Aeromarine West Indies Airways

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The original Aeromarine West Indies Airways, was one of the first international airlines in the United States, operating flying boats from the US mainland to the Bahamas and Cuba. Transporting passengers, mail, and freight safely and successfully beginning in 1921, it was forced to cease operations in 1924 due to a freeze on mail contracts by the US Postal Service.^{[citation needed]}

[edit] Present day

In February 2007, after 83 years of inactivity, Aeromarine West Indies Airways was re-incorporated in the State of Florida^[1] and once more became a legally operating aviation concern. In December 2007, Aeromarine officially applied to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for an “Air Carrier Certificate” under FAR (Federal Air Regulations) Part 121, expecting to again fly passengers, mail, and freight, this time originating from Aeromarine’s primary hub in St. Augustine, Florida. The first proposed air route to be operated by Aeromarine West Indies Airways will be from St. Augustine to Palm Beach (with connections to Freeport and Bimini in the Bahamas), and from Palm Beach to Key West (Sugarloaf Key).

Aeromarine’s new slogan is "Aeromarine West Indies Airways... The return of an airline that offers the romance and adventure of a bygone age!"^{[citation needed]}

[edit] Future plans

By fiscal year 2010, Aeromarine will expand its routes to include San Juan, the American Virgin Islands, Fort Myers, Florida, Pensacola, Florida, Savannah, Georgia, and New Orleans.^{[citation needed]}

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