Tradewinds Airlines

Tradewinds Airlines

Infobox Airline
airline = Tradewinds Airlines

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fleet_size = 3
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IATA = WI
ICAO = TDX
callsign = TRADEWINDS EXPRESS
parent = Wrangler Aviation Inc.
company_slogan =
founded = 1969
headquarters = Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
key_people = Jeff Conry
hubs =
secondary_hubs =
focus_cities =
frequent_flyer =
lounge =
alliance =
website = http://www.tradewinds-airlines.com

Tradewinds Airlines is an American cargo airline based in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA. It operates a cargo schedule between the USA and Puerto Rico. Flight International 12-18 April 2005]

History

The airline was established in 1969 as Wrangler Aviation and started operations in 1973 using Lockheed Constellation aircraft under FAA Part 91. It became a Part 121 carrier in 1978 and became an all-cargo airline in 1981. The current name was adopted in 1991. It was what let Piedmont Triad International Airport be an "International Airport." In December 2008, Donald Watkins, Lawyer from Alabama bought part of the company. On June 6, 2008, the airline reduced it's staff by 70% and parked all 5 B747 and 3 A300.

Further press releases in June 3, 2008 indicate that Tradewinds returned 5 747 B200F aircraft to the lessor and furloughed employees that operated the lines.

Bankruptcy

On July 25, 2008, Tradewinds Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the third time. The company cited rising fuel costs and low demand, but plans to continue to operate flights during reorganization. [cite news | url=http://www.news-record.com/content/2008/07/28/article/airline_acts_to_hold_off_creditors | title=Airline acts to hold off creditors | work=Greensboro News & Record | first=Donald | last=Patterson | date=2008-07-29 | accessdate=2008-08-05]

Destinations

As of August 2008 Tradewinds Airlines operates the following services:
*Domestic freight destinations: Greensboro, Hartford, Indianapolis, Miami and Dallas.
*International freight destinations: Aguadilla and San Juan.

Fleet

As of June 6 2008 Tradewinds Airlines fleet includes [Flight International, 3-9 February 2008] :

*3 Airbus A300B4 Freighter

Incidents and Accidents

On June 7, 2006, a Boeing 747-200F by the registration of N922FT had an engine failure on takeoff. The pilot aborted, but the plane overran the runway. None of the 6 on board were injured. The plane was substantially damaged. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wj8UPEfO1Oo&feature=related See Video]

External links

* [http://www.tradewinds-airlines.com Tradewinds Airlines]

References


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