/2001 > 07/06/2012 > British Midland RegionalG-RJXB* 01/02/2001 > 07/06/2012 > British Midland RegionalG-RJXC* 01/02/2001 > 07/06/2012 > British Midland RegionalG-RJXD* 01/02/2001 > 07/06/2012 > British Midland RegionalG-RJXE* 01/02/2001 > 07/06/2012 > British Midland RegionalG-RJXF* 01/02/2001 > 07/06/2012 > British Midland RegionalG-RJXG 20/02/2001 > 07/06/2012 > British Midland RegionalG-RJXH 01/06/2001 > 07/06/2012 > British Midland RegionalG-RJXI 22/06/2001 > 07/06/2012 > British Midland RegionalG-RJXM 23/12/2005 > 07/06/2012 > British Midland RegionalG-RJXN 19/10/2006 > 15/11/2006 > British Midland Regional
Fokker F28 Mark 070G-BVTE* 01/02/2001 > 28/03/2002G-BVTF* 01/02/2001 > 03/10/2002G-BVTG* 01/02/2001 > 12/04/2002
Fokker F28 Mark 0100G-BVJA* 01/02/2001 > 27/04/2004G-BVJB* 01/02/2001 > 30/08/2004G-BVJC* 01/02/2001 > 17/02/2005G-BVJD* 01/02/2001 > 17/03/2005G-BXWE* 01/02/2001 > 01/07/2005G-BXWF* 01/02/2001 > 29/04/2005
British Midland Commuter
British Midland Commuter
1998 - 2001
> BMI Regional / Flybmi
HQ: Castle DoningtonIATA: BD ICAO: GNTCallsign: GRANITEAOC: 1197
29/03/1998: Business Air was purchased by British Midland and became British Midland Commuter.
01/02/2001: Changed name to bmi Regionalv Tap for Fleet details v
01/02/2001: Changed name to bmi Regionalv Tap for Fleet details v
Fleet history
British Aerospace 146-200G-CLHA 20/03/2000 > 01/02/2001 > bmi RegionalG-CLHB 29/03/1998 > 01/02/2001 > bmi RegionalG-CLHC 22/05/2000 > 01/02/2001 > bmi RegionalG-CLHD 02/05/2000 > 01/02/2001 > bmi RegionalG-CLHE 29/09/2000 > 01/02/2001 > bmi Regional
Embraer ERJ-145EPG-RJXA 18/06/1999 > 01/02/2001 > bmi RegionalG-RJXB 23/06/1999 > 01/02/2001 > bmi RegionalG-RJXC 15/07/1999 > 01/02/2001 > bmi RegionalG-RJXD 04/02/2000 > 01/02/2001 > bmi RegionalG-RJXE 10/04/2000 > 01/02/2001 > bmi RegionalG-RJXF 29/06/2000 > 01/02/2001 > bmi Regional
Saab 340Continued from Business AirG-GNTA 29/03/1998 > 09/06/2000G-GNTB 29/03/1998 > 12/06/2000G-GNTC 29/03/1998 > 13/10/1999G-GNTD 29/03/1998 > 01/02/2001 > bmi RegionalG-GNTE 29/03/1998 > 01/02/2001 > bmi RegionalG-GNTF 29/03/1998 > 01/02/2001 > bmi RegionalG-GNTG 29/03/1998 > 01/02/2001 > bmi RegionalG-GNTH 29/03/1998 > 01/02/2001 > bmi RegionalG-GNTI 29/03/1998 > 01/02/2001 > bmi RegionalG-GNTJ 29/03/1998 > 01/02/2001 > bmi RegionalG-RUNG 29/03/1998 > 23/06/1999
British Aerospace 146-200G-CLHA 20/03/2000 > 01/02/2001 > bmi RegionalG-CLHB 29/03/1998 > 01/02/2001 > bmi RegionalG-CLHC 22/05/2000 > 01/02/2001 > bmi RegionalG-CLHD 02/05/2000 > 01/02/2001 > bmi RegionalG-CLHE 29/09/2000 > 01/02/2001 > bmi Regional
Embraer ERJ-145EPG-RJXA 18/06/1999 > 01/02/2001 > bmi RegionalG-RJXB 23/06/1999 > 01/02/2001 > bmi RegionalG-RJXC 15/07/1999 > 01/02/2001 > bmi RegionalG-RJXD 04/02/2000 > 01/02/2001 > bmi RegionalG-RJXE 10/04/2000 > 01/02/2001 > bmi RegionalG-RJXF 29/06/2000 > 01/02/2001 > bmi Regional
Saab 340Continued from Business AirG-GNTA 29/03/1998 > 09/06/2000G-GNTB 29/03/1998 > 12/06/2000G-GNTC 29/03/1998 > 13/10/1999G-GNTD 29/03/1998 > 01/02/2001 > bmi RegionalG-GNTE 29/03/1998 > 01/02/2001 > bmi RegionalG-GNTF 29/03/1998 > 01/02/2001 > bmi RegionalG-GNTG 29/03/1998 > 01/02/2001 > bmi RegionalG-GNTH 29/03/1998 > 01/02/2001 > bmi RegionalG-GNTI 29/03/1998 > 01/02/2001 > bmi RegionalG-GNTJ 29/03/1998 > 01/02/2001 > bmi RegionalG-RUNG 29/03/1998 > 23/06/1999
British Nederland Air Services
British Nederland Air Services
1947 - 1950
Main bases: Tollerton > Bovingdon .IATA: -- ICAO: ---Callsign: -
04/06/1947: British Nederland Air Services was an air charter operator registered by Mr.J.A.Theones and Mr.A.H.Bryant, and operations started a couple of weeks later with a couple of Miles Aerovans flying ad-hoc passenger and freight charter work from Tollerton and Blackbushe Airports. In November 1947 operations were suspended until April 1948 when 2no. Douglas Dakotas entered service. 2no. Vicker Vikings were subsequently added.
31/12/1950: With work becoming scarce, British Nederland Air Services ceased all operations.v Tap for Fleet details v
31/12/1950: With work becoming scarce, British Nederland Air Services ceased all operations.v Tap for Fleet details v
Fleet history
Miles M57 Aerovan 4G-AISE 13/06/1947 > 12/11/1947G-AISI 27/04/1948 > 05/04/1950G-AJTK 02/06/1947 > 12/11/1947
Douglas C47A Dakota 3G-AJZD 22/03/1948 > 29/11/1950G-AJZX 30/08/1948 > 06/01/1951
Vickers 498 VikingG-AHOP 09/01/1950 > 17/02/1951G-AHOV 04/08/1950 > 10/10/1950
Miles M57 Aerovan 4G-AISE 13/06/1947 > 12/11/1947G-AISI 27/04/1948 > 05/04/1950G-AJTK 02/06/1947 > 12/11/1947
Douglas C47A Dakota 3G-AJZD 22/03/1948 > 29/11/1950G-AJZX 30/08/1948 > 06/01/1951
Vickers 498 VikingG-AHOP 09/01/1950 > 17/02/1951G-AHOV 04/08/1950 > 10/10/1950
British NorthWest Airlines
British NorthWest Airlines
2001 - 2006
HQ: Blackpool (BLK / EGNH)IATA: W9 ICAO: BNWCallsign: BRITISH NORTH
08/10/2001: British NorthWest Airlines was established at Blackpool International Airport, launching as an independent regional airline with the aim of improving air links between North West England, the Isle of Man, and Northern Ireland.
2002: Scheduled operations from Blackpool commenced using Piper PA-31 Navajos. A BAe Jetstream 31 was introduced to increase capacity in 2004, and the airline established itself as a niche regional carrier providing reliable links for business and leisure travellers across the Irish Sea.
16/12/2006: British NorthWest Airlines ceased trading with its opations and routes taken over by Manx2.v Tap for Fleet details v
2002: Scheduled operations from Blackpool commenced using Piper PA-31 Navajos. A BAe Jetstream 31 was introduced to increase capacity in 2004, and the airline established itself as a niche regional carrier providing reliable links for business and leisure travellers across the Irish Sea.
16/12/2006: British NorthWest Airlines ceased trading with its opations and routes taken over by Manx2.v Tap for Fleet details v
Fleet history
All aircraft were leased
British Aerospace Jetstream 3102G-OJSA
Piper PA-31-350 Navajo ChieftainG-BBNTG-OBNWG-PMAX
All aircraft were leased
British Aerospace Jetstream 3102G-OJSA
Piper PA-31-350 Navajo ChieftainG-BBNTG-OBNWG-PMAX
Main base: HeathrowIATA: BA ICAO: BOACallsign: SPEEDBIRD
British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) was created on 1st April 1940 through the merger of Imperial Airways and British Airways Ltd, becoming Britain's principal state-owned international airline. During the Second World War BOAC operated vital long-distance services connecting Britain with the Empire and Allied territories, while also developing new routes and aircraft for the post-war era. After the war, BOAC expanded rapidly as the UK's principal long-haul carrier.
On 1st April 1974 BOAC merged with British European Airways (BEA) to form British Airways, bringing Britain's international and European state airlines together under a single national carrier.v Tap for Fleet details and historical timeline v
On 1st April 1974 BOAC merged with British European Airways (BEA) to form British Airways, bringing Britain's international and European state airlines together under a single national carrier.v Tap for Fleet details and historical timeline v
Fleet details
Foreign registered aircraft not included
Work in progress
Airspeed OxfordG-AIATG-AIAUG-AIAVG-AIAWG-AIAXG-AIAYG-AIRZG-AIVY
Armstrong Whitworth EnsignG-ADSRG-ADSSG-ADSTG-ADSUG-ADSVG-ADSWG-ADSXG-ADSYG-ADSZG-ADTAG-ADTBG-ADTC
Avro 691 LancastrianG-AGLFG-AGLGG-AGLHG-AGLIG-AGLJG-AGLKG-AGLLG-AGLMG-AGLNG-AGLOG-AGLPG-AGLQG-AGLRG-AGLSG-AGLTG-AGLUG-AGLVG-AGLWG-AGLXG-AGLYG-AGLZG-AGMAG-AGMBG-AGMCG-AGMDG-AGMEG-AGMFG-AGMGG-AGMHG-AGMIG-AGMJG-AGMKG-AGMLG-AGMMG-AGMNG-AGMOG-AGMPG-AGMQG-AGMRG-AGMSG-AGMTG-AGMUG-AGMVG-AGMWG-AGMXG-AGMYG-AGMZ
Avro TudorG-AGREG-AGRFG-AGRGG-AGRHG-AGRI
Avro 685 York C1G-AGNV
Boeing 377-10-26 StratocruiserG-AKGHG-AKGIG-AKGJG-AKGKG-AKGLG-AKGMG-AKGNG-AKGOG-AKGPG-AKGRG-ALSAG-ALSBG-ANNTG-ANTFG-ANTGG-ANUMG-APPB
Boeing 707‑300G-ASZFG-ASZGG-ATWVG-ATZDG-AVPBG-AVTWG-AWHUG-AXGWG-AXGXG-AXXYG-AXXZG-AYLT
Boeing 707‑400G-APFBG-APFCG-APFDG-APFEG-APFFG-APFGG-APFHG-APFIG-APFJG-APFKG-APFLG-APFMG-APFNG-APFOG-APFPG-ARRAG-ARRBG-ARRCG-ARRDG-ARREG-ARWE
Boeing 747‑136G-AWNAG-AWNBG-AWNCG-AWNDG-AWNEG-AWNFG-AWNGG-AWNHG-AWNIG-AWNJG-AWNKG-AWNLG-AWNMG-AWNNG-AWNO
Bristol 170-Freighter 31 EG-AMLJ
Bristol 175 Britannia 102G-ANBAG-ANBBG-ANBCG-ANBDG-ANBEG-ANBFG-ANBGG-ANBHG-ANBIG-ANBJG-ANBKG-ANBLG-ANBMG-ANBNG-ANBOG-APLL
Bristol 175 Britannia 312G-AOVAG-AOVBG-AOVCG-AOVDG-AOVEG-AOVFG-AOVGG-AOVHG-AOVIG-AOVJG-AOVKG-AOVLG-AOVMG-AOVNG-AOVOG-AOVPG-AOVRG-AOVSG-AOVTG-AOVU
Canadair C‑4 ArgonautG-ALHCG-ALHDG-ALHEG-ALHFG-ALHGG-ALHHG-ALHIG-ALHJG-ALHKG-ALHLG-ALHMG-ALHNG-ALHOG-ALHPG-ALHRG-ALHSG-ALHTG-ALHUG-ALHVG-ALHWG-ALHXG-ALHY
Curtiss CW-20G-AGDI
de Havilland DH-104 DoveG-AJPRG-AOFI
de Havilland Comet 1G-ALYPG-ALYRG-ALYSG-ALYT
de Havilland Comet 4G-APDAG-APDBG-APDCG-APDDG-APDEG-APDFG-APDGG-APDHG-APDIG-APDJG-APDKG-APDLG-APDMG-APDNG-APDOG-APDPG-APDQG-APDRG-APDSG-APDTG-APDUG-APDVG-APDWG-APDXG-APDYG-APDZ
Douglas C-47A Skytrain/Dakota IIIG-AGHFG-AGHJG-AGJVG-AGYXG-AHCTG-AHLXG-AIAZG-AIBA
Douglas DC‑3 G-AGIZG-AGJXG-AGJYG-AGJZG-AGKAG-AGKBG-AGKCG-AGKDG-AGKEG-AGKFG-AGKGG-AGKHG-AGKIG-AGKJG-AGKKG-AGKLG-AGKMG-AGKNG-AGKOG-AGKP
Douglas DC-7CG-AOIAG-AOIBG-AOICG-AOIDG-AOIEG-AOIFG-AOIGG-AOIHG-AOIIG-AOIJG-ATMF
Douglas DC‑8 G-APOAG-APOB
Handley Page HP.74 Hermes IIG-AGUB
Handley Page HP.81 Hermes IVG-ALDAG-ALDBG-ALDCG-ALDDG-ALDEG-ALDFG-ALDGG-ALDHG-ALDIG-ALDJG-ALDKG-ALDLG-ALDMG-ALDNG-ALDOG-ALDPG-ALDRG-ALDSG-ALDTG-ALDUG-ALDVG-ALDWG-ALDXG-ALDY
Handley Page HP.42 / HP.45G-AAGXG-AAGZG-AAXCG-AAXDG-AAXEG-AAXFG-AAXGG-AAXH
Hawker Siddeley HS-748-2/232G-AZSU
Lockheed L‑749 Constellation G-ALAKG-ALALG-ALAMG-ALANG-ALAOG-ALAPG-ALAQG-ALARG-ALASG-ALATG-ALAUG-ALAVG-ALAWG-ALAXG-ALAYG-ALAZG-ANNTG-ANTFG-ANTGG-ANUPG-ANURG-ANUVG-ANUXG-ANUYG-ANUZG-ANVAG-ANVBG-ANVD
Lockheed L-049G-AHEJG-AHEKG-AHELG-AHEMG-AHENG-AKCEG-AMUPG-AMUR
Miles M65 Gemini 1AG-AKHW
Short S.25 Sunderland > Sandringham'Hythe Class'
G-AHJR Crew training and occasional cargo onlyG-AHYZ Destroyed during conversion to Sandringham 5
Short S.26G-AFCIG-AFCK
Short S.45 Solent 3G-AHIXG-AKNOG-AKNPG-AKNRG-AKNS
Vickers VC10 (Standard)G-ARVAG-ARVBG-ARVCG-ARVDG-ARVEG-ARVFG-ARVGG-ARVHG-ARVIG-ARVJG-ARVKG-ARVLG-ARVM
Vickers Super VC10G-ASGAG-ASGBG-ASGCG-ASGDG-ASGEG-ASGFG-ASGGG-ASGHG-ASGIG-ASGJG-ASGKG-ASGLG-ASGMG-ASGNG-ASGOG-ASGPG-ASGR
Foreign registered aircraft not included
Work in progress
Airspeed OxfordG-AIATG-AIAUG-AIAVG-AIAWG-AIAXG-AIAYG-AIRZG-AIVY
Armstrong Whitworth EnsignG-ADSRG-ADSSG-ADSTG-ADSUG-ADSVG-ADSWG-ADSXG-ADSYG-ADSZG-ADTAG-ADTBG-ADTC
Avro 691 LancastrianG-AGLFG-AGLGG-AGLHG-AGLIG-AGLJG-AGLKG-AGLLG-AGLMG-AGLNG-AGLOG-AGLPG-AGLQG-AGLRG-AGLSG-AGLTG-AGLUG-AGLVG-AGLWG-AGLXG-AGLYG-AGLZG-AGMAG-AGMBG-AGMCG-AGMDG-AGMEG-AGMFG-AGMGG-AGMHG-AGMIG-AGMJG-AGMKG-AGMLG-AGMMG-AGMNG-AGMOG-AGMPG-AGMQG-AGMRG-AGMSG-AGMTG-AGMUG-AGMVG-AGMWG-AGMXG-AGMYG-AGMZ
Avro TudorG-AGREG-AGRFG-AGRGG-AGRHG-AGRI
Avro 685 York C1G-AGNV
Boeing 377-10-26 StratocruiserG-AKGHG-AKGIG-AKGJG-AKGKG-AKGLG-AKGMG-AKGNG-AKGOG-AKGPG-AKGRG-ALSAG-ALSBG-ANNTG-ANTFG-ANTGG-ANUMG-APPB
Boeing 707‑300G-ASZFG-ASZGG-ATWVG-ATZDG-AVPBG-AVTWG-AWHUG-AXGWG-AXGXG-AXXYG-AXXZG-AYLT
Boeing 707‑400G-APFBG-APFCG-APFDG-APFEG-APFFG-APFGG-APFHG-APFIG-APFJG-APFKG-APFLG-APFMG-APFNG-APFOG-APFPG-ARRAG-ARRBG-ARRCG-ARRDG-ARREG-ARWE
Boeing 747‑136G-AWNAG-AWNBG-AWNCG-AWNDG-AWNEG-AWNFG-AWNGG-AWNHG-AWNIG-AWNJG-AWNKG-AWNLG-AWNMG-AWNNG-AWNO
Bristol 170-Freighter 31 EG-AMLJ
Bristol 175 Britannia 102G-ANBAG-ANBBG-ANBCG-ANBDG-ANBEG-ANBFG-ANBGG-ANBHG-ANBIG-ANBJG-ANBKG-ANBLG-ANBMG-ANBNG-ANBOG-APLL
Bristol 175 Britannia 312G-AOVAG-AOVBG-AOVCG-AOVDG-AOVEG-AOVFG-AOVGG-AOVHG-AOVIG-AOVJG-AOVKG-AOVLG-AOVMG-AOVNG-AOVOG-AOVPG-AOVRG-AOVSG-AOVTG-AOVU
Canadair C‑4 ArgonautG-ALHCG-ALHDG-ALHEG-ALHFG-ALHGG-ALHHG-ALHIG-ALHJG-ALHKG-ALHLG-ALHMG-ALHNG-ALHOG-ALHPG-ALHRG-ALHSG-ALHTG-ALHUG-ALHVG-ALHWG-ALHXG-ALHY
Curtiss CW-20G-AGDI
de Havilland DH-104 DoveG-AJPRG-AOFI
de Havilland Comet 1G-ALYPG-ALYRG-ALYSG-ALYT
de Havilland Comet 4G-APDAG-APDBG-APDCG-APDDG-APDEG-APDFG-APDGG-APDHG-APDIG-APDJG-APDKG-APDLG-APDMG-APDNG-APDOG-APDPG-APDQG-APDRG-APDSG-APDTG-APDUG-APDVG-APDWG-APDXG-APDYG-APDZ
Douglas C-47A Skytrain/Dakota IIIG-AGHFG-AGHJG-AGJVG-AGYXG-AHCTG-AHLXG-AIAZG-AIBA
Douglas DC‑3 G-AGIZG-AGJXG-AGJYG-AGJZG-AGKAG-AGKBG-AGKCG-AGKDG-AGKEG-AGKFG-AGKGG-AGKHG-AGKIG-AGKJG-AGKKG-AGKLG-AGKMG-AGKNG-AGKOG-AGKP
Douglas DC-7CG-AOIAG-AOIBG-AOICG-AOIDG-AOIEG-AOIFG-AOIGG-AOIHG-AOIIG-AOIJG-ATMF
Douglas DC‑8 G-APOAG-APOB
Handley Page HP.74 Hermes IIG-AGUB
Handley Page HP.81 Hermes IVG-ALDAG-ALDBG-ALDCG-ALDDG-ALDEG-ALDFG-ALDGG-ALDHG-ALDIG-ALDJG-ALDKG-ALDLG-ALDMG-ALDNG-ALDOG-ALDPG-ALDRG-ALDSG-ALDTG-ALDUG-ALDVG-ALDWG-ALDXG-ALDY
Handley Page HP.42 / HP.45G-AAGXG-AAGZG-AAXCG-AAXDG-AAXEG-AAXFG-AAXGG-AAXH
Hawker Siddeley HS-748-2/232G-AZSU
Lockheed L‑749 Constellation G-ALAKG-ALALG-ALAMG-ALANG-ALAOG-ALAPG-ALAQG-ALARG-ALASG-ALATG-ALAUG-ALAVG-ALAWG-ALAXG-ALAYG-ALAZG-ANNTG-ANTFG-ANTGG-ANUPG-ANURG-ANUVG-ANUXG-ANUYG-ANUZG-ANVAG-ANVBG-ANVD
Lockheed L-049G-AHEJG-AHEKG-AHELG-AHEMG-AHENG-AKCEG-AMUPG-AMUR
Miles M65 Gemini 1AG-AKHW
Short S.25 Sunderland > Sandringham'Hythe Class'
G-AGER the very first Short S.25 delivered to BOAC in Nov 1942
G-AGES
G-AGET
G-AGEU
G-AGEV
G-AGEW
G-AGJM
G-AGJN
G-AGJO
G-AGJP
G-AGJR
G-AGJS
G-AGJT
G-AGJU
G-AGJV
G-AGJW
G-AGJX
G-AGJY
G-AGJZ
G-AGKA
G-AGKB
G-AGKC
G-AGKD
G-AGKE
G-AGKF
G-AGKG
G-AGKH
G-AGKI
G-AGKJ
G-AGKK
G-AGKL
G-AGKM
G-AGKN
Sandringham 5 'Plymouth Class'
G-AHZA
G-AHZB
G-AHZC
G-AHZD
G-AHZE
G-AHZF
G-AMBP
G-AMBR
G-AMBS
Sandringham 7 'Bermuda Class'
G-AKCO
G-AKCP
G-AKCR
G-AHJR Crew training and occasional cargo onlyG-AHYZ Destroyed during conversion to Sandringham 5
Short S.26G-AFCIG-AFCK
Short S.45 Solent 3G-AHIXG-AKNOG-AKNPG-AKNRG-AKNS
Vickers VC10 (Standard)G-ARVAG-ARVBG-ARVCG-ARVDG-ARVEG-ARVFG-ARVGG-ARVHG-ARVIG-ARVJG-ARVKG-ARVLG-ARVM
Vickers Super VC10G-ASGAG-ASGBG-ASGCG-ASGDG-ASGEG-ASGFG-ASGGG-ASGHG-ASGIG-ASGJG-ASGKG-ASGLG-ASGMG-ASGNG-ASGOG-ASGPG-ASGR
The BOAC "Whitley Freighter" Fleet
Armstrong Whitworth Whitley Mk V heavy bombers converted to civilian cargo carriers for BOAC's wartime efforts:
G-AGDU Z9208 March 1942 – August 1942 Substantially damaged in a hard landing at Whitchurch Airport, Bristol. Handed back to the RAF for repairs.
G-AGDV Z9216 March 1942 – April 1942 Brief trial lease; quickly returned to the RAF.
G-AGDW Z6660 March 1942 – April 1942 Brief trial lease; quickly returned to the RAF.
G-AGDX BD385 April 1942 – July 1943 Used for Middle East supply flights; returned to the RAF.
G-AGDY BD386 April 1942 – April 1943 Used for Middle East supply flights; returned to the RAF.
G-AGDZ BD387 April 1942 – January 1943
Historical timeline
Historical timeline
1 April 1940
British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) was created by the amalgamation of Imperial Airways and British Airways Ltd. BOAC became Britain's principal state-owned international airline, responsible for long-distance services to Europe, Africa, Asia and the wider British Empire.
1940–1945
During the Second World War, BOAC operated essential long-distance services between Britain and Allied territories. With civil aviation severely restricted, the airline maintained strategic air links using aircraft such as the Short Empire flying boats, C-class flying boats, Lockheed Lodestars, Douglas aircraft and Consolidated Liberators, while developing routes and operating techniques that would prove important after the war.
1941
BOAC expanded its routes to the Middle East, India and Africa, while operating dangerous wartime services across the Mediterranean and other conflict zones.
1942
The airline began using the newly developed Consolidated Liberator for long-range wartime services, helping establish faster oceanic air links.
1943
BOAC introduced the Avro York, derived from the Lancaster bomber, for long-distance passenger, freight and mail operations. The type became one of the airline's principal post-war aircraft.
1944
BOAC participated in preparations for the restoration of international civil aviation after the war, while continuing its extensive wartime network.
1945
The end of the Second World War allowed BOAC to resume and expand civilian operations. The airline began rebuilding its long-haul network and preparing for a new generation of post-war airliners.
1946
BOAC introduced the Avro York on major long-distance routes while its new Lockheed Constellation fleet was being prepared. In the same year, responsibility for Britain's European services was separated into the new BEA organisation.
1947
BOAC became the operator of the world's first regular commercial Stratocruiser-era planning programme as it prepared for the arrival of the Boeing 377, while expanding its post-war Empire network.
1948
The arrival of the Lockheed Constellation marked a major improvement in speed, range and passenger comfort on BOAC's long-distance services.
1949
BOAC introduced the Boeing 377 Stratocruiser, bringing pressurised double-deck aircraft and greatly improved long-haul passenger accommodation to the fleet.
1950
BOAC continued expanding its long-distance network while developing new services to Africa, Asia, Australasia and North America.
1952
BOAC became one of the world's first major operators of the de Havilland Comet, the first jet airliner to enter scheduled passenger service. The aircraft dramatically reduced journey times on long-distance routes.
1954
Following the grounding of the Comet fleet after a series of accidents, BOAC returned to piston-engined aircraft while the causes of the accidents were investigated. The investigations led to major advances in pressurised-airliner design.
1955
BOAC ordered the new Bristol Britannia turboprop, while preparations continued for the eventual return of jet-powered long-haul services.
1956
The Britannia entered BOAC service, providing a quieter and more economical alternative to the large piston-engined aircraft still operating on many routes.
1958
The de Havilland Comet 4 entered BOAC service, restoring the airline's role at the forefront of long-haul jet aviation.
1959
BOAC expanded its Comet 4 network while preparing for the next generation of larger and faster long-range aircraft.
1960
BOAC introduced the Boeing 707, beginning the airline's full-scale transition to large intercontinental jet operations. The aircraft substantially reduced journey times on routes to North America and other long-distance destinations.
1961
BOAC continued replacing piston and turboprop aircraft with jets and expanded its worldwide long-haul network.
1962
BOAC placed orders for the new Vickers VC10, designed specifically for demanding British long-haul routes, including services from airports with shorter runways and challenging operating conditions.
1964
The VC10 entered BOAC service, becoming one of the defining aircraft of the airline's later years.
1965
BOAC's jet network continued to expand across Africa, Asia, Australia and North America, while the airline developed increasingly sophisticated long-range passenger and freight operations.
1967
The British Government commissioned the Edwards Committee to examine the future organisation of British civil aviation, including the relationship between BOAC and BEA.
1968
BOAC continued preparations for the wide-body era and selected the Boeing 747 as its next major long-haul aircraft.
1969
BOAC received the first of its Boeing 747s and began commercial operation of the type, ushering in the wide-body era. The Boeing 747 provided a major increase in passenger and cargo capacity and became the flagship of the fleet.
1970–1971
BOAC expanded its 747 network while continuing to operate Boeing 707s and VC10s. The airline remained Britain's principal long-haul carrier, serving an extensive worldwide network.
1972
The British Airways Board was established, bringing BOAC and BEA under common ownership and management as separate operating divisions. BOAC retained its identity while preparations were made for a unified British flag carrier.
1973
BOAC operated its final full year as a separate corporation, with preparations intensifying for the merger with BEA.
31 March 1974
BOAC operated its final services as a separate airline.
1 April 1974
BOAC and BEA were merged to form British Airways, bringing Britain's principal long-haul and European scheduled airlines together. BOAC's worldwide network, fleet and operations became the British Airways International Division.
British Regional Airlines
British Regional Airlines
1996 - 2002
Merged
Main base: Manchester (MAN / EGCC)IATA: TH ICAO: BRTCallsign: BRITISH
1994: Manx Airlines Europe became a franchise carrier for BA
01/09/1996: Name changed to British Regional Airlines
March 2001: BA acquires the British Regional Airlines Group (holding company of British Regional Airlines and Manx Airlines)
28/03/2002: Merged with Brymon Airways to create British Airways CitiExpressv Tap for Fleet details v
01/09/1996: Name changed to British Regional Airlines
March 2001: BA acquires the British Regional Airlines Group (holding company of British Regional Airlines and Manx Airlines)
28/03/2002: Merged with Brymon Airways to create British Airways CitiExpressv Tap for Fleet details v
Fleet history
ATR 72-202G-UKTJ [ Leased from KLM uk ]G-UKTK [ Leased from KLM uk ]G-UKTM [ Leased from KLM uk ]G-UKTN [ Leased from KLM uk ]
British Aerospace 146-100G-MABR 13/01/2000 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpress
British Aerospace 146-200G-GNTZ 21/04/1998 > 31/03/2000 08/02/2002 > 28/03/2002 > BAG-MANS 01/09/1996 > 22/05/2000 08/02/2002 > 28/03/2002 > BA
British Aerospace 146-300G-JEAM 16/12/1998 > 15/09/1999G-OINV 17/02/2000 > 28/03/2002 > BA
British Aerospace BAe ATPG-BRLY 01/09/1996 > 05/05/1999G-MANA 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-MANB 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-MANC 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-MANE 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-MANF 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-MANG 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-MANH 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-MANJ 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-MANL 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-MANM 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-MANO 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-MANP 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-MANU 20/08/1997 > 21/02/2001G-MAUD 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-OEDJ 01/09/1996 > 14/01/1998
British Aerospace Jetstream 3102G-GLAM 01/09/1996 > 15/04/1997G-LOGV 01/09/1996 > 11/06/1997
British Aerospace Jetstream 4100G-MAJA 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-MAJB 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-MAJC 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-MAJD 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-MAJE 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-MAJF 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-MAJG 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-MAJH 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-MAJI 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-MAJJ 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-MAJK 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-MAJL 01/09/1996 > 15/02/2002G-MAJM 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpress
Embraer ERJ-145EUG-EMBA 17/07/1997 > 28/03/2002G-EMBB 27/02/1997 > 28/03/2002G-EMBC 01/10/1997 > 28/03/2002G-EMBD 17/01/1998 > 28/03/2002G-EMBE 03/02/1998 > 28/03/2002G-EMBF 10/11/1998 > 28/03/2002G-EMBG 18/11/1998 > 28/03/2002G-EMBH 20/01/1999 > 28/03/2002G-EMBI 23/04/1999 > 28/03/2002G-EMBJ 24/05/1999 > 28/03/2002G-EMBK 26/08/1999 > 28/03/2002G-EMBL 04/10/1999 > 28/03/2002G-EMBM 22/11/1999 > 28/03/2002G-EMBN 13/01/2000 > 28/03/2002G-EMBO 14/03/2000 > 28/03/2002G-EMBP 25/08/2000 > 28/03/2002G-EMBS 20/12/2000 > 28/03/2002G-EMBT 22/03/2001 > 28/03/2002G-EMBU 22/06/2001 > 28/03/2002G-EMBV 12/09/2001 > 28/03/2002G-EMBW 19/12/2001 > 28/03/2002
Saab 340AG-GNTE [ Leased from bmi Regional ]
Shorts SD3-60 Variant 100G-BLGB 27/01/1997 > 19/11/1998G-BMAR 27/01/1997 > 11/01/1999G-BVMY 27/01/1997 > 27/11/1997G-ISLE 23/01/1997 > 04/12/1998G-WACK 27/01/1997 > 16/03/1999
ATR 72-202G-UKTJ [ Leased from KLM uk ]G-UKTK [ Leased from KLM uk ]G-UKTM [ Leased from KLM uk ]G-UKTN [ Leased from KLM uk ]
British Aerospace 146-100G-MABR 13/01/2000 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpress
British Aerospace 146-200G-GNTZ 21/04/1998 > 31/03/2000 08/02/2002 > 28/03/2002 > BAG-MANS 01/09/1996 > 22/05/2000 08/02/2002 > 28/03/2002 > BA
British Aerospace 146-300G-JEAM 16/12/1998 > 15/09/1999G-OINV 17/02/2000 > 28/03/2002 > BA
British Aerospace BAe ATPG-BRLY 01/09/1996 > 05/05/1999G-MANA 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-MANB 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-MANC 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-MANE 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-MANF 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-MANG 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-MANH 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-MANJ 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-MANL 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-MANM 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-MANO 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-MANP 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-MANU 20/08/1997 > 21/02/2001G-MAUD 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-OEDJ 01/09/1996 > 14/01/1998
British Aerospace Jetstream 3102G-GLAM 01/09/1996 > 15/04/1997G-LOGV 01/09/1996 > 11/06/1997
British Aerospace Jetstream 4100G-MAJA 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-MAJB 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-MAJC 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-MAJD 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-MAJE 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-MAJF 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-MAJG 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-MAJH 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-MAJI 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-MAJJ 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-MAJK 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpressG-MAJL 01/09/1996 > 15/02/2002G-MAJM 01/09/1996 > 28/03/2002 > British Airways CitiExpress
Embraer ERJ-145EUG-EMBA 17/07/1997 > 28/03/2002G-EMBB 27/02/1997 > 28/03/2002G-EMBC 01/10/1997 > 28/03/2002G-EMBD 17/01/1998 > 28/03/2002G-EMBE 03/02/1998 > 28/03/2002G-EMBF 10/11/1998 > 28/03/2002G-EMBG 18/11/1998 > 28/03/2002G-EMBH 20/01/1999 > 28/03/2002G-EMBI 23/04/1999 > 28/03/2002G-EMBJ 24/05/1999 > 28/03/2002G-EMBK 26/08/1999 > 28/03/2002G-EMBL 04/10/1999 > 28/03/2002G-EMBM 22/11/1999 > 28/03/2002G-EMBN 13/01/2000 > 28/03/2002G-EMBO 14/03/2000 > 28/03/2002G-EMBP 25/08/2000 > 28/03/2002G-EMBS 20/12/2000 > 28/03/2002G-EMBT 22/03/2001 > 28/03/2002G-EMBU 22/06/2001 > 28/03/2002G-EMBV 12/09/2001 > 28/03/2002G-EMBW 19/12/2001 > 28/03/2002
Saab 340AG-GNTE [ Leased from bmi Regional ]
Shorts SD3-60 Variant 100G-BLGB 27/01/1997 > 19/11/1998G-BMAR 27/01/1997 > 11/01/1999G-BVMY 27/01/1997 > 27/11/1997G-ISLE 23/01/1997 > 04/12/1998G-WACK 27/01/1997 > 16/03/1999
British South American Airways (BSAA)
British South American Airways (BSAA)
1945 - 1949
> BOAC
Main base: Langley Airfield > Heathrow
Airline designators: n/a
25/01/1944: British South American Airways (BSAA) was originally named British Latin American Air Lines (BLAIR) and was formed by a consortium of British shipping companies, including Royal Mail Lines, Pacific Steam Navigation Company, Lamport & Holt, Booth Steamship Company and Blue Star Line. The new airline was established to provide air links between Britain and South America, complementing existing sea services.
26/10/1945: The company was renamed British South American Airways (BSAA) in preparation for the launch of scheduled international services.
BSAA formally merged into BOAC under the Air Corporations Act 1949.
v Tap for Fleet details and historical timeline v
26/10/1945: The company was renamed British South American Airways (BSAA) in preparation for the launch of scheduled international services.
BSAA formally merged into BOAC under the Air Corporations Act 1949.
v Tap for Fleet details and historical timeline v
Fleet history
Airspeed AS40 Oxford 1G-AIVY 09/11/1946 > 30/07/1949 > BOAC
Airspeed AS65 ConsulG-AIUX 20/11/1948 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-ALTZ 21/06/1949 > 30/07/1949 > BOAC
Avro 652A Anson Mk.19G-AIKM 06/10/1948 > 21/04/1949
Avro Lancaster C Mk.2G-AKMW 28/11/1947 > 21/12/1948G-AKTB 17/02/1948 > 14/01/1949G-AKTC 17/02/1948 > 27/08/1948G-AKTG 24/01/1948 > 27/08/1948
Avro Lancaster B Mk.3G-AGUJ 27/10/1945 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AGUK 27/10/1945 > 20/01/1947G-AGUL 27/10/1945 > 11/12/1947G-AGUM 27/10/1945 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AGUN 27/10/1945 > 03/07/1946G-AGUO 27/10/1945 > 03/07/1946
Avro 691 Lancastrian C Mk.3G-AGWG 14/12/1945 > 19/03/1948G-AGWH 16/01/1946 > 25/10/1947G-AGWI 25/01/1946 > 16/08/1948G-AGWJ 28/01/1946 > 21/01/1947G-AGWK 28/01/1946 > 26/01/1948G-AGWL 28/01/1946 > 16/08/1948G-AHCD 09/01/1947 > 15/04/1947 > BOAC
Avro 691 Lancastrian C Mk.4G-AKFF 25/02/1948 > 28/12/1948G-AKFG 25/02/1948 > 28/12/1948
Avro 685 York C1G-AGJA 18/05/1949 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AGJE 18/05/1949 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AGNN 06/07/1948 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AGNS 30/05/1949 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AGNU 26/07/1949 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AGNX 26/07/1949 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AGOC 09/05/1949 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AHEW 31/05/1946 > 03/02/1947G-AHEX 25/06/1946 > 05/01/1949G-AHEY 04/07/1946 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AHEZ 22/07/1946 > 05/01/1948G-AHFA 20/08/1946 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AHFB 21/08/1946 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AHFC 09/09/1946 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AHFD 24/09/1946 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AHFE 27/09/1946 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AHFF 14/10/1946 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AHFG 25/10/1946 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AHFH 01/11/1946 > 30/07/1949 > BOAC
Avro 688 Tudor Mk.4BG-AGRE 12/11/1948 > 17/01/1949G-AHNI 21/12/1948 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AHNJ 26/11/1947 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AHNK 30/09/1947 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AHNN 07/06/1948 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AHNP 06/11/1947 > 26/05/1948
Avro 689 Tudor II Mk.5 used as fuel freighters on Berlin AirliftG-AKCA 09/12/1948 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AKCB 29/12/1948 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AKCC 21/01/1949 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AKCD 08/02/1949 > 30/07/1949 > BOAC
Percival Proctor IIIG-AGTH 11/09/1945 > 30/07/1949
Vickers Viking 1G-AGRS 11/02/1948 > 16/06/1948G-AGRT 11/02/1948 > 16/06/1948G-AGRU 11/02/1948 > 16/06/1948GAHOS 11/02/1948 > 16/06/1948GAHOU 11/02/1948 > 16/06/1948
Airspeed AS40 Oxford 1G-AIVY 09/11/1946 > 30/07/1949 > BOAC
Airspeed AS65 ConsulG-AIUX 20/11/1948 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-ALTZ 21/06/1949 > 30/07/1949 > BOAC
Avro 652A Anson Mk.19G-AIKM 06/10/1948 > 21/04/1949
Avro Lancaster C Mk.2G-AKMW 28/11/1947 > 21/12/1948G-AKTB 17/02/1948 > 14/01/1949G-AKTC 17/02/1948 > 27/08/1948G-AKTG 24/01/1948 > 27/08/1948
Avro Lancaster B Mk.3G-AGUJ 27/10/1945 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AGUK 27/10/1945 > 20/01/1947G-AGUL 27/10/1945 > 11/12/1947G-AGUM 27/10/1945 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AGUN 27/10/1945 > 03/07/1946G-AGUO 27/10/1945 > 03/07/1946
Avro 691 Lancastrian C Mk.3G-AGWG 14/12/1945 > 19/03/1948G-AGWH 16/01/1946 > 25/10/1947G-AGWI 25/01/1946 > 16/08/1948G-AGWJ 28/01/1946 > 21/01/1947G-AGWK 28/01/1946 > 26/01/1948G-AGWL 28/01/1946 > 16/08/1948G-AHCD 09/01/1947 > 15/04/1947 > BOAC
Avro 691 Lancastrian C Mk.4G-AKFF 25/02/1948 > 28/12/1948G-AKFG 25/02/1948 > 28/12/1948
Avro 685 York C1G-AGJA 18/05/1949 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AGJE 18/05/1949 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AGNN 06/07/1948 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AGNS 30/05/1949 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AGNU 26/07/1949 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AGNX 26/07/1949 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AGOC 09/05/1949 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AHEW 31/05/1946 > 03/02/1947G-AHEX 25/06/1946 > 05/01/1949G-AHEY 04/07/1946 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AHEZ 22/07/1946 > 05/01/1948G-AHFA 20/08/1946 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AHFB 21/08/1946 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AHFC 09/09/1946 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AHFD 24/09/1946 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AHFE 27/09/1946 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AHFF 14/10/1946 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AHFG 25/10/1946 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AHFH 01/11/1946 > 30/07/1949 > BOAC
Avro 688 Tudor Mk.4BG-AGRE 12/11/1948 > 17/01/1949G-AHNI 21/12/1948 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AHNJ 26/11/1947 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AHNK 30/09/1947 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AHNN 07/06/1948 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AHNP 06/11/1947 > 26/05/1948
Avro 689 Tudor II Mk.5 used as fuel freighters on Berlin AirliftG-AKCA 09/12/1948 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AKCB 29/12/1948 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AKCC 21/01/1949 > 30/07/1949 > BOACG-AKCD 08/02/1949 > 30/07/1949 > BOAC
Percival Proctor IIIG-AGTH 11/09/1945 > 30/07/1949
Vickers Viking 1G-AGRS 11/02/1948 > 16/06/1948G-AGRT 11/02/1948 > 16/06/1948G-AGRU 11/02/1948 > 16/06/1948GAHOS 11/02/1948 > 16/06/1948GAHOU 11/02/1948 > 16/06/1948
Timeline
01/01/1946: BSAA operated its first proving flight from the newly opened London Heathrow Airport to South America using an Avro Lancastrian.
15/03/1946: The airline inaugurated its first scheduled passenger service between London and Buenos Aires via Lisbon, Bathurst, Natal, Rio de Janeiro and Montevideo. This became Britain's first regular scheduled air service to South America.
June 1946: BSAA expanded its network by introducing services onwards to Santiago, extending Britain's commercial air links across the South American continent.
01/08/1946: Following the Civil Aviation Act 1946, BSAA became the government-owned British South American Airways Corporation. Responsibility for British services to South America officially passed to the new state corporation. Later that year its remit expanded to include routes to the Caribbean, Central America and the west coast of South America.
1946–1947: BSAA built an extensive network linking Britain with:
ArgentinaBrazilUruguayChileBermudaThe CaribbeanCentral America
The airline primarily operated Avro Lancastrian and Avro York aircraft while awaiting newer long-range airliners.
January 1947: BSAA acquired a majority interest in British West Indian Airways (BWIA), providing technical management and helping to develop Caribbean air services.
May 1947: The airline conducted pioneering experimental flights to Bermuda using in-flight refuelling over the Azores. Although technically successful, aerial refuelling was not adopted for regular passenger services.
1947: BSAA became one of the few post-war British airlines to report an operating surplus during its first financial period as a government corporation, demonstrating the commercial potential of South Atlantic services despite the challenges of long-range operations.
1948: The airline increasingly concentrated on freight operations while government reviews considered the future of the UK's long-haul airline structure.
15/03/1949: The UK Government announced that BSAA would be amalgamated with British Overseas Airways Corporation to simplify Britain's long-haul airline system and eliminate duplication between the two state-owned corporations.
30/07/1949: BSAA formally merged into BOAC under the Air Corporations Act 1949, ending just over three years of independent operations as the UK's specialist South American airline.
01/01/1950: The former BSAA network officially became BOAC's South American Division, preserving many of the airline's routes and expertise within Britain's principal long-haul carrier.
01/01/1946: BSAA operated its first proving flight from the newly opened London Heathrow Airport to South America using an Avro Lancastrian.
15/03/1946: The airline inaugurated its first scheduled passenger service between London and Buenos Aires via Lisbon, Bathurst, Natal, Rio de Janeiro and Montevideo. This became Britain's first regular scheduled air service to South America.
June 1946: BSAA expanded its network by introducing services onwards to Santiago, extending Britain's commercial air links across the South American continent.
01/08/1946: Following the Civil Aviation Act 1946, BSAA became the government-owned British South American Airways Corporation. Responsibility for British services to South America officially passed to the new state corporation. Later that year its remit expanded to include routes to the Caribbean, Central America and the west coast of South America.
1946–1947: BSAA built an extensive network linking Britain with:
ArgentinaBrazilUruguayChileBermudaThe CaribbeanCentral America
The airline primarily operated Avro Lancastrian and Avro York aircraft while awaiting newer long-range airliners.
January 1947: BSAA acquired a majority interest in British West Indian Airways (BWIA), providing technical management and helping to develop Caribbean air services.
May 1947: The airline conducted pioneering experimental flights to Bermuda using in-flight refuelling over the Azores. Although technically successful, aerial refuelling was not adopted for regular passenger services.
1947: BSAA became one of the few post-war British airlines to report an operating surplus during its first financial period as a government corporation, demonstrating the commercial potential of South Atlantic services despite the challenges of long-range operations.
1948: The airline increasingly concentrated on freight operations while government reviews considered the future of the UK's long-haul airline structure.
15/03/1949: The UK Government announced that BSAA would be amalgamated with British Overseas Airways Corporation to simplify Britain's long-haul airline system and eliminate duplication between the two state-owned corporations.
30/07/1949: BSAA formally merged into BOAC under the Air Corporations Act 1949, ending just over three years of independent operations as the UK's specialist South American airline.
01/01/1950: The former BSAA network officially became BOAC's South American Division, preserving many of the airline's routes and expertise within Britain's principal long-haul carrier.
British United (CI) Airways
British United (CI) Airways
1962 - 1968
> British United Island Airways
Main base: JerseyIATA: JY ICAO: ---Call sign: -
British United (Channel Islands) Airways was a regional subsidiary/division of the British United Airways group, created during their major reorganisation in 1962 following the acquisition of Jersey Airlines and the British Aviation Services/Silver City interests. It was responsible principally for the Channel Islands and Isle of Man networks, rather than being part of BUA's mainline Gatwick operation.
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Fleet history
The British United (CI) Airways fleet was closely integrated with that of the wider British United group. Aircraft were frequently transferred, leased or rotated between British United Airways, British United (CI) Airways, British United Air Ferries, Morton Airways, Transair and Alares Development Company Limited (the asset management and investment arm). Aircraft would retain the common livery of either British United or BUA or a mixture.
Consequently, contemporary photographs and registration records do not always provide a definitive distinction between the individual operating companies. The following list therefore includes aircraft known to have been operated by, allocated to, or photographed in service with British United (CI) Airways, with individual registration histories shown where sufficiently established.
de Havilland DH-114 HeronG-ANSZ [ During period registered to Alares / Morton ]G-ANWZ [ During period registered to Alares ]
Douglas DC-3 / C-47*from Silver CityG-AKNB* 01/08/1963 > 01/11/1968 > BUIAG-ALPN* 01/08/1963 > 01/11/1968G-AMJU 01/08/1963 > 01/11/1968 > BUIAG-AMPZ [ During period registered to Transair ]G-AMWVG-AMYJG-AMYVG-AMYXG-AMZF [ During period registered to Alares ]G-AMZG [ During period registered to Alares ]G-ANAEG-ANEGG-ANTB [ During period registered to Alares ]G-ANTC 12/09/1966 > 12/09/1968G-AOBNG-AOUD [ During period registered to Alares / Morton ]
Handley Page HPR-7 Herald 200continued from Jersey AirlinesG-APWE 01/08/1963 > 01/11/1968 > BUIAG-APWF 01/08/1963 > 01/11/1968 > BUIAG-APWG 01/08/1963 > 01/11/1968 > BUIAG-APWH 01/08/1963 > 01/11/1968 > BUIAG-APWI 01/08/1963 > 01/11/1968 > BUIAG-APWJ 01/08/1963 > 01/11/1968 > BUIAcontinued from BUAG-ASKK 08/08/1967 > 01/11/1968 > BUIAG-AVEZ 09/04/1968 > 01/11/1968 > BUIA
The British United (CI) Airways fleet was closely integrated with that of the wider British United group. Aircraft were frequently transferred, leased or rotated between British United Airways, British United (CI) Airways, British United Air Ferries, Morton Airways, Transair and Alares Development Company Limited (the asset management and investment arm). Aircraft would retain the common livery of either British United or BUA or a mixture.
Consequently, contemporary photographs and registration records do not always provide a definitive distinction between the individual operating companies. The following list therefore includes aircraft known to have been operated by, allocated to, or photographed in service with British United (CI) Airways, with individual registration histories shown where sufficiently established.
de Havilland DH-114 HeronG-ANSZ [ During period registered to Alares / Morton ]G-ANWZ [ During period registered to Alares ]
Douglas DC-3 / C-47*from Silver CityG-AKNB* 01/08/1963 > 01/11/1968 > BUIAG-ALPN* 01/08/1963 > 01/11/1968G-AMJU 01/08/1963 > 01/11/1968 > BUIAG-AMPZ [ During period registered to Transair ]G-AMWVG-AMYJG-AMYVG-AMYXG-AMZF [ During period registered to Alares ]G-AMZG [ During period registered to Alares ]G-ANAEG-ANEGG-ANTB [ During period registered to Alares ]G-ANTC 12/09/1966 > 12/09/1968G-AOBNG-AOUD [ During period registered to Alares / Morton ]
Handley Page HPR-7 Herald 200continued from Jersey AirlinesG-APWE 01/08/1963 > 01/11/1968 > BUIAG-APWF 01/08/1963 > 01/11/1968 > BUIAG-APWG 01/08/1963 > 01/11/1968 > BUIAG-APWH 01/08/1963 > 01/11/1968 > BUIAG-APWI 01/08/1963 > 01/11/1968 > BUIAG-APWJ 01/08/1963 > 01/11/1968 > BUIAcontinued from BUAG-ASKK 08/08/1967 > 01/11/1968 > BUIAG-AVEZ 09/04/1968 > 01/11/1968 > BUIA
Historical Timeline
20/05/1962: Jersey Airlines joins the British United/Air Holdings group.
01/11/1962: British United (Channel Islands) Airways was established as part of the reorganisation. It combines the Channel Islands/Isle of Man passenger and freight operations associated with Jersey Airlines and Silver City.
01/08/1963: the Jersey Airlines name finally disappears, with the operation formally operating as British United (CI) Airways. This date is particularly useful because some sources loosely describe the airline as existing from 1962, while others use August 1963 for the actual name change.
1963–1967: the airline operates a mixed fleet of DC-3 Dakotas and Handley Page Heralds, with the Heralds increasingly taking over the principal passenger routes. There was also considerable interchange of aircraft with other BUA group companies, which is one reason the photographic record can be confusing.
1965–1967: the group rationalises the regional operation, with some aircraft and routes moving to Morton Air Services and other BUA subsidiaries.
01/11/1968: British United (CI) Airways is absorbed into the newly created British United Island Airways (BUIA) along with the Manx operation and Morton Air Services.
20/05/1962: Jersey Airlines joins the British United/Air Holdings group.
01/11/1962: British United (Channel Islands) Airways was established as part of the reorganisation. It combines the Channel Islands/Isle of Man passenger and freight operations associated with Jersey Airlines and Silver City.
01/08/1963: the Jersey Airlines name finally disappears, with the operation formally operating as British United (CI) Airways. This date is particularly useful because some sources loosely describe the airline as existing from 1962, while others use August 1963 for the actual name change.
1963–1967: the airline operates a mixed fleet of DC-3 Dakotas and Handley Page Heralds, with the Heralds increasingly taking over the principal passenger routes. There was also considerable interchange of aircraft with other BUA group companies, which is one reason the photographic record can be confusing.
1965–1967: the group rationalises the regional operation, with some aircraft and routes moving to Morton Air Services and other BUA subsidiaries.
01/11/1968: British United (CI) Airways is absorbed into the newly created British United Island Airways (BUIA) along with the Manx operation and Morton Air Services.
British United Air Ferries (BUAF)
British United Air Ferries (BUAF)
1963 - 1967
> British Air Ferries
Main base: Southend Airport (SEN)IATA: VF ICAO: ---Call sign: -
01/01/1963: British United Air Ferries (BUAF) was formed through the merger of Silver City Airways air ferry division and Channel Air Bridge, bringing together the UK's two leading vehicle air ferry operators. BUAF was a wholly private, British independent car and passenger ferry airline specialising in cross-Channel ferry flights carrying cars and their owners between its numerous bases in Southern England, the Channel Islands and Continental Europe.
01/10/1967: The airline changed its name to British Air Ferries (BAF)
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01/10/1967: The airline changed its name to British Air Ferries (BAF)
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ATL-98 Carvair*continued from Channel Air Bridge
G-ANYB* 01/01/1963 > 01/10/1967 > BAFG-AOFW 09/10/1963 > 01/10/1967 > BAFG-APNH 27/08/1964 > 01/10/1967 > BAFG-ARSD* 01/01/1963 > 01/10/1967 > BAFG-ASDC 11/01/1963 > 01/10/1967 > BAFG-ASHZ 06/05/1963 > 01/10/1967 > BAFG-ASKG 12/07/1963 > 01/10/1967 > BAFG-ASKN 02/03/1964 > 01/10/1967 > BAFG-ATRV 07/03/1966 > 17/04/1967
Bristol 170 Freighter
Bristol 170 Freighter Mk.21continued from Silver CityG-AHJI 01/01/1963 > 06/12/1965G-AIME 01/01/1963 > 02/06/1964
Bristol 170 Freighter Mk.31EG-ANMF 13/04/1965 > 01/10/1967 > BAF
Bristol 170 Freighter Mk.32*Sikver City/BritaviaG-AMLP 13/04/1965 > 01/10/1967 > BAFG-AMSA* 01/01/1963 > 17/04/1967G-AMWB* 01/01/1963 > 01/10/1967 > BAFG-AMWC* 01/01/1963 > 01/10/1967 > BAFG-AMWE* 01/01/1963 > 01/10/1967 > BAFG-AMWF* 01/01/1963 > 01/10/1967 > BAFG-ANVR 13/04/1965 > 01/10/1967 > BAFG-ANVS 13/04/1965 > 01/10/1967 > BAFG-ANWJ* 01/01/1963 > 01/10/1967 > BAFG-ANWK* 01/01/1963 > 01/10/1967 > BAFG-ANWL* 01/01/1963 > 01/10/1967 > BAFG-ANWM* 01/01/1963 > 01/10/1967 > BAFG-ANWN* 01/01/1963 > 01/10/1967 > BAFG-AOUU 13/04/1965 > 12/06/1967G-AOUV 13/04/1965 > 01/10/1967 > BAFG-APAV 13/04/1965 > 01/10/1967 > BAFG-APAV 13/04/1965 > 01/10/1967 > BAF
Bristol 170 Freighter Mk.31EG-ANMF 13/04/1965 > 01/10/1967 > BAF
Bristol 170 Freighter Mk.32*Sikver City/BritaviaG-AMLP 13/04/1965 > 01/10/1967 > BAFG-AMSA* 01/01/1963 > 17/04/1967G-AMWB* 01/01/1963 > 01/10/1967 > BAFG-AMWC* 01/01/1963 > 01/10/1967 > BAFG-AMWE* 01/01/1963 > 01/10/1967 > BAFG-AMWF* 01/01/1963 > 01/10/1967 > BAFG-ANVR 13/04/1965 > 01/10/1967 > BAFG-ANVS 13/04/1965 > 01/10/1967 > BAFG-ANWJ* 01/01/1963 > 01/10/1967 > BAFG-ANWK* 01/01/1963 > 01/10/1967 > BAFG-ANWL* 01/01/1963 > 01/10/1967 > BAFG-ANWM* 01/01/1963 > 01/10/1967 > BAFG-ANWN* 01/01/1963 > 01/10/1967 > BAFG-AOUU 13/04/1965 > 12/06/1967G-AOUV 13/04/1965 > 01/10/1967 > BAFG-APAV 13/04/1965 > 01/10/1967 > BAFG-APAV 13/04/1965 > 01/10/1967 > BAF
Timeline
1963
Operations commenced from Southend, Lydd (Ferryfield) and Bournemouth/Hurn, providing scheduled vehicle ferry, passenger and freight services across the English Channel.
The airline enjoyed a successful first year, carrying an average of around 3,400 passengers and over 800 motor vehicles every day, demonstrating the popularity of cross-Channel air ferry travel before the widespread use of roll-on/roll-off ferries and the Channel Tunnel.
1964
BUAF expanded its network including the introduction of additional Bristol Freighter services from Coventry and later Manchester to Calais.
During the Mid-1960s, the airline continued developing both scheduled and charter operations, transporting:
Private motoristsCommercial vehiclesFreightHolidaymakersLivestockAircraft engines and industrial cargo
01/10/1967: As vehicle ferry traffic by sea increased, BUAF gradually reduced its dedicated air ferry operations. The airline officially shortened its name from British United Air Ferries to British Air Ferries (BAF), reflecting a broader focus on passenger and freight charter services rather than purely vehicle ferry operations.
1963
Operations commenced from Southend, Lydd (Ferryfield) and Bournemouth/Hurn, providing scheduled vehicle ferry, passenger and freight services across the English Channel.
The airline enjoyed a successful first year, carrying an average of around 3,400 passengers and over 800 motor vehicles every day, demonstrating the popularity of cross-Channel air ferry travel before the widespread use of roll-on/roll-off ferries and the Channel Tunnel.
1964
BUAF expanded its network including the introduction of additional Bristol Freighter services from Coventry and later Manchester to Calais.
During the Mid-1960s, the airline continued developing both scheduled and charter operations, transporting:
Private motoristsCommercial vehiclesFreightHolidaymakersLivestockAircraft engines and industrial cargo
01/10/1967: As vehicle ferry traffic by sea increased, BUAF gradually reduced its dedicated air ferry operations. The airline officially shortened its name from British United Air Ferries to British Air Ferries (BAF), reflecting a broader focus on passenger and freight charter services rather than purely vehicle ferry operations.
British United Airways (BUA)
British United Airways (BUA)
1960 - 1970
> Caledonian
Main base: Gatwick (LGW / EGKK)IATA: BR ICAO: BUACall sign: BRITISH UNITED
01/03/1960: The merger between Airwork Services and Hunting-Clan was officially announced.19/05/1960: Airwork changed its name to British United Airways in preparation for the complete integration.
01/06/1960: Morton Air Services becomes part of the British United/Air Holdings group.27/06/1960: The consolidation of the corporate and operational interests was declared complete.01/07/1960: Hunting-Clan officially dissolved into the new British United Airways group, shifting operations to Gatwick.30/11/1970: Acquired by Caledonian Airwaysv Tap for Fleet details v
01/06/1960: Morton Air Services becomes part of the British United/Air Holdings group.27/06/1960: The consolidation of the corporate and operational interests was declared complete.01/07/1960: Hunting-Clan officially dissolved into the new British United Airways group, shifting operations to Gatwick.30/11/1970: Acquired by Caledonian Airwaysv Tap for Fleet details v
Fleet history
BAC 1-11 Series 200G-ASJA 06/06/1963 > 14/10/1969G-ASJB 06/06/1963 > 18/03/1964G-ASJC 06/06/1963 > 30/11/1970 > Caledonian//BUAG-ASJD 06/06/1963 > 30/11/1970 > Caledonian//BUAG-ASJE 06/06/1963 > 30/11/1970 > Caledonian//BUAG-ASJF 06/06/1963 > 30/11/1970 > Caledonian//BUAG-ASJG 06/06/1963 > 30/11/1970 > Caledonian//BUAG-ASJH 06/06/1963 > 30/11/1970 > Caledonian//BUAG-ASJI 06/06/1963 > 30/11/1970 > Caledonian//BUAG-ASJJ 06/06/1963 > 14/01/1969G-ASTJ 27/05/1964 > 30/11/1970 > Caledonian//BUA
BAC 1-11 Series 400G-AWKJ [ Leased from Channel Airways Ltd ]
BAC 1-11 Series 500G-AWYR 11/09/1969 > 30/11/1970 > Caledonian//BUAG-AWYS 11/09/1969 > 30/11/1970 > Caledonian//BUAG-AWYT 11/09/1969 > 30/11/1970 > Caledonian//BUAG-AWYU 11/09/1969 > 30/11/1970 > Caledonian//BUAG-AWYV 11/09/1969 > 30/11/1970 > Caledonian//BUAG-AXJK 18/07/1969 > 30/11/1970 > Caledonian//BUAG-AXJL 18/07/1969 > 30/11/1970 > Caledonian//BUAG-AXJM 18/07/1969 > 30/11/1970 > Caledonian//BUA
BAC VC-10G-ARTA 15/04/1969 > 30/11/1970 > Caledonian//BUAG-ASIW 29/04/1963 > 30/11/1970 > Caledonian//BUAG-ASIX 29/05/1963 > 30/11/1970 > Caledonian//BUAG-ATDJ 04/05/1965 > 30/11/1970 > Caledonian//BUA
Bristol 175 Britannia 300G-ANCD 01/07/1960 > 28/11/1963G-ANCE [ Leased ]G-ANCH 04/06/1965 > 07/10/1966
Bristol 175 Britannia 310G-AOVA [ Leased ]G-AOVE [ Leased from BOAC ]G-AOVI [ Leased from BOAC ]G-APNA 01/07/1960 > 31/07/1969 [ Hunting-Clan ]G-APNB 01/07/1960 > 31/07/1969 [ Hunting-Clan ]G-ARWZ [ Leased from El Al ]G-ARXA [ Leased from El Al ]G-ASFU [ Leased from El Al ]G-ASFV [ Leased from El Al ]
de Haviland DH-114 Heron 1G-AOXL 01/06/1960 > 04/05/1961 [ Morton ]G-AOGO 01/06/1960 > 04/05/1961 [ Morton ]G-APKU 17/10/1961 > 06/07/1962
Douglas DC-3 / C-47*G-AKNBG-AMHJG-AMPZG-AMRAG-AMWVG-AMYJG-AMYVG-ANAEG-ANTCG-AOBN
Douglas DC-4G-AOXK 01/07/1960 > 17/06/1963 [ Air Charter ]
Douglas DC-6BG-ARXZ 19/03/1962 > 16/10/1964
Douglas C-54G-AOFW 01/07/1960 > 03/10/1963G-APID [ Leased ]G-AREK 07/08/1960 > 18/08/1960
Handley Page HPR.7 HeraldG-ASBP 22/06/1962 > 17/02/1966G-ASKK 17/03/1967 > 08/08/1967G-AVEZ 31/01/1967 > 09/04/1968
Vickers Viscount*G-AODGG-AODHG-AOXUG-AOXVG-APKGG-APNDG-APNEG-APTBG-APTCG-APTDG-ARBYG-ARERG-ARGRG-ASED
*Aircraft within the British United group were frequently transferred, leased or rotated between British United Airways, British United (CI) Airways, British United Air Ferries, Morton Airways, Transair and Alares Development Company Limited (the asset management and investment arm). Aircraft would retain the common livery of either British United or BUA or a mixture.
Consequently, contemporary photographs and registration records do not always provide a definitive distinction between the individual operating companies. The following list therefore includes aircraft known to have been operated by, allocated to, or photographed in service with British United Airways, with individual registration histories shown where sufficiently established.
BAC 1-11 Series 200G-ASJA 06/06/1963 > 14/10/1969G-ASJB 06/06/1963 > 18/03/1964G-ASJC 06/06/1963 > 30/11/1970 > Caledonian//BUAG-ASJD 06/06/1963 > 30/11/1970 > Caledonian//BUAG-ASJE 06/06/1963 > 30/11/1970 > Caledonian//BUAG-ASJF 06/06/1963 > 30/11/1970 > Caledonian//BUAG-ASJG 06/06/1963 > 30/11/1970 > Caledonian//BUAG-ASJH 06/06/1963 > 30/11/1970 > Caledonian//BUAG-ASJI 06/06/1963 > 30/11/1970 > Caledonian//BUAG-ASJJ 06/06/1963 > 14/01/1969G-ASTJ 27/05/1964 > 30/11/1970 > Caledonian//BUA
BAC 1-11 Series 400G-AWKJ [ Leased from Channel Airways Ltd ]
BAC 1-11 Series 500G-AWYR 11/09/1969 > 30/11/1970 > Caledonian//BUAG-AWYS 11/09/1969 > 30/11/1970 > Caledonian//BUAG-AWYT 11/09/1969 > 30/11/1970 > Caledonian//BUAG-AWYU 11/09/1969 > 30/11/1970 > Caledonian//BUAG-AWYV 11/09/1969 > 30/11/1970 > Caledonian//BUAG-AXJK 18/07/1969 > 30/11/1970 > Caledonian//BUAG-AXJL 18/07/1969 > 30/11/1970 > Caledonian//BUAG-AXJM 18/07/1969 > 30/11/1970 > Caledonian//BUA
BAC VC-10G-ARTA 15/04/1969 > 30/11/1970 > Caledonian//BUAG-ASIW 29/04/1963 > 30/11/1970 > Caledonian//BUAG-ASIX 29/05/1963 > 30/11/1970 > Caledonian//BUAG-ATDJ 04/05/1965 > 30/11/1970 > Caledonian//BUA
Bristol 175 Britannia 300G-ANCD 01/07/1960 > 28/11/1963G-ANCE [ Leased ]G-ANCH 04/06/1965 > 07/10/1966
Bristol 175 Britannia 310G-AOVA [ Leased ]G-AOVE [ Leased from BOAC ]G-AOVI [ Leased from BOAC ]G-APNA 01/07/1960 > 31/07/1969 [ Hunting-Clan ]G-APNB 01/07/1960 > 31/07/1969 [ Hunting-Clan ]G-ARWZ [ Leased from El Al ]G-ARXA [ Leased from El Al ]G-ASFU [ Leased from El Al ]G-ASFV [ Leased from El Al ]
de Haviland DH-114 Heron 1G-AOXL 01/06/1960 > 04/05/1961 [ Morton ]G-AOGO 01/06/1960 > 04/05/1961 [ Morton ]G-APKU 17/10/1961 > 06/07/1962
Douglas DC-3 / C-47*G-AKNBG-AMHJG-AMPZG-AMRAG-AMWVG-AMYJG-AMYVG-ANAEG-ANTCG-AOBN
Douglas DC-4G-AOXK 01/07/1960 > 17/06/1963 [ Air Charter ]
Douglas DC-6BG-ARXZ 19/03/1962 > 16/10/1964
Douglas C-54G-AOFW 01/07/1960 > 03/10/1963G-APID [ Leased ]G-AREK 07/08/1960 > 18/08/1960
Handley Page HPR.7 HeraldG-ASBP 22/06/1962 > 17/02/1966G-ASKK 17/03/1967 > 08/08/1967G-AVEZ 31/01/1967 > 09/04/1968
Vickers Viscount*G-AODGG-AODHG-AOXUG-AOXVG-APKGG-APNDG-APNEG-APTBG-APTCG-APTDG-ARBYG-ARERG-ARGRG-ASED
*Aircraft within the British United group were frequently transferred, leased or rotated between British United Airways, British United (CI) Airways, British United Air Ferries, Morton Airways, Transair and Alares Development Company Limited (the asset management and investment arm). Aircraft would retain the common livery of either British United or BUA or a mixture.
Consequently, contemporary photographs and registration records do not always provide a definitive distinction between the individual operating companies. The following list therefore includes aircraft known to have been operated by, allocated to, or photographed in service with British United Airways, with individual registration histories shown where sufficiently established.
British United Island Airways (BUIA)
British United Island Airways (BUIA)
1968 - 1970
> British Island Airways (BIA)
Main base: Gatwick (LGW / EGKK)IATA: UK ICAO: BIACall sign: BRITISLAND
01/11/1968: BUIA formed as part of a reorganisation of the BUA group of companies.
20/07/1970: BUIA changed its name to British Island Airways (BIA) when BUA was sold to Caledonian Airwaysv Tap for Fleet details v
20/07/1970: BUIA changed its name to British Island Airways (BIA) when BUA was sold to Caledonian Airwaysv Tap for Fleet details v
Fleet history
de Havilland DH.114 Heron 1BSeen in BUIA livery whilst registered to Morton Air ServicesG-ANSZG-ANWZG-AOXL
Douglas C-47A / DC-3 DakotaG-AMHJ 01/11/1968 > 20/07/1970 > BIAG-AMRA 01/11/1968 > 03/06/1970G-AMSV 01/11/1968 > 03/06/1970
Handley Page HPR-7 HeraldG-APWE 01/11/1968 > 20/07/1970 > BIAG-APWG 01/11/1968 > 20/07/1970 > BIAG-APWH 01/11/1968 > 20/07/1970 > BIAG-APWJ 01/11/1968 > 20/07/1970 > BIAG-AVEZ 01/11/1968 > 20/07/1970 > BIA
de Havilland DH.114 Heron 1BSeen in BUIA livery whilst registered to Morton Air ServicesG-ANSZG-ANWZG-AOXL
Douglas C-47A / DC-3 DakotaG-AMHJ 01/11/1968 > 20/07/1970 > BIAG-AMRA 01/11/1968 > 03/06/1970G-AMSV 01/11/1968 > 03/06/1970
Handley Page HPR-7 HeraldG-APWE 01/11/1968 > 20/07/1970 > BIAG-APWG 01/11/1968 > 20/07/1970 > BIAG-APWH 01/11/1968 > 20/07/1970 > BIAG-APWJ 01/11/1968 > 20/07/1970 > BIAG-AVEZ 01/11/1968 > 20/07/1970 > BIA
British Westpoint Airlines
British Westpoint Airlines
1960 - 1966
Main base: Exeter Airport (EGTE)IATA: WP ICAO: BIACall sign: -
02/12/1960: Initially established as F & J MANN AIRWAYS
March 1961: Renamed Westpoint Aviation and commenced operating charters and summer pleasure flights from Exeter Airport
October 1963: Renamed British Westpoint Airlines.
May 1964: Acquired of Mayflower Air Services
May 1966: Ceased operationsv Tap for Fleet details v
March 1961: Renamed Westpoint Aviation and commenced operating charters and summer pleasure flights from Exeter Airport
October 1963: Renamed British Westpoint Airlines.
May 1964: Acquired of Mayflower Air Services
May 1966: Ceased operationsv Tap for Fleet details v
Fleet history
DH89A Dragon RapideG-AGSH 20/05/1964 > 30/05/1965G-AHKU 25/05/1964 > 01/07/1965G-AJCL 20/05/1964 > 01/07/1965G-AIUL [ ? ]G-AJCL 20/05/1964 > 01/07/1965G-ASKO 15/06/1965 > 22/07/1965
DH104 Dove 1G-AKET [ Leased ]
DH104 Dove 2G-ALCU [ Leased ]
DH104 Dove 5G-AROI [ ? ]
DH114 Heron 2EG-ATCZ 27/04/1965 > 19/01/1966
Douglas C47A Dakota 3G-AJHY 23/08/1961 > 06/10/1964G-AJHZ [ Leased from South Coast Air Services ]G-ALYF 21/03/1961 > 01/07/1965
Douglas C47B DakotaG-AMDB 28/03/1962 > 01/07/1965G-AMPO [ Leased from Aviation Overhauls ]
DH89A Dragon RapideG-AGSH 20/05/1964 > 30/05/1965G-AHKU 25/05/1964 > 01/07/1965G-AJCL 20/05/1964 > 01/07/1965G-AIUL [ ? ]G-AJCL 20/05/1964 > 01/07/1965G-ASKO 15/06/1965 > 22/07/1965
DH104 Dove 1G-AKET [ Leased ]
DH104 Dove 2G-ALCU [ Leased ]
DH104 Dove 5G-AROI [ ? ]
DH114 Heron 2EG-ATCZ 27/04/1965 > 19/01/1966
Douglas C47A Dakota 3G-AJHY 23/08/1961 > 06/10/1964G-AJHZ [ Leased from South Coast Air Services ]G-ALYF 21/03/1961 > 01/07/1965
Douglas C47B DakotaG-AMDB 28/03/1962 > 01/07/1965G-AMPO [ Leased from Aviation Overhauls ]
British World Airlines
British World Airlines
1993 - 2001
Main base: Southend (SEN / EGMC)IATA: VF ICAO: BWLCall sign: BRITWORLD
06/04/1993: British Air Ferries (BAF) became British World Airlines (BWA)
14/12/2001: BWA ceased tradingv Tap for Fleet details v
14/12/2001: BWA ceased tradingv Tap for Fleet details v
Fleet history
*continued from Britsh Air Ferries (BAF)
ATR 72-212G-OILA 28/03/1996 > 17/11/1999 >>>> G-BYTO 17/11/1999 > 02/12/1999G-OILB 30/05/1996 > 30/04/1999
BAC 1-11 Series 201ACG-ASJC* 06/04/1993 > 14/03/1994
BAC 1-11 Series 500G-AWWZ 03/10/1994 > 28/11/1994G-AXMG 03/10/1994 > 20/01/1995G-OBWA* 06/04/1993 > 15/05/2002G-OBWB* 06/04/1993 > 24/02/2000G-OBWC* 06/04/1993 > 01/02/2000G-OBWD* 06/04/1993 > 15/05/2002G-OBWE* 06/04/1993 > 15/05/2002G-OBWF* 06/04/1993 > 13/04/1995G-OBWG* 06/04/1993 > 13/04/1995G-OBWH* 06/04/1993 > 13/04/1995
Boeing 737-300G-OBWX 01/06/2000 > 14/12/2001G-OBWY 15/05/2000 > 14/12/2001G-OBWZ 28/03/2000 > 14/12/2001
Boeing 757-23AG-OBWS 12/07/2001 > 14/12/2001
British Aerospace 146-300G-BRAB* 06/04/1993 > 17/11/1994G-BTNU 22/04/1993 > 21/02/1994 31/03/1994 > 01/02/1996G-BTZN 13/04/1994 > 07/01/1997
British Aerospace BAe ATPG-OBWL 26/09/1997 > 14/12/2001G-OBWM 22/12/1997 > 14/12/2001G-OBWN 22/12/1998 > 14/12/2001G-OBWO 16/06/1997 > 14/12/2001G-OBWP 12/01/2000 > 14/12/2001G-OBWR 12/01/2000 > 14/12/2001
Handley Page HPR-7 HeraldG-ASVO* 06/04/1993 > 22/11/1993
Vickers ViscountAll continued from British Air Ferries (BAF)G-AOHM 06/04/1993 > 20/04/1999G-AOYP 06/04/1993 > 22/03/1994 >> >> G-PFBT 22/03/1994 > 05/06/1997G-AOYR 06/04/1993 > 07/07/1998G-APEY 06/04/1993 > 03/12/1997G-BFZL 06/04/1993 > 22/04/1997G-BLNB 06/04/1993 > 01/03/1994 >>>> G-OPFI 01/03/1994 > 20/04/1999G-BLOA 06/04/1993 > 07/07/1998G-CSZB 06/04/1993 > 19/08/1998G-OHOT 06/04/1993 > 07/07/1994G-AOYN 06/04/1993 > 05/10/1994 >>>> G-OPAS 05/10/1994 > 28/07/1997G-BBDK 06/04/1993 > 27/10/1994 >>>>G-OPFE 27/10/1994 > 10/05/1996
*continued from Britsh Air Ferries (BAF)
ATR 72-212G-OILA 28/03/1996 > 17/11/1999 >>>> G-BYTO 17/11/1999 > 02/12/1999G-OILB 30/05/1996 > 30/04/1999
BAC 1-11 Series 201ACG-ASJC* 06/04/1993 > 14/03/1994
BAC 1-11 Series 500G-AWWZ 03/10/1994 > 28/11/1994G-AXMG 03/10/1994 > 20/01/1995G-OBWA* 06/04/1993 > 15/05/2002G-OBWB* 06/04/1993 > 24/02/2000G-OBWC* 06/04/1993 > 01/02/2000G-OBWD* 06/04/1993 > 15/05/2002G-OBWE* 06/04/1993 > 15/05/2002G-OBWF* 06/04/1993 > 13/04/1995G-OBWG* 06/04/1993 > 13/04/1995G-OBWH* 06/04/1993 > 13/04/1995
Boeing 737-300G-OBWX 01/06/2000 > 14/12/2001G-OBWY 15/05/2000 > 14/12/2001G-OBWZ 28/03/2000 > 14/12/2001
Boeing 757-23AG-OBWS 12/07/2001 > 14/12/2001
British Aerospace 146-300G-BRAB* 06/04/1993 > 17/11/1994G-BTNU 22/04/1993 > 21/02/1994 31/03/1994 > 01/02/1996G-BTZN 13/04/1994 > 07/01/1997
British Aerospace BAe ATPG-OBWL 26/09/1997 > 14/12/2001G-OBWM 22/12/1997 > 14/12/2001G-OBWN 22/12/1998 > 14/12/2001G-OBWO 16/06/1997 > 14/12/2001G-OBWP 12/01/2000 > 14/12/2001G-OBWR 12/01/2000 > 14/12/2001
Handley Page HPR-7 HeraldG-ASVO* 06/04/1993 > 22/11/1993
Vickers ViscountAll continued from British Air Ferries (BAF)G-AOHM 06/04/1993 > 20/04/1999G-AOYP 06/04/1993 > 22/03/1994 >> >> G-PFBT 22/03/1994 > 05/06/1997G-AOYR 06/04/1993 > 07/07/1998G-APEY 06/04/1993 > 03/12/1997G-BFZL 06/04/1993 > 22/04/1997G-BLNB 06/04/1993 > 01/03/1994 >>>> G-OPFI 01/03/1994 > 20/04/1999G-BLOA 06/04/1993 > 07/07/1998G-CSZB 06/04/1993 > 19/08/1998G-OHOT 06/04/1993 > 07/07/1994G-AOYN 06/04/1993 > 05/10/1994 >>>> G-OPAS 05/10/1994 > 28/07/1997G-BBDK 06/04/1993 > 27/10/1994 >>>>G-OPFE 27/10/1994 > 10/05/1996
Main base: Plymouth (PLH / EGHD)IATA: BZ ICAO: BRWCall sign: BROWNAIR
Established in 1983, Brown Air Services was as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Brown International Group plc, a Yorkshire engineering company specialising in heavy plant equipment. Based at Leeds Bradford Airport, the airline was initially formed to provide executive transport for Brown Group personnel before expanding into public air services.
Expansion continued during 1985 with the introduction of a Grumman Gulfstream I and, in 1986, a leased Shorts 330 operating a Leeds–Glasgow route. With the expansion programme came the rebranded name of Capital Airlines in 1987.v Tap for Fleet details and historical timeline v
Expansion continued during 1985 with the introduction of a Grumman Gulfstream I and, in 1986, a leased Shorts 330 operating a Leeds–Glasgow route. With the expansion programme came the rebranded name of Capital Airlines in 1987.v Tap for Fleet details and historical timeline v
Fleet history
Cessna 441 Conquest IIG-MOXY [ Operated by Brown Air on behalf of Moxy Dump trucks ]
Grumman Gulfstream IG-BRWN 13/12/1985 > 09/09/1988
Shorts SD3-30 Variant 100G-BEEO 01/04/1986 > 18/06/1987*[ Leased from Jersey European Airways ]
*Lease dates sourced from planespotters.net
Cessna 441 Conquest IIG-MOXY [ Operated by Brown Air on behalf of Moxy Dump trucks ]
Grumman Gulfstream IG-BRWN 13/12/1985 > 09/09/1988
Shorts SD3-30 Variant 100G-BEEO 01/04/1986 > 18/06/1987*[ Leased from Jersey European Airways ]
*Lease dates sourced from planespotters.net
Historical timeline
1983
Brown Air Services established as a subsidiary of Brown International Group plc., based at Leeds Bradford Airport.
01/10/1984
Scheduled passenger operations commenced between Leeds Bradford and Oslo using a Cessna 441 Conquest II.Services later opened to the general public.
1985
Grumman Gulfstream I introduced.Frankfurt service developed via Humberside.
May 1986
Leased Shorts 330 introduced on the Leeds–Glasgow route following Metropolitan Airways' collapse.
26/04/1987
Cessna 441 G-MOXY lost in a fatal accident at Blackbushe.
12/10/1987
Brown Air Services renamed Capital Airlines, marking the start of a significant expansion programme.
1983
Brown Air Services established as a subsidiary of Brown International Group plc., based at Leeds Bradford Airport.
01/10/1984
Scheduled passenger operations commenced between Leeds Bradford and Oslo using a Cessna 441 Conquest II.Services later opened to the general public.
1985
Grumman Gulfstream I introduced.Frankfurt service developed via Humberside.
May 1986
Leased Shorts 330 introduced on the Leeds–Glasgow route following Metropolitan Airways' collapse.
26/04/1987
Cessna 441 G-MOXY lost in a fatal accident at Blackbushe.
12/10/1987
Brown Air Services renamed Capital Airlines, marking the start of a significant expansion programme.
Brymon Airways
Brymon Airways
1970 - 1992
> Brymon European Airways
Main base: Plymouth (PLH / EGHD)IATA: BC ICAO: BRYCall sign: BRYMON
26/01/1970: Established as Brymon Aviation Limited operating as Brymon Airways
25/10/1992: Merged with Birmingham European Airways to form Brymon European Airwaysv Tap for Fleet details v
25/10/1992: Merged with Birmingham European Airways to form Brymon European Airwaysv Tap for Fleet details v
Fleet history
All aircraft continued with Brymon European, except *
Britten-Norman BN-2A IslanderG-AXXJ 02/10/1972 > 28/11/1977G-BADK 08/09/1972 > 18/10/1972
de Havilland Canada DHC-6-310 Twin OtterG-BDHC 10/04/1974 > 26/09/1979G-BFGP 22/11/1977 > 19/09/1979G-BGMC 29/03/1979 > 28/05/1982G-BGMD 06/07/1979 > 28/05/1982G-BGZP 21/01/1980 > 02/03/1983G-BHUY 29/05/1980 > 17/09/1980G-BIHO 09/01/1981 > 09/10/1991G-BWRB 07/05/1980 > 09/11/1989
de Havilland Canada DHC-7-100 Dash 7G-BOAY 15/08/1993 > 09/06/1988G-BOAZ [ Leased from British Midland ]*G-BRYA 03/10/1981 > 25/10/1992G-BRYB 17/11/1981 > 25/10/1992G-BRYC 22/07/1981 > 25/10/1992G-BRYD 24/12/1987 > 25/10/1992G-BRYE 05/05/1989 > 25/10/1992G-BRYF 03/10/1991 > 05/11/1991*
de Havilland Canada DHC-8-100 Dash 8G-BRYG 23/10/1990 > 25/10/1992G-BRYH 15/11/1990 > 25/10/1992
de Havilland Canada DHC-8-311 Dash 8G-BRYI 26/03/1991 > 25/10/1992G-BRYJ 27/03/1992 > 25/10/1992
Handley Page HeraldG-ATIG 14/01/1977 > 22/12/1982*
Short SD3-30 Variant 100G-BGNB [ Leased from Gill Air ]*G-BIRN [ Leased from Air Ecosse ]*
Short 330-200G-BITV [ Leased from Fairflight ]*G-BITW [ Leased from Fairflight ]*G-BKDO [ Leased from Fairflight ]*
All aircraft continued with Brymon European, except *
Britten-Norman BN-2A IslanderG-AXXJ 02/10/1972 > 28/11/1977G-BADK 08/09/1972 > 18/10/1972
de Havilland Canada DHC-6-310 Twin OtterG-BDHC 10/04/1974 > 26/09/1979G-BFGP 22/11/1977 > 19/09/1979G-BGMC 29/03/1979 > 28/05/1982G-BGMD 06/07/1979 > 28/05/1982G-BGZP 21/01/1980 > 02/03/1983G-BHUY 29/05/1980 > 17/09/1980G-BIHO 09/01/1981 > 09/10/1991G-BWRB 07/05/1980 > 09/11/1989
de Havilland Canada DHC-7-100 Dash 7G-BOAY 15/08/1993 > 09/06/1988G-BOAZ [ Leased from British Midland ]*G-BRYA 03/10/1981 > 25/10/1992G-BRYB 17/11/1981 > 25/10/1992G-BRYC 22/07/1981 > 25/10/1992G-BRYD 24/12/1987 > 25/10/1992G-BRYE 05/05/1989 > 25/10/1992G-BRYF 03/10/1991 > 05/11/1991*
de Havilland Canada DHC-8-100 Dash 8G-BRYG 23/10/1990 > 25/10/1992G-BRYH 15/11/1990 > 25/10/1992
de Havilland Canada DHC-8-311 Dash 8G-BRYI 26/03/1991 > 25/10/1992G-BRYJ 27/03/1992 > 25/10/1992
Handley Page HeraldG-ATIG 14/01/1977 > 22/12/1982*
Short SD3-30 Variant 100G-BGNB [ Leased from Gill Air ]*G-BIRN [ Leased from Air Ecosse ]*
Short 330-200G-BITV [ Leased from Fairflight ]*G-BITW [ Leased from Fairflight ]*G-BKDO [ Leased from Fairflight ]*
Main base: Plymouth (PLH / EGHD)IATA: BC ICAO: BRYCall sign: BRYMON
25/10/1992: Brymon European Airways formed from the merger of Birmingham European Airways and Brymon Airways
01/08/1993: Brymon European split up with the old Brymon operations purchased by British Airways (Brymon) and the former Birmingham European operations purchased by Maersk Air to form Maersk Air UK Ltd.v Tap for Fleet details v
01/08/1993: Brymon European split up with the old Brymon operations purchased by British Airways (Brymon) and the former Birmingham European operations purchased by Maersk Air to form Maersk Air UK Ltd.v Tap for Fleet details v
Fleet history
BAC 1-11 Series 400G-AVGP 25/10/1992 > 01/08/1993G-AWBL 25/10/1992 > 01/08/1993G-BBME 25/10/1992 > 01/08/1993G-BBMG 25/10/1992 > 01/08/1993
BAC 1-11 Series 500G-AWYS 07/03/1993 > 01/08/1993
British Aerospace Jetstream 3102G-CBEA 25/10/1992 > 01/08/1993G-OBEA 25/10/1992 > 01/08/1993G-WMCC 25/10/1992 > 01/08/1993
de Havilland Canada DHC-7-100G-BRYA 25/10/1992 > 01/08/1993G-BRYB 25/10/1992 > 01/08/1993G-BRYC 25/10/1992 > 01/08/1993G-BRYD 25/10/1992 > 01/08/1993G-BRYE 25/10/1992 > 01/08/1993
de Havilland Canada DHC-8-102AG-BRYG 25/10/1992 > 01/08/1993G-BRYH 25/10/1992 > 01/08/1993
de Havilland Canada DHC-8-311G-BRYI 25/10/1992 > 01/08/1993G-BRYJ 25/10/1992 > 01/08/1993
Grumman G-159 GulfstreamG-BMOW 25/10/1992 > 22/12/1992
BAC 1-11 Series 400G-AVGP 25/10/1992 > 01/08/1993G-AWBL 25/10/1992 > 01/08/1993G-BBME 25/10/1992 > 01/08/1993G-BBMG 25/10/1992 > 01/08/1993
BAC 1-11 Series 500G-AWYS 07/03/1993 > 01/08/1993
British Aerospace Jetstream 3102G-CBEA 25/10/1992 > 01/08/1993G-OBEA 25/10/1992 > 01/08/1993G-WMCC 25/10/1992 > 01/08/1993
de Havilland Canada DHC-7-100G-BRYA 25/10/1992 > 01/08/1993G-BRYB 25/10/1992 > 01/08/1993G-BRYC 25/10/1992 > 01/08/1993G-BRYD 25/10/1992 > 01/08/1993G-BRYE 25/10/1992 > 01/08/1993
de Havilland Canada DHC-8-102AG-BRYG 25/10/1992 > 01/08/1993G-BRYH 25/10/1992 > 01/08/1993
de Havilland Canada DHC-8-311G-BRYI 25/10/1992 > 01/08/1993G-BRYJ 25/10/1992 > 01/08/1993
Grumman G-159 GulfstreamG-BMOW 25/10/1992 > 22/12/1992
Business Air
Business Air
1987 - 1998
> British Midland Commuter
Main base: Aberdeen Dyce (ABZ / EGPD)IATA: II ICAO: GNTCall sign: GRANITE
14/05/1987: Airline established
15/08/1987: Commenced operations
29/03/1998: Acquired by British Midland to become British Midland Commuterv Tap for Fleet details v
15/08/1987: Commenced operations
29/03/1998: Acquired by British Midland to become British Midland Commuterv Tap for Fleet details v
Fleet history
British Aerospace 146-200G-DEBC 20/03/2000 > 29/03/2000G-GNTZ 26/11/1994 > 21/04/1998
Embraer EMB-110 BandeiranteG-BGYT [ Leased ]G-BGYV [ Leased ]G-BKWB [ Leased ]G-BLVG [ Leased ]G-BTAA [ Leased ]G-LATC [ Leased ]
Hawker Siddeley HS-748 Srs.2A/266G-BMFT [ Leased from Euroair Transport Ltd ]
Saab-Scania SF340AG-GNTA 05/04/1991 > 31/05/2000G-GNTB 30/09/1991 > 07/06/2000G-GNTC 25/09/1992 > 13/10/1999G-GNTD [ Leased ]G-GNTE [ Leased ]G-GNTF [ Leased ]G-GNTG [ Leased ]
Saab-Scania SF340BG-GNTH [ Leased ]G-GNTI [ Leased ]G-GNTJ [ Leased ]G-RUNG 03/06/1997 > 23/06/1999
Short 360-100G-OJSY 26/05/1992 > 21/12/1995
British Aerospace 146-200G-DEBC 20/03/2000 > 29/03/2000G-GNTZ 26/11/1994 > 21/04/1998
Embraer EMB-110 BandeiranteG-BGYT [ Leased ]G-BGYV [ Leased ]G-BKWB [ Leased ]G-BLVG [ Leased ]G-BTAA [ Leased ]G-LATC [ Leased ]
Hawker Siddeley HS-748 Srs.2A/266G-BMFT [ Leased from Euroair Transport Ltd ]
Saab-Scania SF340AG-GNTA 05/04/1991 > 31/05/2000G-GNTB 30/09/1991 > 07/06/2000G-GNTC 25/09/1992 > 13/10/1999G-GNTD [ Leased ]G-GNTE [ Leased ]G-GNTF [ Leased ]G-GNTG [ Leased ]
Saab-Scania SF340BG-GNTH [ Leased ]G-GNTI [ Leased ]G-GNTJ [ Leased ]G-RUNG 03/06/1997 > 23/06/1999
Short 360-100G-OJSY 26/05/1992 > 21/12/1995
Buzz
Buzz
1999 - 2004
Main base: Stansted (STN / EGSS)IATA: UK ICAO: BUZCall sign: BUZZ
1999: Airline established by KLM as a sub-brand of KLM uk
04/01/2000: Commenced operations
10/04/2003: Acquired by Ryanair
28/04/2003: Restarted as Buzz Stansted
31/10/2004: Operations ceasedv Tap for Fleet details v
04/01/2000: Commenced operations
10/04/2003: Acquired by Ryanair
28/04/2003: Restarted as Buzz Stansted
31/10/2004: Operations ceasedv Tap for Fleet details v
Fleet history
Boeing 737-300G-BZZA 27/01/2000 > 02/06/2003*G-BZZB 27/01/2000 > 07/05/2003*G-BZZE 13/12/2002 > 20/05/2003* > > 20/05/2003 > 13/12/2004**G-BZZF 28/01/2003 > 20/05/2003* > > 20/05/2003 > 24/11/2004**G-BZZG 04/03/2003 > 20/05/2003* > > 20/05/2003 > 13/12/2004**G-BZZH 18/03/2003 > 20/05/2003* > > 20/05/2003 > 09/12/2004**G-BZZI 27/03/2003 > 20/05/2003* > > 20/05/2003 > 09/12/2004**G-BZZJ 11/02/2003 > 20/05/2003* > > 20/05/2003 > 14/10/2004**G-CELS [ Leased from Channel Express ]
British Aerospace 146-300G-BSNR 21/11/1994 > 11/09/2003*G-BTTP 21/03/1994 > 22/12/2003*G-UKAC 25/10/1989 > 04/07/2003* > > 04/07/2003 > 25/02/2004** > > 25/02/2004 > 20/05/2004*G-UKAG 04/01/1991 > 12/06/2003* > > 12/06/2003 > 27/01/2004** > > 27/01/2004 > 27/09/2005*G-UKHP 26/10/1988 > 05/03/2004* > > 08/03/2004 > 10/03/2004*G-UKID 23/03/1990 > 23/06/2003* > > 23/06/2003 > 27/01/2004** > > 27/06/2004 > 11/06/2004*G-UKRC 11/03/1991 > 12/06/2003* > > 12/06/2003 > 27/01/2004** > > 27/06/2004 > 11/08/2005*G-UKSC 26/10/1988 > 11/09/2003**
*Registered to KLM UK Ltd [ Full period may not have been Buzz ]**Registered to Buzz Stansted Ltd
Boeing 737-300G-BZZA 27/01/2000 > 02/06/2003*G-BZZB 27/01/2000 > 07/05/2003*G-BZZE 13/12/2002 > 20/05/2003* > > 20/05/2003 > 13/12/2004**G-BZZF 28/01/2003 > 20/05/2003* > > 20/05/2003 > 24/11/2004**G-BZZG 04/03/2003 > 20/05/2003* > > 20/05/2003 > 13/12/2004**G-BZZH 18/03/2003 > 20/05/2003* > > 20/05/2003 > 09/12/2004**G-BZZI 27/03/2003 > 20/05/2003* > > 20/05/2003 > 09/12/2004**G-BZZJ 11/02/2003 > 20/05/2003* > > 20/05/2003 > 14/10/2004**G-CELS [ Leased from Channel Express ]
British Aerospace 146-300G-BSNR 21/11/1994 > 11/09/2003*G-BTTP 21/03/1994 > 22/12/2003*G-UKAC 25/10/1989 > 04/07/2003* > > 04/07/2003 > 25/02/2004** > > 25/02/2004 > 20/05/2004*G-UKAG 04/01/1991 > 12/06/2003* > > 12/06/2003 > 27/01/2004** > > 27/01/2004 > 27/09/2005*G-UKHP 26/10/1988 > 05/03/2004* > > 08/03/2004 > 10/03/2004*G-UKID 23/03/1990 > 23/06/2003* > > 23/06/2003 > 27/01/2004** > > 27/06/2004 > 11/06/2004*G-UKRC 11/03/1991 > 12/06/2003* > > 12/06/2003 > 27/01/2004** > > 27/06/2004 > 11/08/2005*G-UKSC 26/10/1988 > 11/09/2003**
*Registered to KLM UK Ltd [ Full period may not have been Buzz ]**Registered to Buzz Stansted Ltd
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