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BA Connect
BA Connect
2006 - 2007
> Flybe
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
03/11/2006: Acquired by Flybe
24/03/2007: Old BA Connect routes ceased
28/03/2002: Merged with British Regional Airlines and renamed British Airways Citiexpress
01/02/2006: Renamed BA Connect
03/11/2006: Acquired by Flybe
24/03/2007: Old BA Connect routes ceased
BAC Express Airlines
BAC Express Airlines
1992 - 2007
September 1992: Started operations as part of the BAC Group (established in 1982)
1995: Renamed BAC Aircraft
2005: Sold to the 2morrow Group
December 2007: re-branded HD Air inkeeping with HD Ferries, a 2morrow Group sister company
2009: Sold to Jutlandia Holdings
1995: Renamed BAC Aircraft
2005: Sold to the 2morrow Group
December 2007: re-branded HD Air inkeeping with HD Ferries, a 2morrow Group sister company
2009: Sold to Jutlandia Holdings
BEA Airtours
BEA Airtours
1969 - 1974
> British Airtours
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 Airways
31/03/1974: Renamed British Airtours, following the BEA/BOAC merger to British Airways
BKS Air Transport
BKS Air Transport
1952 - 1970
> Northeast Airlines
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 Airlines
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 Airlines
Blue Islands
Blue Islands
2006 - 2025
HQ: 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
August 1987: Started operations as Business Air
1998: Acquired by British Midland to become British Midland Commuter
2001: Changed name to Bmi Regional
16/02/2019: Operations ceased / in administration
1998: Acquired by British Midland to become British Midland Commuter
2001: Changed name to Bmi Regional
16/02/2019: Operations ceased / in administration
Baltic
Baltic
1986 - 1989
> British Air Ferries
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 1989
Following financial issues the airline was merged into British Air Ferries (BAF) in 1989
Berlin European UK
Berlin European UK
1985 - 1991
> Acquired by Germania
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 Germania
04/05/1988: Berlin European UK name adopted following change in route strategy 01/04/1991: Ceased operations and assets acquired by Germania
Birmingham European Airways
Birmingham European Airways
1989 - 1992
> Brymon Airways
1983: Initially established as Birmingham Executive Airways), based at Birmingham International Airport
1989: Renamed Birmingham European Airways
October 1992: merged with Brymon Airways to form Brymon European Airways
1989: Renamed Birmingham European Airways
October 1992: merged with Brymon Airways to form Brymon European Airways
Birmingham Executive Airways
Birmingham Executive Airways
1983 - 1989
> Birmingham European Airways
06/06/1983: commenced operations with 3 Jetstream 31 flying from Birmingham to Copenhagen, Zurich and Milan
1989: Renamed Birmingham European Airways
1989: Renamed Birmingham European Airways
Bmibaby Ltd
Bmibaby Ltd
2002 - 2012
24/01/2002: Founded
22/03/2003: Opertional flights commenced
09/09/2012: Operations ceased
22/03/2003: Opertional flights commenced
09/09/2012: Operations ceased
Britannia Airways
Britannia Airways
1964 - 2005
> Thomsonfly
01/12/1961: Founded
01/11/2005: Rebranded as Thomsonfly
01/11/2005: Rebranded as Thomsonfly
British Air Ferries
British Air Ferries
1967 - 1993
> British World Airlines
01/01/1963: British United Air Ferries (BUAF) established following the merger of Channel Air Bridge and Silver City Airways
September 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)
April 1993: Renamed British World Airlines (BWA)
September 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)
April 1993: Renamed British World Airlines (BWA)
British Air Services
British Air Services
1967 - 1973
> British Regional Airlines
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 .
1973: Became British Airways Regional Division following the formation of British Airways .
British Air Transport
British Air Transport
1932 - 1951
British Airtours
British Airtours
1974 - 1988
BEA Airtours < > Caledonian
24/04/1969: BEA Airtours established
31/03/1974: Renamed British Airtours, following the BEA/BOAC merger to British Airways
April 1988: Rebranded as Caledonian Airways
31/03/1974: Renamed British Airtours, following the BEA/BOAC merger to British Airways
April 1988: Rebranded as Caledonian Airways
British Airways Ltd
British Airways Ltd
1935 - 1940
Merged with Imperial Airways > BOAC
British Airways Ltd
British Airways Ltd
2012 – 2015
BA Executive service between London City Airport and New York, branded Club World London City
British Airways CitiExpress
British Airways CitiExpress
2002 - 2006
> BA Connect
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
28/03/2002: Merged into British Regional Airlines and renamed British Airways Citiexpress Limited
01/02/2006: renamed BA Connect Limited
British Airways Helicopters
British Airways Helicopters
1964 - 1986
> British International Helicopters.
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
1986: Sold to Maxwell Aviation and renamed British International Helicopters
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
1986: Sold to Maxwell Aviation and renamed British International Helicopters
British Airways World Cargo
British Airways World Cargo
2001 - 2014
Merged with Iberia Cargo
2001: Established as a division of IAG Cargo, initially as British Airways Cargo, operating air cargo services under the British Airways brand
30/04/2014: Merged into IAG Cargo
30/04/2014: Merged into IAG Cargo
British Amphibious Airlines
British Amphibious Airlines
1932 - 1933
British Asia Airways
British Asia Airways
1993 - 2001
March 1993: Established as a subsidary of British Airways to provide services to Taiwan
December 2001: Ceased operations
December 2001: Ceased operations
British Atlantic Airways
British Atlantic Airways
1984 - 1984
Renamed Virgin Atlantic
British Aviation Services
British Aviation Services
1946 - 1962
30/11/1970: Caledonian Airways acquired British United Airways (BUA) from British and Commonwealth (B&C) and operated as Caledonian / BUA from its new base at Gatwick.
Sept 1971: renamed British Caledonian - BCal.
14/04/1988: BCal name ceased to exist following merger into British Airways
Sept 1971: renamed British Caledonian - BCal.
14/04/1988: BCal name ceased to exist following merger into British Airways
British Caledonian Charter
British Caledonian Charter
1982 - 1985
> Cal Air International
British Caledonian Helicopters
British Caledonian Helicopters
1979 - 1987
09/06/1978: Inaugral flight of British Caledonian's high-frequency Gatwick-Heathrow Airlink service
1979: A wholly owned helicopter subsidiary established by the British Caledonian Group
1986: Withdrawal of BCal's licence to operate Airlink helicopter shuttle service
1987: Subsidiary dispanded
1979: A wholly owned helicopter subsidiary established by the British Caledonian Group
1986: Withdrawal of BCal's licence to operate Airlink helicopter shuttle service
1987: Subsidiary dispanded
British Cargo Airlines
British Cargo Airlines
1979 - 1980
15/08/1979: Established following the merger of Transmeridian Air Cargo and IAS Cargo Airlines
March 1980: Ceased Operations
March 1980: Ceased Operations
British Caribbean Airways
British Caribbean Airways
1986
British Eagle
British Eagle
1963 - 1968
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
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
British European Airways (BEA)
British European Airways (BEA)
1946 - 1974
Merged > British Airways
01/01/1946: Formed by BOAC to operate it's European routes
31/03/1974; Merged with BOAC and regional airlines Cambrian Airways and Northeast Airlines, to form British Airways
31/03/1974; Merged with BOAC and regional airlines Cambrian Airways and Northeast Airlines, to form British Airways
British European
British European
2000-2002
> Flybe
01/11/1979: Airline initially launched as Jersey European Airways following the merger of Intra Airways and Express Air Services
June 2000: Rebranded British European
18/07/2002: Rebranded Flybe
June 2000: Rebranded British European
18/07/2002: Rebranded Flybe
British Independent Airways
British Independent Airways
1989 - 1991
British International Helicopters
British International Helicopters
1986 - 2022
Acquired by Bristow Group
September 1986: Following privatisation, British Airways Helicopters sold to Robert Maxwell’s Maxwell Aviation to became British International Helicopters (BIH).
1993: CHC Helicopter acquired 40% of BIH's voting shares, increasing their shareholding to 90% within a year. BIH became Brintel Helicopters, the UK subsidiary of CHC.
October 1996: Brintel acquired Cardiff-based Veritair.
2000: Received the backing of 3i Group PLC and the Bank of Scotland, through a management buy in of the non-oil related operations of Scotia Helicopters and CHC Helicopter.
May 2008: Following the loss of their South Wales Police helicopter air support contract, the business of British International Helicopters at Cardiff was sold to the management team led by Captain Julian Verity with the new company Heli Charter Wales trading as Veritair Aviation.
October 2008: Veritair name changed to British International Helicopter Services
2012: Domestic passenger services ceased
June 2013: acquired by The Rigby Group subsidiary Patriot Aerospace to supplement its existing aviation activities
02/08/2022: acquired by Bristow Group, with the BIH brand being phased out
1993: CHC Helicopter acquired 40% of BIH's voting shares, increasing their shareholding to 90% within a year. BIH became Brintel Helicopters, the UK subsidiary of CHC.
October 1996: Brintel acquired Cardiff-based Veritair.
2000: Received the backing of 3i Group PLC and the Bank of Scotland, through a management buy in of the non-oil related operations of Scotia Helicopters and CHC Helicopter.
May 2008: Following the loss of their South Wales Police helicopter air support contract, the business of British International Helicopters at Cardiff was sold to the management team led by Captain Julian Verity with the new company Heli Charter Wales trading as Veritair Aviation.
October 2008: Veritair name changed to British International Helicopter Services
2012: Domestic passenger services ceased
June 2013: acquired by The Rigby Group subsidiary Patriot Aerospace to supplement its existing aviation activities
02/08/2022: acquired by Bristow Group, with the BIH brand being phased out
British Island Airways (BIA)
British Island Airways (BIA)
1970 - 1980 Merged
1982 - 1991
July 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
January 1980: merged with Air Anglia, Air Wales and Air Westward to form Air UK
01/04/1982: Re-commenced operations as a new charter airline
09/02/1991: Ceased operations due to financial difficulties
30/11/1970: Sold to Caledonian Aiways
01/12/1970: Commenced operations as separate entity
January 1980: merged with Air Anglia, Air Wales and Air Westward to form Air UK
01/04/1982: Re-commenced operations as a new charter airline
09/02/1991: Ceased operations due to financial difficulties
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
British Mediterranean Airways
British Mediterranean Airways
1994-2004
> BMed
British Mediterranean Airways (BMed)
British Mediterranean Airways (BMed)
2004-2007
British Midland Airways (BMA)
British Midland Airways (BMA)
1938 - 2001
Renamed
1938: Established initially as Air Schools Limited
01/10/1964: Renamed British Midland Airways
2001: Renamed British Midland International
01/10/1964: Renamed British Midland Airways
2001: Renamed British Midland International
British Midland International (BMI)
British Midland International (BMI)
2001 - 2012
Merged into British Airways
2001: BMA renamed British Midland International
27/10/2012: Integrated into British Airways
27/10/2012: Integrated into British Airways
British Midland Commuter
British Midland Commuter
1998 - 2001
> BMI Regional / Flybmi
1998: Business Air was purchased by British Midland and became British Midland Commuter.
2001: Changed name to bmi Regional
2001: Changed name to bmi Regional
British NorthWest Airlines
British NorthWest Airlines
2001 - 2006
24/11/1939: Formed following the merger of Imperial Airways and British Airways Ltd
31/03/1974; Merged with BEA and regional airlines Cambrian Airways and Northeast Airlines, to form British Airways
31/03/1974; Merged with BEA and regional airlines Cambrian Airways and Northeast Airlines, to form British Airways
British Regional Airlines
British Regional Airlines
1996 - 2002
Merged
1994: Manx Airlines Europe became a franchise carrier for BA
September 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 CitiExpress
September 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 CitiExpress
British South American Airways (BSAA)
British South American Airways (BSAA)
1946 - 1949
> BOAC
British United Air Ferries
British United Air Ferries
1963 - 1967
> British Air Ferries
British United Airways (BUA)
British United Airways (BUA)
1960 - 1970
> Caledonian
July 1960: Independant airline established following the merger of Airwork Services and Hunting-Clan Air Transport
November 1970:Acquired by Caledonian Airways
November 1970:Acquired by Caledonian Airways
British United Island Airways (BUIA)
British United Island Airways (BUIA)
1968 - 1970
> British Island Airways (BIA)
November 1968: BUIA formed as part of a reorganisation of the BUA group of companies.
November 1970: BUIA changed its name to British Island Airways (BIA) when BUA was sold to Caledonian Airways
November 1970: BUIA changed its name to British Island Airways (BIA) when BUA was sold to Caledonian Airways
British Westpoint Airlines
British Westpoint Airlines
1960 - 1966
1960: Initially established as F & J MANN AIRWAYS
March 1960: Renamed Westpoint Aviation
March 1961: Commenced operating charters and summer pleasure flights from Exeter Airport
1964: Renamed British Westpoint Airlines following acquisition of Mayflower Air Services
May 1966: Ceased operations
March 1960: Renamed Westpoint Aviation
March 1961: Commenced operating charters and summer pleasure flights from Exeter Airport
1964: Renamed British Westpoint Airlines following acquisition of Mayflower Air Services
May 1966: Ceased operations
British World Airlines
British World Airlines
1993 - 2001
April 1993: British Air Ferries (BAF) became British World Airlines (BWA)
14/12/2001: BWA ceased trading
14/12/2001: BWA ceased trading
Brymon Airways
Brymon Airways
1972 - 1992
> Brymon European Airways
26/01/1970: Established as Brymon Aviation Limited operating as Brymon Airways
October 1992: Merged with Birmingham European Airways to form Brymon European Airways
October 1992: Merged with Birmingham European Airways to form Brymon European Airways
1992: Brymon European Airways formed from the merger of Birmingham European Airways and Brymon Airways
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.
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.
Business Air
Business Air
1987 - 1998
> British Midland Commuter
14/05/1987: Airline established
August 1987: Commenced operations
1998: Acquired by British Midland to become British Midland Commuter
August 1987: Commenced operations
1998: Acquired by British Midland to become British Midland Commuter
Buzz
Buzz
1999 - 2004
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 ceased
04/01/2000: Commenced operations
10/04/2003: Acquired by Ryanair
28/04/2003: Restarted as Buzz Stansted
31/10/2004: Operations ceased
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