Appalachian Airlines

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Appalachian Airlines
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Founded1977;48 years ago (1977)
Ceased operations1980;45 years ago (1980)
Key peopleF. King Roberts, President

Appalachian Airlines was a US commuter airline that operated out of northeast Tennessee. [1] It was founded in 1977 as Appalachian Flying Service, [2] and ceased its operations in 1980. [3] At one time, the airline operated a fleet of seven Piper Navajo aircraft on its routes and also offered same-day parcel delivery service. [4]

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Destinations

Appalachian Airlines offered scheduled flights to the following destinations: [1] [5]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 News report on the airline
  2. 1 2 3 Jones, Bill (4 Sep 1977). "Flying Out To Memphis? You Can Get To Chicago Cheaper". Kingsport Times-News. Kingsport, Tennessee. p. 1 – via newspapers.com.
  3. ↑ Appalachian Airlines entry at North American airlines directory
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Appalachian begins new service Monday". Johnson City Press. Johnson City, Tennessee. 30 Apr 1978. p. 7 – via newspapers.com.
  5. ↑ Appalachian Airlines timetable, October 1977
  6. 1 2 "Business Beat". Kingsport Times-News. Kingsport, Tennessee. 14 May 1978. p. 9C – via newspapers.com.
  7. ↑ "Flying Service To Begin Flights". Kingsport Times-News. Kingsport, Tennessee. 14 Aug 1977 – via newspapers.com.
  8. ↑ Greer, Jon (26 May 1978). "Panel tells LP Airport To Shape Up - Or Else". Kingsport Times. Kingsport, Tennessee. p. 4A – via newspapers.com.


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