Notes
Fleet historyEntries are included where the registration is recorded as owned or chartered in the CAA's G-INFO historical registration records, and/or where the aircraft has been seen in company livery.The entry date is the date recorded by G-INFO or the airline's start date, whichever is later.The exit date is the date recorded by G-INFO or the airline's cessation date, whichever is earlier.Operating periods may differ from the dates shown.Ownership and charter arrangements have not been differentiated.Foreign-registered aircraft have not been included.
Airline designatorsPre- 1947 Airline designators did not exist1947 The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) introduced two-letter airline and telephony designators.Early 1950s The International Air Transport Association (IATA) adopted the same two-letter ICAO codes for reservations, ticketing, and timetables.25 Oct 1987 ICAO switched to the current three-letter system.
Air Operator Certificates (AOC)The UK CAA began issuing AOCs when it officially took over full regulatory responsibilities on 1st April 1972, following its establishment under the Civil Aviation Act 1971.