Air Manila

Infobox Airline
airline=Air Manila
logo=
logo_size=
fleet_size=Defunct
destinations=
IATA=
ICAO=AMI
callsign=
parent =Air Manila
founded=1964-(1978)
headquarters=Manila, Philippines|
key_people=
hubs=Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Manila)

Air Manila was a domestic airline in the Philippines. It was based out of Manila and operated propeller aircraft including the Fokker F-27 and Lockheed L-188 Electra.

In the 1970's Air Manila obtained two Boeing 707's from TWA, with the goal of starting an international air service under the name of "Air Manila International". This move was opposed by Philippine Airlines (PAL), the national flag-carrier. Under government pressure, Air Manila and Filipinas Orient Airways were merged into PAL in 1973.

The Airline Company was a promising venture, with Major Investors Francisco G. (Paco) Reyes and Ricardo (Carding) Silverio working together with Retired veterans of the Philippine Air Force.

The General Manager was Major General Pedro Q. Molina Retired former Commanding General of Philippine Air Force and Vice Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

The Vice President for Maintenance / Airline Operations was Colonel Aderito de Leon.

The Maiden Flight from Manila to Kalibo Aklan was flown by Captain Melecio Javier.

External links

* [http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=0305428&size=M Air Manila International 707]
* [http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=0113388&size=M Air Manila Fokker F-27]