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Cal Air International
Cal Air International
1985 - 1988
> Novair International Airways
IATA: EN ICAO: CAI
Callsign: CALJET
1982: Initially named British Caledonian Charter conceived, as a joint set up between British Caledonian and the Rank Organisation following the demise of Laker Airways.
1985: Renamed Cal Air International
1988: Named changed to Novair International Airways, following the merger of British Caledonian into British Airways, and ran as a separate company by the Rank Organisation.
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1985: Renamed Cal Air International
1988: Named changed to Novair International Airways, following the merger of British Caledonian into British Airways, and ran as a separate company by the Rank Organisation.
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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 ]
Caledonian
Caledonian
1961 - 1970
> Caledonian / BUA
29/11/1961: Inaugural flight from Gatwick
November 1970: Caledonian merged with BUA operating under the new name of Caledonian / BUA.
November 1970: Caledonian merged with BUA operating under the new name of Caledonian / BUA.
Caledonian / BUA
Caledonian / BUA
1970 - 1971
> British Caledonian
November 1970: Caledonian merged with BUA operating under the new name of Caledonian / BUA.
September 1971: British Caledonian name adopted
September 1971: British Caledonian name adopted
IATA: CS ICAO: CAS
Callsign: CAMBRIAN
25/04/1935: Initially established as Cambrian Air Services based at Pengam Moors airfield, east of Cardiff
1967: Acquired by BEA but continued to operate as a separate airline
1972: Incorporated into the new British Air Services group, gradually losing its independence
31/03/1974; Merged with BEA, BOAC and another regional airline Northeast Airlines to form British Airways
1967: Acquired by BEA but continued to operate as a separate airline
1972: Incorporated into the new British Air Services group, gradually losing its independence
31/03/1974; Merged with BEA, BOAC and another regional airline Northeast Airlines to form British Airways
Capital Airlines
Capital Airlines
1987 - 1990
IATA: BZ ICAO: CPG
Callsign: CAPITAL
1984: Initially established as Brown Air, a subsidiary of the Brown Group, operating out of Leeds Bradford Airport.
1987: Rebranded as Capital Airlines, the self-styled 'Yorkshire International Airline'
Jun1990: Went into receivership and ceased operations as a result of their parent company, Brown Group International, declaring bankruptsy
1987: Rebranded as Capital Airlines, the self-styled 'Yorkshire International Airline'
Jun1990: Went into receivership and ceased operations as a result of their parent company, Brown Group International, declaring bankruptsy
CargoLogicAir Ltd
CargoLogicAir Ltd
2015 - 2022
IATA: P3 ICAO: CLU
Callsign: FIREBIRD
AOC: 470
03/03/2015: CargoLogicAir, Ltd. (CLA) was a established to operate scheduled and chartered freight services between the UK, Asia, Africa and the Americas.
00/12/2015: AOC received27/02/2020: Operations temporarily suspended23/04/2020: Operations re-commenced11/03/2022: Operations ceased16/11/2022: Company confirmed in administration00/09/2023: AOC cancelled
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00/12/2015: AOC received27/02/2020: Operations temporarily suspended23/04/2020: Operations re-commenced11/03/2022: Operations ceased16/11/2022: Company confirmed in administration00/09/2023: AOC cancelled
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G-CLAA Boeing 747-446F 23/10/2015 > 01/08/2022
G-CLAB Boeing 747-83QF 30/06/2016 > 03/02/2020
G-CLAE Boeing 747-4EVF 12/10/2018 > 19/02/2020
G-CLBA Boeing 747-428F 24/04/2017 > 31/05/2023
Cecil Aviation Ltd
Cecil Aviation Ltd
1979 - 2011
Charter operator based at Cambridge Airport
Cello Aviation
Cello Aviation
2010 - 2018
Base: Birmingham (BHX / EGBB)IATA: -- ICAO: CLJCallsign: CELLOJETAOC no. 2373
25/09/2009: Headquartered at Birmingham Airport, the private charter airline was initially established as Altavia Jet Services, as part of the Gill Group Companies.
21/12/2009: The airline was renamed Cello Aviation after restructuring, and primarily operated private and VIP charters.
July: Commenced operations
12/10/2018: Cello Aviation announced it had ceased trading with immediate effect.
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21/12/2009: The airline was renamed Cello Aviation after restructuring, and primarily operated private and VIP charters.
July: Commenced operations
12/10/2018: Cello Aviation announced it had ceased trading with immediate effect.
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Fleet historyBoeing 737-300G-MISG 15/09/2016 > 13/11/2018 Boeing 737-400G-RAJG 05/01/2015 > 28/12/2016British Aerospace 146-200G-RAJJ 08/12/2009 > 06/04/2018British Aerospace Avro RJ85G-LENM 08/12/2009 > 06/04/2018BAE Systems Avro RJ100G-ILLR 24/10/2017 > 09/11/2018also whilst asG-CFAC 17/10/2017 > 24/10/2017
Celtic Airways
Celtic Airways
1989 - 1993
Base: Bristol (BRS / EGGD)IATA: -- ICAO: CECCallsign: CELTIC
Celtic Airways was an airline based in Bristol, and commenced operations in June 1989.
Celtic Airways operated primarily as an ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Insurance) wet-lease and cargo carrier on behalf of other regional airlines, like Gill Air.
Operations ceased in April 1993.
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Celtic Airways operated primarily as an ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Insurance) wet-lease and cargo carrier on behalf of other regional airlines, like Gill Air.
Operations ceased in April 1993.
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Fleet historyShort 330-100G-BGNB 23/07/1990 > 30/07/1992Short 330-200G-BHHU 23/07/1990 > 30/10/1992G-BITW 07/04/1992 > 22/11/1993*G-BIYH 06/07/1990 > 30/10/1992G-BJLK 06/04/1992 > 22/11/1993*G-BNYA 15/04/1992 > 11/09/1992*Registration started with Celtic Airways Ltd, and ended with Celtic International Ltd
Champagne-Air Ltd
Champagne-Air Ltd
1994 - 2013
04/05/1994: Private scheduled air transport company operating a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftan
29/05/2007: Aircraft sold
13/08/2008: Company voluntary dissolved
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29/05/2007: Aircraft sold
13/08/2008: Company voluntary dissolved
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Fleet history
Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftan
G-GLUG 01/09/1994 > 29/05/2007
Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftan
G-GLUG 01/09/1994 > 29/05/2007
Channel Air Bridge
Channel Air Bridge
1954 - 1962
Channel Air Bridge was a private independent airline started by Freddie Laker as a sister airline of Air Charter in 1954.
Operations commenced in 1955.
In 1958, Channel Air Bridge took over Air Charter's vehicle ferry services.
25/02/1959: both Channel Air Bridge and Air Charter became part of the Airwork group and Channel Air Bridge Ltd was formally established as a subsidiary.
Channel Air Bridge continued to operate under its own name until mid-1962 when it merged with Silver City Airways to form British United Air Ferries.
Operations commenced in 1955.
In 1958, Channel Air Bridge took over Air Charter's vehicle ferry services.
25/02/1959: both Channel Air Bridge and Air Charter became part of the Airwork group and Channel Air Bridge Ltd was formally established as a subsidiary.
Channel Air Bridge continued to operate under its own name until mid-1962 when it merged with Silver City Airways to form British United Air Ferries.
Channel Airways
Channel Airways
1962 - 1972
1946: Private airline initially established as East Anglian Flying Services operating joy rides from Kent.
1947: Scheduled services began following move to Southend (Rochford) Airport
1948: Inclusive tour charter flights commenced
October 1962: Became Channel Airways
31/12/1962: Tradair becomes wholly owned subsidiary of Channel Airways
February 1972: Operations ceased
March 1972: Air operator's certificate withdrawn
1947: Scheduled services began following move to Southend (Rochford) Airport
1948: Inclusive tour charter flights commenced
October 1962: Became Channel Airways
31/12/1962: Tradair becomes wholly owned subsidiary of Channel Airways
February 1972: Operations ceased
March 1972: Air operator's certificate withdrawn
January 1978: Commenced operations as Express Air Services with daily services to the Channel Islands
1983: Renamed Channel Express
2002: Channel Express established the low-cost brand Jet2
January 2006: Jet2 brand name fully adopted
1983: Renamed Channel Express
2002: Channel Express established the low-cost brand Jet2
January 2006: Jet2 brand name fully adopted
Chieftain Airways
Chieftain Airways
1986 - 1987
19/12/1986: Glasgow based airline providing a scheduled direct business class service to Europe, without the need for a conection via London, register 2no. HS.748 SERIES 2A (G-GLAS & G-EDIN).
March 1987: Initial flights launched
May 1987: Just six weeks after launching Receivers called in following restrictions caused by delays in route licensing. (Aircraft transferred to Scottish European late 1988)
March 1987: Initial flights launched
May 1987: Just six weeks after launching Receivers called in following restrictions caused by delays in route licensing. (Aircraft transferred to Scottish European late 1988)
Chrisair
Chrisair
1961 - 1968
Owned by Chris and Claire Roberts, Chrisair was a small air taxi company operating tourist style flights using some aircraft leased from JH Stevens:1961: Luton based1962: Manston based 1963: Sywell based1968: Ceased operations
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Fleet historyAuster J/1N AlphaG-AJEBCessna 175B SkylarkG-ARMLDH.84 Dragon 2G-ADDIDH.85 Leopard MothG-AIYSPercival P.44 Proctor 5G-AHGJPercival P.40 Prentice T1G-AONB
Citelynx
Citelynx
2005 - 2007
Citelynx was a Farnborough based airline registered under the name Citelynx Travel Limited, a company originally set up as Sparkignite Ltd from 21/10/1998 to 16/11/2004. The airline was the successor to Eurolynx Aviation, which operated from 2002 until the rebrand.24/02/2005: Operations commenced with the airline focused on ad-hoc charter services primarily serving business and leisure clients on short-haul routes within the UK and to continental Europe.19/09/2007: Operations ceased and Administration followed. The company was fully dissolved on 13/10/2011.
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Fleet historyBombardier CRJ-200G-ELNX 24/02/2005 > 11/12/2007(operated by TAG Aviation)Embraer ERJ-135G-CDFS(operated by City Airlines, and owned by LCY Flight Ltd)
May 1991: Commenced operations as Euroworld Airways
1992: Rebranded as CityFlyer Express
June 1993: Became British Airways 1st franchisee operator, which the CityFlyer aircraft to be painted in full BA livery with BA contemporary interiors and cabin layouts, with staff wearing BA uniforms. All flights operated under BA flight numbers. British Airways handled all reservations and marketing.
2001: Absorbed into British Airways' mainline operation at Gatwick ceasing to exist as a separate entity
1992: Rebranded as CityFlyer Express
June 1993: Became British Airways 1st franchisee operator, which the CityFlyer aircraft to be painted in full BA livery with BA contemporary interiors and cabin layouts, with staff wearing BA uniforms. All flights operated under BA flight numbers. British Airways handled all reservations and marketing.
2001: Absorbed into British Airways' mainline operation at Gatwick ceasing to exist as a separate entity
Club 328
Club 328
2003 - 2008
Base: Southampton (SOU / EGHI)IATA: -- ICAO: SDJCallsign: SPACEJET
Club 328 was an air charter operator based at Southampton Airport, operating executive jets for on-demand charters, and was a subsidiary of Corporate Jet Services Limited.
The airline was originally established in 2002 as Calljet, and subsequently also operated as Ourjet and Bookajet.
29/04/2003: Airline was rebranded as Club 328.
October 2007: Club 328 was acquired by PlaneChartering, a Southern France operator / broker. They went bankrupt in June 2008, at which point the AOC was revoked by the CAA.
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The airline was originally established in 2002 as Calljet, and subsequently also operated as Ourjet and Bookajet.
29/04/2003: Airline was rebranded as Club 328.
October 2007: Club 328 was acquired by PlaneChartering, a Southern France operator / broker. They went bankrupt in June 2008, at which point the AOC was revoked by the CAA.
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Fleet history
BAE.125-800BG-CJAA 18/03/2008 > 17/01/2011G-OURA 28/11/2002 > 01/02/2005
Fairchild Dornier 328JET-300G-CJAB 16/09/2005 > 13/12/2012*
Dornier 328-100G-CJAC 26/09/2005 > 11/12/2006*
* Corporate Jet Services
BAE.125-800BG-CJAA 18/03/2008 > 17/01/2011G-OURA 28/11/2002 > 01/02/2005
Fairchild Dornier 328JET-300G-CJAB 16/09/2005 > 13/12/2012*
Dornier 328-100G-CJAC 26/09/2005 > 11/12/2006*
* Corporate Jet Services
Cobham Air Routes
Cobham Air Routes
1935
> Olley Air Services
03/05/1935: Cobham Air Routes Limited was established by Sir Alan Cobham to operate services between Croydon and Guernsey.
06/05/1935: The twice daily service commenced.
03/07/1935: Sir Alan Cobham decided to withdraw from the airline business following the loss of a Wessex aircraft, and sold the company to Olley Air Services.
06/05/1935: The twice daily service commenced.
03/07/1935: Sir Alan Cobham decided to withdraw from the airline business following the loss of a Wessex aircraft, and sold the company to Olley Air Services.
Community Express Airlines
Community Express Airlines
1993 - 1996
Base: Birmingham (BHX / EGBB)IATA: 5V ICAO: UNICallsign: COMMUNITY
29/07/1993: Community Express Airlineswas incorporated on. The airline started service
23/10/1995: Operations commenced with routes between Birmingham, East Midlands and Gatwick, and then susequently between East Midlands and Belfast City.
02/08/1996: A Liverpool to Belfast service commenced.
01/10/1996: Operations ceased and the assets liquidated.
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23/10/1995: Operations commenced with routes between Birmingham, East Midlands and Gatwick, and then susequently between East Midlands and Belfast City.
02/08/1996: A Liverpool to Belfast service commenced.
01/10/1996: Operations ceased and the assets liquidated.
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Fleet history
British Aerospace Jetstream 3101G-OBEA 11/03/1996 > 05/07/1996
British Aerospace Jetstream 3102
G-BRGN 22/05/1996 > 04/12/1996G-BSIW 09/07/1996 > 04/12/1996
SD3-60 Variant 100G-OCEA 26/10/1995 > 11/04/1997G-CEAL 11/09/1995 > 10/01/1997
British Aerospace Jetstream 3101G-OBEA 11/03/1996 > 05/07/1996
British Aerospace Jetstream 3102
G-BRGN 22/05/1996 > 04/12/1996G-BSIW 09/07/1996 > 04/12/1996
SD3-60 Variant 100G-OCEA 26/10/1995 > 11/04/1997G-CEAL 11/09/1995 > 10/01/1997
1983: Connectair established to became a feeder airline for British Caledonian with their flight numbers prefixed with the British Caledonian's BR designator
30/05/1984: commenced regional scheduled service from Gatwick
December 1987: Following British Airways' takeover of British Caledonian flights were operated using the BA designator without adopting the BA livery for an interim period
June 1988: Re-branded Air Europe Express following acquistion by International Leisure Group (ILG), the parent company of Air Europe.
01/02/1989: new corporate identity adopted
30/05/1984: commenced regional scheduled service from Gatwick
December 1987: Following British Airways' takeover of British Caledonian flights were operated using the BA designator without adopting the BA livery for an interim period
June 1988: Re-branded Air Europe Express following acquistion by International Leisure Group (ILG), the parent company of Air Europe.
01/02/1989: new corporate identity adopted
Cougar Airlines
Cougar Airlines
2001 - 2003
Administration > Globespan Airways
13/01/2000: Cougar International Airways incorporated
13/03/2000: Name changed to Cougar Leasing Ltd
March 2001: Commenced operations utilising three ex-Sabre Airline Boeing 727's: G-BNNI, G-BPND, and G-OPMN, also own G-OKJN
27/05/2003: Notice of Administration Order issued
21/09/2004: Cougar leasing Ltd incorporated under the name Globespan Airways Ltd
13/03/2000: Name changed to Cougar Leasing Ltd
March 2001: Commenced operations utilising three ex-Sabre Airline Boeing 727's: G-BNNI, G-BPND, and G-OPMN, also own G-OKJN
27/05/2003: Notice of Administration Order issued
21/09/2004: Cougar leasing Ltd incorporated under the name Globespan Airways Ltd
Court Line Aviation
Court Line Aviation
1970 - 1974
01/01/1970: Renamed from Autair International Airways
15/08/1974: Court Line Aviation filed for bankruptcy
15/08/1974: Court Line Aviation filed for bankruptcy
Crilly Airways
Crilly Airways
1930 - 1936
> British Airways Iberia Ltd
Crilly Airways Ltd was established by entrepreneur Frederick Leo Crilly in 1935.
01/02/1936: Commenced an airmail service between Portugal and England.
The Spanish Civil War prevented further expansion routes to Gibraltar and West Africa.
09/09/1936: Company ceased trading and entered receivership. British Airways Ltd. bought the aircraft and started British Airways Iberia Ltd. with Frederick Leo Crilly as managing director.
01/02/1936: Commenced an airmail service between Portugal and England.
The Spanish Civil War prevented further expansion routes to Gibraltar and West Africa.
09/09/1936: Company ceased trading and entered receivership. British Airways Ltd. bought the aircraft and started British Airways Iberia Ltd. with Frederick Leo Crilly as managing director.
Cunard Eagle Airways
Cunard Eagle Airways
1960 - 1963
> British Eagle
March 1960: the Cunard Steamship Company acquires a 60% controlling stake of Eagle Airways and rebrands the airline as Cunard Eagle Airways.
01/09/1960: Commenced operations
09/08/1963: Cunard-Eagle Airways was renamed British Eagle International Airlines, having ended its association with the Cunard shipping line.
01/09/1960: Commenced operations
09/08/1963: Cunard-Eagle Airways was renamed British Eagle International Airlines, having ended its association with the Cunard shipping line.
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