Jump to content

Empire Airways

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Empire Airways
IATA ICAO Call sign
JKR JOKER
Founded2004
Ceased operations2012
HubsRepublic Airport
Fleet size2
Parent companyPartner Aviation Enterprises
HeadquartersFarmingdale, New York, United States
WebsiteEmpireAirways.com

Empire Airways was an airline based in Farmingdale, New York, United States. It operated fixed-wing and helicopter charter services, as well as VIP, corporate shuttle, air ambulance and aircraft maintenance services. Its main base was Republic Airport.[1][2]

History

[edit]

The airline was established in July 2004 and plans to operate scheduled services from its base to Atlantic City for hotels and casinos. It was wholly owned by Partner Aviation Enterprises.[2] In 2012 they closed their doors following hurricane Sandy.

Fleet

[edit]

The Empire Airways fleet included the following aircraft (at June 2009):[3]

Fleet included the following aircraft (at January 2009):[4]

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Empire Airways: About Us Archived 2008-10-22 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved on 27 January 2009
  2. ^ a b "Directory: World Airlines". Flight International. 2007-04-03. p. 77.
  3. ^ "Directory: World Airlines Part 2 (C-L)". Flight International: 31–80. 2009-04-07.
  4. ^ Empire Airways: Charter Aircraft Archived 2009-01-30 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved on 27 January 2009
[edit]