Grounded: Air Florida
The Miami-based airline’s post-deregulation success story was derailed by tragedy.
The Miami-based airline’s post-deregulation success story was derailed by tragedy.
The New York-based airline found its niche with long-haul destinations and specialized charters but was undone by an aging fleet and poor maintenance practices.
The carrier had an apparently robust business model but still fell victim to forces beyond its control.
The carrier revived Chicago Midway Airport and chartered new territory in a reshaped and deregulated industry.
The low-fare pioneer that changed how Americans fly — and paid the price for overreach.
Combined, the two carriers operate a fleet of around 40 Cessna Caravan aircraft to smaller markets within Hawaii and the U.S. mainland.
PSA Airlines has grounded the majority of its fleet as it works to carry out required nose gear door inspections. PSA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Airlines and operates flights under the American Eagle banner. The grounding is related to a maintenance issue with the airline’s fleet. The airline currently operates 130 aircraft, all […]
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