- 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.
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founded = 1969
headquarters = Greensboro,North Carolina , USA
key_people = Jeff Conry
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website = http://www.tradewinds-airlines.comTradewinds Airlines is an American
cargo airline based in Greensboro,North Carolina , USA. It operates a cargo schedule between the USA andPuerto 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 letPiedmont 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] :Incidents and Accidents
On
June 7 ,2006 , aBoeing 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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