American Falcon
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| Ceased operations | 2004 Shut down 2005 |
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American Falcon (IATA: WK, ICAO: AFB, Call sign: AMERICAN FALCON)[1] was an Argentinian airline based in Buenos Aires. The airline began operations in 1996 and shut down in 2005.[1] It operated largely domestic services, but also some international routes to South American cities.[2]
The airline was formed in 1995, and initially offered only charter services, though it gradually introduced scheduled flights.[3] In 2003, the airline embarked on a major expansion after the closure of Líneas Aéreas Privadas Argentinas and Dinar, investing US$4 million in new routes and aircraft.[4] On 1 March 2004, due to rising fuel costs, the airline announced it was ending all operations within a week.[4] It completely shut down a year later.[1]
The airline operated a maximum of five aircraft after its 2003 expansion—three Boeing 737-200s and two Fokker F28s.[3][4] Shortly before it ended operations, it returned one of the Fokkers to the lessor.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c "Airlines in Argentina". AirlineUpdate.com. http://www.airlineupdate.com/content_public/airlines/south_america/argentina.htm. Retrieved 6 December 2010.
- ^ "American Falcon route map". Airline Route Maps. http://www.airlineroutemaps.com/Latin_America/American_Falcon_airline.shtml. Retrieved 6 December 2010.
- ^ a b "Growing American Falcon". Aeroespacio.com.ar. http://www.aeroespacio.com.ar/site/anteriores/551-560/554/SITE/rlineas554contenido.htm. Retrieved 6 December 2010.
- ^ a b c d "American Falcon flights suspended". La Nacion. 1 March 2004. http://www.lanacion.com.ar/nota.asp?nota_id=577591. Retrieved 6 December 2010.
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