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A2B Airways (2005-2006) Flykeen Airways < > British North West Airlines
AB Airlines
AB Airlines
1997 - 1999
> Administration
1993: Low-cost airline established by former Brymon Airways executives, initially as Air Bristol.
Initially marketed as Air Belfast, reflecting its then principal route between Belfast International Airport and London Stansted.
1994: Base opened at Shannon Airport to operate flights to London Gatwick Airport and marketed as AB Shannon.
1997: Base opened up at Gatwick Airport and renamed AB Airlines
August 1999: Company in administration with its remaining scheduled services from London Gatwick to Nice and Shannon being taken over by British Airways.
Initially marketed as Air Belfast, reflecting its then principal route between Belfast International Airport and London Stansted.
1994: Base opened at Shannon Airport to operate flights to London Gatwick Airport and marketed as AB Shannon.
1997: Base opened up at Gatwick Airport and renamed AB Airlines
August 1999: Company in administration with its remaining scheduled services from London Gatwick to Nice and Shannon being taken over by British Airways.
Aberdeen Airways [1] (1934-1937) > Allied Airways (Gandar Dower)
Aberdeen Airways [2] (1989-1992)
Aberdeen London Express (1994-1994)
ACE Freighters
ACE Freighters
1964-1966
> Liquidation
01/03/1964: ACE Freighters (Aviation Charter Enterprises) formed and commenced worldwide ad hoc charter operations from their base at London Gatwick.
In the following year the Air Cargo airline operated sub-charter freight flights for British European Airways within Europe, plus regular charters to the Middle and Far East for the Ministry of Defence.
December 1965: ACE Scotland, a subsidiary company, was formed.
16/07/1966: ACE Scotland commenced operations from their base in Glasgow.
23/09/1966: ACE Freighters, including ACE Scotland, placed in liquidation following accumulation of debt.
In the following year the Air Cargo airline operated sub-charter freight flights for British European Airways within Europe, plus regular charters to the Middle and Far East for the Ministry of Defence.
December 1965: ACE Scotland, a subsidiary company, was formed.
16/07/1966: ACE Scotland commenced operations from their base in Glasgow.
23/09/1966: ACE Freighters, including ACE Scotland, placed in liquidation following accumulation of debt.
ACE Scotland (1966) Refer ACE Freighters
28/01/2021: Company incorporated for both scheduled and Non-scheduled passenger air transport, plus Service activities incidental to air transportation.
2024: Company dissolved
Aero provided direct, premium private flights via private terminals offering guests the comfort of low-contact travel.
Fleet history/operational details here
2024: Company dissolved
Aero provided direct, premium private flights via private terminals offering guests the comfort of low-contact travel.
Fleet history/operational details here
Afrek Ltd
Afrek Ltd
1974-1994
Dissolved
01/08/1974: Company registered in Guernsey
13/07/1994: Company dissolved
13/07/1994: Company dissolved
Air 2000
Air 2000
1987-2004
> First Choice Airways
11/04/1987: Established by the Owners Abroad Group, operations commenced
1998: First Choice acquires tour operator Unijet, that included Leisure International Airways.
2004: Renamed First Choice Airways
1998: First Choice acquires tour operator Unijet, that included Leisure International Airways.
2004: Renamed First Choice Airways
Air Anglia
Air Anglia
1970-1980
Merged with British Island Airways > AirUK
1970: Private independant airline based at Norwich Airport, formed following the merger of 3 local air taxi operators based in the East of England; Anglian Air Charter, Norfolk Airways and Rig Air
1980: Merged with British Island Airways (BIA), Air Wales and Air Westward to form Air UK
1980: Merged with British Island Airways (BIA), Air Wales and Air Westward to form Air UK
Air Atlanta Europe (2003-2006) Merged into XL Airways UK
Air Atlantique
Air Atlantique
1969 - 2008
Ceased Operations
1969: The Air Atlantique Group started as an air taxi operation under the name of General Aviation Services, based in Jersey
June 1977: Freight charter flights launched with DC-3's when the Air Atlantique name was adopted.
30/08/2008: Ceased operations
June 1977: Freight charter flights launched with DC-3's when the Air Atlantique name was adopted.
30/08/2008: Ceased operations
Air Belfast
Air Belfast
1993 - 1997
> AB Airlines
1993: Low-cost airline established by former Brymon Airways executives, initially as Air Bristol.
Initially marketed as Air Belfast, reflecting its then principal route between Belfast International Airport and London Stansted.
1994: Base opened at Shannon Airport to operate flights to London Gatwick Airport and marketed as AB Shannon.
1997: Base opened up at Gatwick Airport and renamed AB Airlines
Initially marketed as Air Belfast, reflecting its then principal route between Belfast International Airport and London Stansted.
1994: Base opened at Shannon Airport to operate flights to London Gatwick Airport and marketed as AB Shannon.
1997: Base opened up at Gatwick Airport and renamed AB Airlines
Air Bridge Carriers (ABC)
Air Bridge Carriers (ABC)
1972 - 1992
> Hunting Cargo Airlines
November 1972: Established as a Cargo Airline for Field Aircraft Services
1992: Company reorganised and became Hunting Cargo Airlines
1992: Company reorganised and became Hunting Cargo Airlines
Air Bristol
Air Bristol
1993 - 1997
> AB Airlines
1993: Low-cost airline established by former Brymon Airways executives, initially as Air Bristol.
Initially marketed as Air Belfast, reflecting its then principal route between Belfast International Airport and London Stansted.
1994: Base opened at Shannon Airport to operate flights to London Gatwick Airport and marketed as AB Shannon.
1997: Base opened up at Gatwick Airport and renamed AB Airlines
Initially marketed as Air Belfast, reflecting its then principal route between Belfast International Airport and London Stansted.
1994: Base opened at Shannon Airport to operate flights to London Gatwick Airport and marketed as AB Shannon.
1997: Base opened up at Gatwick Airport and renamed AB Airlines
Air Caledonian (2003-2005)
Air Cavrel (1996-2002)
Air Charter Limited (1947-1960) > British United Airways
Air Commerce (1938-1947) > British European Airways
Air Commuter
Air Commuter
1984
> Venture Airways
Operated between Coventry Baginton and Paris.
1984: Renamed Venture Airways
1984: Renamed Venture Airways
Air Condor (1960-1960)
Air Contractors (1946-1949)
Air Cordial (2000-2004) Aircraft operated by Air Scandic
Air Couriers (1938)
Air Ecosse
Air Ecosse
1977 - 1988
> Aberdeen Airways
June 1977: Established as a subsidiary of Fairflight Charters
November 1988: Acquired by Peregrine Air Services Limited and became Aberdeen Airways
November 1988: Acquired by Peregrine Air Services Limited and became Aberdeen Airways
Air Enterprises (1946-1955)
Air Europe
Air Europe
1979-1991
Administration
1978: Independent airline initially established as Inter European Airways
1979: Name changed to Air Europe 08/03/1991: In administration
1979: Name changed to Air Europe 08/03/1991: In administration
Air Europe Express
Air Europe Express
1989-1991
Administration > Eurworld Airways
June 1988: ILG acquire Connectair, a small Gatwick-based regional airline.
01/02/1989: Re-branded Air Europe Express adopting a new corporate identity and regional airline subsidiary of Air Europe
29/10/1989: Guernsey Airlines fully integrated into Air Europe Express following ILG's earlier acquisition in April 1989
08/03/1991: Operations ceased as a result of ILG putting all the Airlines of Europe group companies into administrative receivership
May 1991: Air Europe Express operations acquired by the original management of Connectair restarting operations as Euroworld Airways, later becoming CityFlyer Express a franchisee of British Airways in June 1993.
01/02/1989: Re-branded Air Europe Express adopting a new corporate identity and regional airline subsidiary of Air Europe
29/10/1989: Guernsey Airlines fully integrated into Air Europe Express following ILG's earlier acquisition in April 1989
08/03/1991: Operations ceased as a result of ILG putting all the Airlines of Europe group companies into administrative receivership
May 1991: Air Europe Express operations acquired by the original management of Connectair restarting operations as Euroworld Airways, later becoming CityFlyer Express a franchisee of British Airways in June 1993.
Air Exel UK
Air Exel UK
1989 - 1992
Ceased operations
1989: One of several European regional airlines to be formed by a consortium made up of Esquelle Holdings, AeroLeasing, and Alphalines
17/01/1991: Charter flights commence between London (CTN) and Brussels
February 1991: Scheduled flights commence with G-EXEL dry-leased from Luxair
1992: Operations ceased
17/01/1991: Charter flights commence between London (CTN) and Brussels
February 1991: Scheduled flights commence with G-EXEL dry-leased from Luxair
1992: Operations ceased
Air Faisel
Air Faisel
1975 - 1978
License revoked by CAA
1975: Cargo charter operator founded, operating Bristol Britannias between Birmingham and the Persian Gulf via Mumbai.
07/09/1978: Operator License revoked
07/09/1978: Operator License revoked
Air Ferry Limited (1962-1968)
Air Foyle HeavyLift (1978-2006) joint venture between Air Foyle and HeavyLift Cargo Airlines
Air Freight
Air Freight
1967-1975
> Skyways Aviation
1967: Air freight company initially operating from Lympne Airport, Ashford
1970: Operated three DC-3s acquired from Skyways Air Cargo, the defunct airline's cargo subsidiary.
1971: Continued to operate former Skyways Air Cargo operation under its own name
February 1973: Merged with South West Aviation.
1974: Relocated to nearby Lydd Airport following closure of Lympne Airport, where it operated DC-3s for cargo and Fairchild Hiller FH-227 turboprops for combined passenger and cargo operations across the UK, Channel Islands and to Amsterdam and Paris.
1975: Renamed Skyways Aviation
1970: Operated three DC-3s acquired from Skyways Air Cargo, the defunct airline's cargo subsidiary.
1971: Continued to operate former Skyways Air Cargo operation under its own name
February 1973: Merged with South West Aviation.
1974: Relocated to nearby Lydd Airport following closure of Lympne Airport, where it operated DC-3s for cargo and Fairchild Hiller FH-227 turboprops for combined passenger and cargo operations across the UK, Channel Islands and to Amsterdam and Paris.
1975: Renamed Skyways Aviation
Air Furness
Air Furness
1984 - 1990
Administration
1984: commenced scheduled passenger flights from Barrow/Walney Island Airport predominantly to Manchester. Operating up to 4 times daily using Islander aircraft, the flights were designed to connect with international services from Manchester.
1988: Ceased operations
1990: Company wound up
1988: Ceased operations
1990: Company wound up
Air Gregory (1963-1968)
Air International (1971-1973)
Air Kent (1979-1979)
Air Kilroe
Air Kilroe
1978-1999
> Eastern Airways
1978: Executive air charter service established, operating Jetstream aircraft from Manchester
February 1999: Acquired by Eastern Airways
February 1999: Acquired by Eastern Airways
Air Kruise (1946-1958)
Air Links (refer Transglobe Airways)
Air Luton (1983-1986)
Air Manchester (1982-1982)
Air Orkney
Air Orkney
1981?-1983?
?
Orkney based Air Charter company operating one BN Islander
Air Safaris (1960-1962)
Air Sarnia
Air Sarnia
1985-1990
Bankruptcy
Guernsey based airline operating 2 Trislanders (G-SARN & G-BEFP) and an Islander (G-UERN)
1989: acquired Bournmouth based Ellan-Vannin Airlines (EVA).
Late 1990: Bankruptcy
1989: acquired Bournmouth based Ellan-Vannin Airlines (EVA).
Late 1990: Bankruptcy
Air Scandic International Aviation
Air Scandic International Aviation
1997-2005
Ceased operations
Air Scandic was an airline from Jersey, Channel Islands, operating charter flights for various UK tour operators, most of which operated out of Manchester Airport.
14/09/2005: Ceased operations
14/09/2005: Ceased operations
Air Scotland (2003-2005)
Air Shetland
Air Shetland
1978 - 1981
> Air Ecosse
June 1978: airline founded by Fairflight, the parent company of Air Ecosse
1981: Completely absorbed in to Air Ecosse
1981: Completely absorbed in to Air Ecosse
Air Southwest
Air Southwest
2003 - 2011
> Eastern Airways
May 2003: Established by Sutton Harbour Holdings
26/10/2003: Operations commenced with its main base at Plymouth City Airport, and hubs at Newquay Cornwall Airport and Bristol Airport
September 2010: Acquired by Eastern Airways
30/09/2010: Operations ceased with the leases of their three remaining aircraft transferred to Eastern Airways on 04/07/2011
26/10/2003: Operations commenced with its main base at Plymouth City Airport, and hubs at Newquay Cornwall Airport and Bristol Airport
September 2010: Acquired by Eastern Airways
30/09/2010: Operations ceased with the leases of their three remaining aircraft transferred to Eastern Airways on 04/07/2011
Air Sylhet (2007-2009)
Air Transport Charter (1947-1950)
AirUK
AirUK
1980 - 1998
> KLM uk
01/01/1980: Formed following merger of BIA and Air Anglia
April 1998: Rebranded as KLM uk Ltd following sole ownership by KLM
April 1998: Rebranded as KLM uk Ltd following sole ownership by KLM
Air UK Leisure
Air UK Leisure
1987-1996
> Leisure International Airways
June 1987: Air UK, B&C Holding and travel group Viking International announce it would start a new charter airline based at Stansted Airport
1988: Air UK (Leisure) commence operations
1996: Acquired by the tour operator Unijet and renamed Leisure International Airways and Gatwick Airport becomes its main base
1988: Air UK (Leisure) commence operations
1996: Acquired by the tour operator Unijet and renamed Leisure International Airways and Gatwick Airport becomes its main base
Air Ulster (1967-1970)
Air Wales (1977 - 1980) Merged with BIA, Air Wales and Air Anglia > AirUK
Air Wales
Air Wales
2000-2006
Ceased operations
January 1997: Airline initially established at Pembrey West Wales airport
January 2000: Commenced operations
23 April 2006: Ceased operations
January 2000: Commenced operations
23 April 2006: Ceased operations
Air Westward (Air West)
Air Westward (Air West)
1978-1979
merged with BIA and Air Anglia > AirUK
1978: Air West was formed as Air Westward
March 1979: Acquired by the owners of British Island Airways and merged with BIA and Air Anglia to form AIR UK
March 1979: Acquired by the owners of British Island Airways and merged with BIA and Air Anglia to form AIR UK
Aircraft Transport and Travel (1916-1921)
Airflight (1948-1950)
Airspan Travel (1948-1952)
Airfreight Express
Airfreight Express
1999-2003
Administration
25/04/1997: Air Freight airline initially incorporated
May 1999: Single Boeing 747-200F acquired
04/06/2003: Commencement of winding up order
May 1999: Single Boeing 747-200F acquired
04/06/2003: Commencement of winding up order
Airtours International
Airtours International
1990-2002
> MyTravel Airways
01/10/1990: Airline established forAirtours Holidays, (Going Places Travel Agent}
11/03/1991: commenced operations
November 1993: Inter European Airways acquired and integrated
1996: parent company acquires Danish charter airline Premiair
February 2002: The Airtours Group plc, rebranded as MyTravel Group plc.,
01/05/2002 Airtours International and Premiair operations rebranded as MyTravel Airways
11/03/1991: commenced operations
November 1993: Inter European Airways acquired and integrated
1996: parent company acquires Danish charter airline Premiair
February 2002: The Airtours Group plc, rebranded as MyTravel Group plc.,
01/05/2002 Airtours International and Premiair operations rebranded as MyTravel Airways
Airways International Cymru
Airways International Cymru
1984-1988
Ceased operations
1984: Cardiff based airline, formed by Red Dragon Travel, commenced services to Europe. Their operational fleet was leased to other operators during winter months
1988: Operations ceased following the repossession of aircraft due to financial difficulties, partially caused by non-payment of leasing fees from another operator.
1988: Operations ceased following the repossession of aircraft due to financial difficulties, partially caused by non-payment of leasing fees from another operator.
Airwork Limited
Airwork Limited
1928-1960
Merged with Hunting-Clan Air Transport > British United Airways (BUA)
1928: Airwork was founded by Nigel Norman and Alan Muntz, following the opening of Heston Aerodrome in Middlesex.
December 1936: Airwork Limited registered at Companies House and start its long association with RAF flying training.
1947: Headquarters relocated to Langley, Buckinghamshire with further sites established at Blackbushe Airport and Lasham (engineering).
June 1952: Airwork, in partnership with Hunting Air Transport, begin scheduled low-fare operatiions from UK to East, Central, Southern and West Africa using Vikings.
1957: Airwork acquires control of Transair
1958: Airwork acquire Air Charter Limited
19/05/1960: Airwork and Hunting Clan merge to form British United Airways (BUA).
December 1936: Airwork Limited registered at Companies House and start its long association with RAF flying training.
1947: Headquarters relocated to Langley, Buckinghamshire with further sites established at Blackbushe Airport and Lasham (engineering).
June 1952: Airwork, in partnership with Hunting Air Transport, begin scheduled low-fare operatiions from UK to East, Central, Southern and West Africa using Vikings.
1957: Airwork acquires control of Transair
1958: Airwork acquire Air Charter Limited
19/05/1960: Airwork and Hunting Clan merge to form British United Airways (BUA).
Airworld
Airworld
1994-1998
> Flying Colours
Airworld Aviation Ltd was the in-house charter airline for the Thomas Cook Group.
1994: Operations commenced, first British operator of the Airbus A321.
1998: Thomas Cook acquire the Flying Colours Leisure Group and integrate Airworld into Flying Colours.
1994: Operations commenced, first British operator of the Airbus A321.
1998: Thomas Cook acquire the Flying Colours Leisure Group and integrate Airworld into Flying Colours.
Alderney Air Ferries (1979-1985) > Metropolitan Airways
Alidair
Alidair
1972-1981
> Inter City Airlines
1972: Established as a charter carrier
1973: Commenced scheduled services.
1974: Ceased operations following the fuel crisis
Restarted operations as an oil and cargo charters.
1981: Renamed Inter City Airlines but ceased operations in 1983
1973: Commenced scheduled services.
1974: Ceased operations following the fuel crisis
Restarted operations as an oil and cargo charters.
1981: Renamed Inter City Airlines but ceased operations in 1983
All Cargo Airlines (1978-1979)
All Leisure Airways (1994-1997) > TransAer International Airlines
Allied Airways (Gandar Dower) (1934-1947) > British European Airways
Alpha One Airways (2005-2006)
Ambassador Airways
Ambassador Airways
1992-1994
Ceased trading
1992: Established as an in house airline of tour operator Best Travel Ltd, trading as Grecian and Cypriana Holidays.
28/11/1994: Operations ceased when Best Travel Ltd went into bankruptcy.
28/11/1994: Operations ceased when Best Travel Ltd went into bankruptcy.
Amber Airways (1989-1990)
Amberair (1988-1989) > Amber Airways
Anglo Cargo
Anglo Cargo
1983-1992
Ceased trading
With origins from Pelican Cargo, Anglo Cargo was a family run airline, operating freighters worldwide from their base at Gatwick Airport.
1983: Established
January 1984: Operations begun using a single B707 freighter acquired from British Caledonian Airways.
1992: Ceased trading
1983: Established
January 1984: Operations begun using a single B707 freighter acquired from British Caledonian Airways.
1992: Ceased trading
Aquila Airways
Aquila Airways
1948-1958
Operations ceased
18/05/1948: independent airline established at Southampton
July 1958: Operations ceased
July 1958: Operations ceased
Astraeus Airlines
Astraeus Airlines
2002-2011
Administration
2002: Commenced charter operations, also operating under the 'Flystar' brand for a while
21/11/2011: In Administration
21/11/2011: In Administration
Atlanta Airways (1996-1996) > International Airways
Atlantic Air Transport (1985-2007) > RVL Aviation
Atlantic Airlines
Atlantic Airlines
1994 - 2017
> West Atlantic UK
1994: Formed part of the Air Atlantique Group of Companies
July 2001: Atlantic Airlines trades independently
October 2008: Merge with West Air Sweden to form West Atlantic, with their headquarters in Sweden
01/11/2017 Name officially changed to West Atlantic UK Limited
July 2001: Atlantic Airlines trades independently
October 2008: Merge with West Air Sweden to form West Atlantic, with their headquarters in Sweden
01/11/2017 Name officially changed to West Atlantic UK Limited
Atlantic Cargo
Atlantic Cargo
1993 - 1998
Merged
1993: Cargo division for the Air Atlantique Group of Companies
1998: Merged into Air Atlantique
1998: Merged into Air Atlantique
Atlantic Express (2007)
Autair
Autair
1953-1969
> Court Line Aviation
1953: Commenced initially as Autair Helicopters primarily carrying out Aerial surveys
1957: Commenced Airline operations at Luton Airport, initially as Argus Air Transport
1960: Became Autair (Luton), and began fixed wing operations using an ex-BEA DC-3 initially for contract work for other airlines
27/09/1963: Name changed to Autair International Airways
01/01/1970: Became Court Line Aviation
1957: Commenced Airline operations at Luton Airport, initially as Argus Air Transport
1960: Became Autair (Luton), and began fixed wing operations using an ex-BEA DC-3 initially for contract work for other airlines
27/09/1963: Name changed to Autair International Airways
01/01/1970: Became Court Line Aviation
AV8 Air (2003-2004)
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