Air Jamaica Express
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| Founded | 1973 (as Jamaica Air Taxi) Parent company Air Jamaica | | |||||
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| Headquarters | Kingston, Jamaica | ||||||
Air Jamaica Express was an
When Air Jamaica was renationalized in December 2004, responsibility for Air Jamaica Express remained with Stewart and his organization. The airline struggled financially and after attempts to reorganize and secure additional capital were unsuccessful, the airline ceased operations on October 14, 2005.
Services
In 2002, Air Jamaica Express served the following destinations:[1]
| Country | City | Airport | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica | Kingston | Norman Manley International Airport | |
Montego Bay |
Sangster International Airport | ||
| Negril, Jamaica | Negril Aerodrome | ||
Ocho Rios |
Ian Fleming International Airport | ||
Port Antonio |
Ken Jones Aerodrome | ||
| Cayman Islands | George Town |
Owen Roberts International Airport | |
| Cuba | Havana |
José Martí International Airport | |
| Santiago de Cuba | Antonio Maceo Airport | Seasonal | |
| Haiti | Port-au-Prince |
Toussaint Louverture International Airport | Seasonal |
Turks and Caicos |
Providenciales | Providenciales International Airport | Seasonal |
| Dominican Republic | Santo Domingo |
Las Américas International Airport | Seasonal |
Bahamas |
Nassau | Lynden Pindling International Airport | Seasonal |
Prior to Air Jamaica Express, predecessor air carrier Trans-Jamaican Airlines was operating
Fleet
In 2002, Air Jamaica Express was operating the following twin turboprop aircraft types:[1]
| Aircraft | Amount in Fleet | Passengers |
|---|---|---|
De Havilland Canada Dash 8-100 |
6 | 37 |
| De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter | 2 | 19 |
The airline also previously operated Short 360 turboprop aircraft and Dornier 228 aircraft as well as the following STOL capable piston engine prop aircraft during its existence:
- Britten-Norman Islander
- Britten-Norman Trislander
In addition, predecessor air carrier Trans-Jamaican Airlines operated ATR 42 turboprop aircraft.
References
- ^ ISBN 0-9653993-8-9. Archived from the originalon 2016-11-28. Retrieved 2018-10-05.
- ^ MARTIN-WILKINS, ARLENE (July 1, 2005). "Air Jamaica gives up Express". Jamaica Observer. Archived from the original on February 16, 2006. Retrieved 2008-05-25.
- ^ "Air Jamaica Express to shut down". Jamaica Observer. September 18, 2005. Archived from the original on April 1, 2006. Retrieved 2008-05-25.
- ^ Sept. 15, 1994 OAG Desk Top Flight Guide, North American Edition
