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Cal Air International
Cal Air International
1985 - 1988
> Novair International Airways
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.
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.
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
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
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
Cecil Aviation Ltd
Cecil Aviation Ltd
1979 - 2011
Charter operator based at Cambridge Airport
Cello Aviation
Cello Aviation
2010 - 2018
Celtic Airways
Celtic Airways
1988 - 1993
> part of Airwork Services
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
29/05/2007: Aircraft sold
13/08/2008: Company voluntary dissolved
Channel Air Bridge
Channel Air Bridge
1959 - 1962
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
Fleet included at some point during their operational history:Auster J/1N Alpha G-AJEB; Cessna 175B Skylark G-ARML; dH.84 Dragon 2 G-ADDI; dH.85 Leopard Moth G-AIYS; Percival P.44 Proctor 5 G-AHGJ: Percival P.40 Prentice T1 G-AONB
Fleet included at some point during their operational history:Auster J/1N Alpha G-AJEB; Cessna 175B Skylark G-ARML; dH.84 Dragon 2 G-ADDI; dH.85 Leopard Moth G-AIYS; Percival P.44 Proctor 5 G-AHGJ: Percival P.40 Prentice T1 G-AONB
Citelynx
Citelynx
2005 - 2007
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
City Star Airlines
City Star Airlines
2003 - 2008
Club 328
Club 328
2005 - 2008
Cobham Air Routes
Cobham Air Routes
1935
Sold to Olley Air Services
Community Express Airlines
Community Express Airlines
1993 - 1996
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
Continental Air Services
Continental Air Services
1957 - 1959
> Continental Air Transport
Continental Air Transport
Continental Air Transport
1959 - 1960
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
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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