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Palmair European
Palmair European
1999 - 2011
HQ: Bournemouth Hurn (BOH / EGHH)IATA: -- ICAO: ---Callsign: -
Palmair European was the successor to Palmair Flightline and continued as the airline arm of Bath Travel. Operating exclusively from Bournemouth Airport, it offered both inclusive-tour charter flights and scheduled services to popular European holiday destinations.
Unlike many leisure airlines, Palmair consistently achieved exceptionally high customer satisfaction ratings and regularly featured among the UK's best-rated airlines. Following the economic downturn, increased competition from low-cost carriers and rising fuel costs, flying operations ceased in October 2010, with the holiday programme ending in April 2011.v Tap for Fleet History v
Unlike many leisure airlines, Palmair consistently achieved exceptionally high customer satisfaction ratings and regularly featured among the UK's best-rated airlines. Following the economic downturn, increased competition from low-cost carriers and rising fuel costs, flying operations ceased in October 2010, with the holiday programme ending in April 2011.v Tap for Fleet History v
Fleet history
British Aerospace 146-300
G-BPNT 13/04/1993 > 20/08/2009(Operated by Flightline)
Boeing 737-229 Adv(registered to and operated by European Aviation Air Charter)G-CEACG-CEAFG-CEAJ
Boeing 737-5H6(registered to and operated by Astraeus)G-PJPJ
British Aerospace 146-300
G-BPNT 13/04/1993 > 20/08/2009(Operated by Flightline)
Boeing 737-229 Adv(registered to and operated by European Aviation Air Charter)G-CEACG-CEAFG-CEAJ
Boeing 737-5H6(registered to and operated by Astraeus)G-PJPJ
Palmair Flightline
Palmair Flightline
1993 - 1999
HQ: Bournemouth Hurn (BOH / EGHH)IATA: -- ICAO: ---Callsign: -
Palmair Flightline was an airline established by R.E. Bath Travel Service (Palmair) Ltd, one of the UK's oldest independent travel companies. Based at Bournemouth Airport, it commenced operations in 1993, operating its own aircraft for the first time after decades of chartering capacity from other airlines.
Initially operating a single British Aerospace BAe 146-300, Palmair Flightline provided inclusive-tour charter flights and later scheduled services from Bournemouth to destinations across Europe. In 1999 the airline was renamed Palmair European, reflecting its expanding route network and larger jet fleet.v Tap for Fleet History v
Initially operating a single British Aerospace BAe 146-300, Palmair Flightline provided inclusive-tour charter flights and later scheduled services from Bournemouth to destinations across Europe. In 1999 the airline was renamed Palmair European, reflecting its expanding route network and larger jet fleet.v Tap for Fleet History v
Paramount Airways
Paramount Airways
1986 - 1989
HQ: Bristol Lulsgate (BRS / EGGD)IATA: QJ ICAO: PATCallsign: PARAMOUNTAOC:
08/06/1986: Paramount Airways was established as an inclusive-tour charter airline, initially based at Bristol Airport, operating flights from Bristol, Belfast and Birmingham to Mediterranean destinations.01/05/1987: Commenced operations.Winter 1987/88: Operated charter flights between Gatwick and Goa.1988: Acquired Amber AirNovember 1989: In receivershipv Tap for Fleet History v
Fleet history
Boeing 737-300G-PATE 08/06/1989 > 11/05/1990
McDonnell Douglas MD-83 (DC-9-83)G-PATA 24/04/1987 > 04/01/1990G-PATB 29/04/1987 > 19/01/1990G-PATC 26/04/1988 > 09/12/1988G-PATD 05/05/1988 > 22/11/1989
Boeing 737-300G-PATE 08/06/1989 > 11/05/1990
McDonnell Douglas MD-83 (DC-9-83)G-PATA 24/04/1987 > 04/01/1990G-PATB 29/04/1987 > 19/01/1990G-PATC 26/04/1988 > 09/12/1988G-PATD 05/05/1988 > 22/11/1989
Peach Air
Peach Air
1996 - 1999
Merged with Flying Colours Airlines > JMC Air
HQ: GatwickIATA: -- ICAO: KGCCallsign: GOLDCRESTAOC: 1211
30/10/1996: Established as part of Caledonian Airways to operate for tour operator Goldcrest, operating out of Gatwick and Manchester.
1999: Thomas Cook acquired Carlson Leisure Group, who operated Caledonian Airways and Peach Air, and in turn led to a complete rebrand of its growing tour operation.
01/09/1999: Thomas Cook merged Caledonian Airways, Peach Air and Flying Colours to rebrand their charter airline operations as JMC Airlines.
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1999: Thomas Cook acquired Carlson Leisure Group, who operated Caledonian Airways and Peach Air, and in turn led to a complete rebrand of its growing tour operation.
01/09/1999: Thomas Cook merged Caledonian Airways, Peach Air and Flying Colours to rebrand their charter airline operations as JMC Airlines.
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Fleet history
Boeing 737-204ADV
G-SBEA & G-SBEB
[ Registered to TBG AIRWAYS LTD until 03/11/1998]
Peregrine Air Services Limited
Peregrine Air Services Limited
1969 - 1990
> Aberdeen Airways
HQ: Aberdeen Dyce Airport (ABZ)IATA: PJ ICAO: PSSCallsign: ?
Peregrine Air Services Limited was a notable Scottish regional charter airline and executive aviation company and also became the very first UK operator of the BAe Jetstream 31 turboprop. It played a pivotable role in supporting the booming North Sea oil industry and shaping regional Scottish aviation. Headquartered in Aberdeen, the "Oil Capital of Europe", with a secondary operating base at Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV), Peregrine was able to carve out highly lucrative niche contracts with the multinational oil and gas companies working the North Sea rigs.
v Tap for Fleet History and historical timeline v
v Tap for Fleet History and historical timeline v
Fleet history
British Aerospace Jetstream 31 (3102)G-BKHI 25/10/1982 > 25/07/1986G-BKKY 06/12/1982 > 25/07/1986
*Registered to Hawk Aviation Ltd, Aberdeen**Registered to Gulfstream Aviation Ltd, Aberdeen***Registered to Wharton Williams Ltd
British Aerospace Jetstream 31 (3102)G-BKHI 25/10/1982 > 25/07/1986G-BKKY 06/12/1982 > 25/07/1986
Beech 200 Super King Air
G-WWHL 13/06/1984 > 20/05/1986***
Cessna 404 Titan
G-BKTW 16/06/1983 > 25/03/1991*
Grumman G-159 Gulfstream IG-BMPA 04/07/1986 > 25/03/1991**G-BNCE 07/04/1987 > 25/03/1991*Piper PA-23-250 AztecG-ASTD 18/04/1977 > 15/08/1985G-AYLY 19/07/1971 > 12/09/1979G-AYWF 14/04/1977 > 27/06/1985G-BAXP 18/04/1977 > 27/06/1985Piper PA-30-160 Twin Comanche BG-AVJJ 14/08/1969 > 27/06/1983*Registered to Hawk Aviation Ltd, Aberdeen**Registered to Gulfstream Aviation Ltd, Aberdeen***Registered to Wharton Williams Ltd
Timeline
11/08/1969: Peregrine Air Services was established but remained a small operator for many years. The company’s major expansion came much later, when it became involved in the restructuring of Scotland’s commuter‑airline sector.
The key turning point was the collapse of Air Ecosse, another major Scottish commuter carrier. In November 1988 Peregrine Air Services acquired the remaining assets of Air Ecosse.
07/03/1989: Peregrine merged those assets alongside another small carrier (Malinair) to establish a new dedicated scheduled airline named Aberdeen Airways.
Following the restructuring and pivot toward the scheduled carrier market, the original corporate identity of Peregrine Air Services officially ceased operations in January 1990.
11/08/1969: Peregrine Air Services was established but remained a small operator for many years. The company’s major expansion came much later, when it became involved in the restructuring of Scotland’s commuter‑airline sector.
The key turning point was the collapse of Air Ecosse, another major Scottish commuter carrier. In November 1988 Peregrine Air Services acquired the remaining assets of Air Ecosse.
07/03/1989: Peregrine merged those assets alongside another small carrier (Malinair) to establish a new dedicated scheduled airline named Aberdeen Airways.
Following the restructuring and pivot toward the scheduled carrier market, the original corporate identity of Peregrine Air Services officially ceased operations in January 1990.
Peters Aviation
Peters Aviation
1968 - 1978
> Air Anglia
HQ: NorwichIATA: NP ICAO: ---Callsign: -
1968: Charter service established at Norwich operating de Havilland Dove, de Havilland Heron, Piper Cherokee
1978: Acquired by Air Anglia
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1978: Acquired by Air Anglia
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Fleet history
de Havilland D.H. 114 HeronG-ANXA 09/04/1974 > 24/06/1977G-ANXB 19/11/1973 > 07/12/1977G-ANSZ 17/05/1972 > 07/12/1977G-APKW 09/06/1972 > 21/01/1976G-AXFH 09/06/1972 > 07/12/1972
de Havilland D.H. 114 HeronG-ANXA 09/04/1974 > 24/06/1977G-ANXB 19/11/1973 > 07/12/1977G-ANSZ 17/05/1972 > 07/12/1977G-APKW 09/06/1972 > 21/01/1976G-AXFH 09/06/1972 > 07/12/1972
Polar Airways
Polar Airways
1982 - 1983
HQ: Teeside InternationalIATA: -- ICAO: ---Callsign: -
Polar Airways was a short-lived independent airline based at Teesside International Airport.Founded during a period of growth in regional cargo operations, Polar Airways leased Vickers Viscount turboprop aircraft from British Air Ferries (BAF) and quickly developed a diverse portfolio that included freight services, inclusive-tour charters, oil industry flights and contract services for other airlines. Despite securing several charter contracts and planning further expansion for the 1983 summer season, the company encountered financial difficulties and ceased trading in April 1983.v Tap for Fleet History v
Fleet history
Vickers-Armstrongs Viscount 802G-AOHT 22/03/1983 > 24/05/1984G-AOHV 22/03/1983 > 24/05/1984(owned period / leased from BAF prior)
Vickers-Armstrongs Viscount 802G-AOHT 22/03/1983 > 24/05/1984G-AOHV 22/03/1983 > 24/05/1984(owned period / leased from BAF prior)
Prime Airlines
Prime Airlines
2001 - 2002
HQ: East Midlands (EMA)IATA: -- ICAO: PMRCallsign: PRIME AIRAOC: 2340
Prime Airlines was a passenger charter carrier established by HeavyLift Cargo Airlines in 2001, which operated on an ad hoc basis from its East Midlands Airport (EMA) base. HC Airlines Ltd, trading as Prime, served UK inclusive tour operators and the military to European and Middle Eastern destinations.
Operations ceased in 2002.
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Operations ceased in 2002.
v Tap for Fleet History v
Fleet history
Airbus A300B4-203G-HLAD 17/05/2001 > 21/10/2002
Airbus A300B4-203G-HLAD 17/05/2001 > 21/10/2002
Princess Air
Princess Air
1989 - 1991
HQ: SouthendIATA: 8Q ICAO: PRNCallsign: WHISPERJET
Princess Air was a charter airline formed in 1989 by local tour operator Burstin Travel, and was based at Southend Airport.Operations commenced in 1990 and served European destinations from both Southend and Bournemouth Airports. A night time freight service also operated between Cologne and Brussels.27/02/1991: Operations ceasedv Tap for Fleet History v
Fleet history
BAE.146-200G-BRXT 16/03/1990 > 06/08/1990G-PRIN 08/06/1990 > 27/03/1991
BAE.146-200G-BRXT 16/03/1990 > 06/08/1990G-PRIN 08/06/1990 > 27/03/1991
Provincial Airways
Provincial Airways
1933 - 1935
Main base: Croydon
Airline designators n/a
12/10/1933: Provincial Airways was established from the assets of International Airlines Ltd, and initially operated a DH.83 Fox Moth for a mail flight service between Croydon and Plymouth, via Southampton. This was short lived.March 1934: Weekday service commenced between London and Plymouth, initially using the same Fox Moth but this was replaced by a DH.84 Dragon a couple of months later. A twice-daily service between Croydon and Penzance subsequently commenced, with stops at Portsmouth, Southampton, Bournemouth, Torquay and Plymouth. A Plymouth and Hull service was also introduced in February 1935.10/12/1935: Company ceased trading.v Tap for Fleet History v
Fleet history
de Havilland DH.84 Dragon(source: Air Britain DH.84 Production list)G-ACKD 16/07/1934 > 14/12/1935
de Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth(source: Air Britain DH.83 Production list)G-ACCF --/11/1933 > 18/03/1935G-ACEX --/05/1934 > 10/12/1935G-ACEY --/05/1934 > 18/04/1935
de Havilland DH.84 Dragon(source: Air Britain DH.84 Production list)G-ACKD 16/07/1934 > 14/12/1935
de Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth(source: Air Britain DH.83 Production list)G-ACCF --/11/1933 > 18/03/1935G-ACEX --/05/1934 > 10/12/1935G-ACEY --/05/1934 > 18/04/1935
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