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Appalachian Airlines

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Appalachian Airlines
IATA ICAO Call sign
APL[1]
Founded1977
Ceased operations1980
Key peopleF. King Roberts, President

Appalachian Airlines was a US commuter airline that operated out of northeast Tennessee.[2] It was founded in 1977 as Appalachian Flying Service,[3] and ceased its operations in 1980.[4] At one time, the airline operated a fleet of seven Piper Navajo aircraft on its routes and also offered same-day parcel delivery service.[5]

Destinations

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Appalachian Airlines offered scheduled flights to the following destinations:[2][6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Appalachian Flying Service code data at planespotters.net
  2. ^ a b News report on the airline
  3. ^ a b c Jones, Bill (4 Sep 1977). "Flying Out To Memphis? You Can Get To Chicago Cheaper". Kingsport Times-News. Kingsport, Tennessee. p. 1 – via newspapers.com.
  4. ^ Appalachian Airlines entry at North American airlines directory
  5. ^ a b c d e f g "Appalachian begins new service Monday". Johnson City Press. Johnson City, Tennessee. 30 Apr 1978. p. 7 – via newspapers.com.
  6. ^ Appalachian Airlines timetable, October 1977
  7. ^ a b "Business Beat". Kingsport Times-News. Kingsport, Tennessee. 14 May 1978. p. 9C – via newspapers.com.
  8. ^ "Flying Service To Begin Flights". Kingsport Times-News. Kingsport, Tennessee. 14 Aug 1977 – via newspapers.com.
  9. ^ Greer, Jon (26 May 1978). "Panel tells LP Airport To Shape Up - Or Else". Kingsport Times. Kingsport, Tennessee. p. 4A – via newspapers.com.