Asia Pacific Airlines (United States)
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| Founded | 1998 | ||||||
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| Hubs | Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport (Guam), Honolulu International Airport (Honolulu, HI) | ||||||
| Focus cities | Marshall Islands International Airport (Majuro) | ||||||
| Fleet size | 4 | ||||||
| Destinations | 9 | ||||||
| Parent company | Tan Holdings Corporation | ||||||
| Headquarters | Danville, California, USA | ||||||
| Website | www.flyapa.com | ||||||
Asia Pacific Airlines is a cargo airline headquartered in Danville, California, USA in the San Francisco Bay Area.[1] It operates cargo charter services from Guam. Its main base is Guam International Airport.[2]
History
The airline was established on June 5, 1998 and started operations, with Boeing 727-200 series aircraft, on June 3, 1999. It was formed as Aero Micronesia,[2] and is an affiliate company of the Tan Holdings Corporation. The primary aspect of the airline's operation is the shipment of US Mail, and other cargo, throughout Micronesia, as well as the importation of fresh high grade tuna for transshipment to worldwide fish markets.[3][4]
As of January 2015 the airline has begun the process of bringing Boeing 757-200 series aircraft into service as part of fleet modernization and expansion.[5]
Fleet
The Asia Pacific Airlines fleet included the following aircraft in January 2015:[2]
- 2x Boeing 727-212F Adv.
- 1x Boeing 727-223F Adv.
- 1x Boeing 757-29JF (Delivered, not in service yet)
References
- ↑ "Contact Info." Asia Pacific Airlines. Retrieved on June 2, 2009. "Asia Pacific Airlines 156 Diablo Road, Suite 203 Danville, CA 94526"
- 1 2 3 Flight International. March 27, 2007
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0II1SwhMvQ<
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ec58kAKhhpg
- ↑ http://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/34054-guams-cargo-operator-asia-pacific-starts-fleet-renewal-with-b757
External links
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- Official website (English)