Swedline Express

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Swedline Express
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Saab 2000 operated by Swedline Express at Arlanda Airport
IATA ICAO Callsign
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Founded2002
Ceased operations2006
Hubs Hultsfred Airport
Fleet sizeSee Fleet below

Swedline Express was an airline based in Hultsfred, Sweden. It operated domestic and international passenger services.

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History

The airline was established and started operations in 1993 as Varmlandsflyg until 1 December 2002 when it changed its name to Swedline Express. [2] It was wholly owned by Sievert Andersson.

On 12 July 2006 the airline ceased operations due to bankruptcy. [2]

Fleet

The Swedline Express fleet consisted of the following aircraft in August 2006:

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  2. 1 2 Flight International 10 April 2007
  3. Flight International, 3–9 October 2006