Novair International Airways
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| Novair | ||
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| IATA EN |
ICAO NGK |
Callsign STARJET |
| Founded | 1988 | |
| Fleet size | 6 | |
| Destinations | Mediterranean & North America | |
| Parent company | Rank organisation | |
| Headquarters | UK holiday leisure market | |
| Key people | Rank Organisation | |
| Website: N/A | ||
Novair International Airways (Novair) was an airline based in the United Kingdom. It operated a fleet of 3 DC-10's and 3 Boeing 737's between 1988-1990.
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[edit] History
The airline was born from Cal Air’s sole ownership by Rank Organisation. The airline was named Novair International Airways on December 7th 1988 to distinguish that fact. Although perhaps the main reason for this new name was the acquisition of British Caledonian by their main competitor British Airways. BA’s aim was to form a new charter subsidiary under the name of Caledonian Airways. Concerns were raised between the names ‘Caledonian Airways’ and ‘Cal Air’ (essentially an abbreviation of the competition!).
Novair offered charter flights to the popular Mediterranean holiday areas as well as to North America. However, the airline was always fighting against decreasing passenger numbers and finally ceased operations in March 31st 1990. It was finally wound up on May 5th 1990.
[edit] Livery
A predominantly white body with a red sash-like diagonal stripe incorporating large “novair” titling. The tail logo had a large blue 5 pointed star stylised for speed (see image).
[edit] Fleet
The fleet consisted of all three former Cal Air DC-10-10’s G-BJZD; G-BJZE; G-GCAL and these were joined by three Boeing 737-400’s G-BROC; G-BOPK; G-BOPJ.
[edit] External links
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