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| Commenced operations | 1930 | ||||||
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| Ceased operations | 1930 | ||||||
| Operating bases | Springfield, Massachusetts | ||||||
| Headquarters | Springfield, Massachusetts, United States | ||||||
The New England & Western Air Transportation Co. was an airline based in Springfield, Massachusetts that existed for a short period in 1930. It served passengers, but was based on US airmail contract until US government limited who could carry US mail.
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