Boston-Maine Airways Receives FAA Approval for Scheduled Operations

Gordon Werner · 12-19-2001, 06:55 PM

Wednesday December 19, 4:34 pm Eastern Time

Press Release

SOURCE: Boston-Maine Airways

Boston-Maine Airways Receives FAA Approval for Scheduled Operations
Pan Am Affiliate to Provide Expanded Destinations

PORTSMOUTH, N.H., Dec. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston-Maine Airways announced today that it has received final approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to commence Part 121 scheduled passenger air service. The Portsmouth, NH-based airline company has operated as a Part 135 charter carrier since its formation in March of 1999.

Vice President of Airline Operations, Gordon R. Long, praised the efforts of his team and said, "This additional certification by the FAA marks the completion of a process which spanned more than two years, and which has positioned the airline to offer passengers local air service in a variety of markets, as well as the opportunity to connect with its affiliate, Pan American Airways, providing service to popular destinations in New England, Florida and the Caribbean." Pan Am recently initiated scheduled Boeing 727 jet service to Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI).

Boston-Maine Airways operates a fleet of 19-passenger British Aerospace Jetstream 31 twin turboprop aircraft, which feature pressurized, air conditioned cabins, cruise at 220 knots, and have a two-pilot crew. The first destinations to be offered will connect Cumberland and Hagerstown, Maryland with Baltimore/Washington International Airport under a contract awarded to the company earlier this year by the State of Maryland. Additional routes anticipated for startup in early 2002 include Naples, St. Petersburg/Clearwater, Marathon Key and Orlando/Sanford, Florida, as well as service to Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard and Cape Cod from Hanscom Field in Bedford, MA and other New England locations.

Boston-Maine Airways' Vice President of Marketing, Dan Fortnam, outlined the company's plans, saying "Boston-Maine Airways will provide passengers with an affordable, comfortable and convenient travel experience at their local airport, whether that be for travel to another Boston-Maine destination, a connection to Pan Am's Clipper Class jet service, or a connection to the wide range of travel options available at a facility such as BWI."

The Boston-Maine Airways name has its roots in the earliest days of commercial aviation. In the late 1920's and early 1930's, the Boston & Maine and Maine Central Railroads jointly operated an airline which provided international mail and passenger service throughout the Northeastern United States and Canadian Maritimes. In fact, Amelia Earhart was a Vice President of the original Boston-Maine Airways, which also operated under contract with a then-fledgling Pan Am.

SOURCE: Boston-Maine Airways

IFTNFS · 12-21-2001, 03:38 AM

Cool... It'll give me something else to check out @ HYA this coming year. The Cape Air, Nantucket Airlines and Island Air Cessna 402s get a little old after a while. Although, rumor has it that Nantucket Airlines will be getting a couple of Shorts planes soon, so that'll be different. Not pretty, but different.

Rick

Gordon Werner · 12-21-2001, 02:09 PM

well ... ACK Air/Cape Air has wanted to be the modern day PBA for a long time now ... so it wouldn't surprise me if they started getting bigger AC ... not that I like the flying boxcar ...
G.

Fred Wengler · 12-21-2001, 05:11 PM

Can't wait to see the Pan AM 727. Growing up near JFK, I was tired of seeing Pan Am after Pan Am (and for that matter, TWA), never thinking I would miss them! But I do miss them.

12-19-2001, 06:55 PM	#1
Gordon Werner Insane Collector Join Date: Jun 1998 Location: Somewhere else Age: 37 Posts: 2,059	Boston-Maine Airways Receives FAA Approval for Scheduled Operations Wednesday December 19, 4:34 pm Eastern Time Press Release SOURCE: Boston-Maine Airways Boston-Maine Airways Receives FAA Approval for Scheduled Operations Pan Am Affiliate to Provide Expanded Destinations PORTSMOUTH, N.H., Dec. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston-Maine Airways announced today that it has received final approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to commence Part 121 scheduled passenger air service. The Portsmouth, NH-based airline company has operated as a Part 135 charter carrier since its formation in March of 1999. Vice President of Airline Operations, Gordon R. Long, praised the efforts of his team and said, "This additional certification by the FAA marks the completion of a process which spanned more than two years, and which has positioned the airline to offer passengers local air service in a variety of markets, as well as the opportunity to connect with its affiliate, Pan American Airways, providing service to popular destinations in New England, Florida and the Caribbean." Pan Am recently initiated scheduled Boeing 727 jet service to Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI). Boston-Maine Airways operates a fleet of 19-passenger British Aerospace Jetstream 31 twin turboprop aircraft, which feature pressurized, air conditioned cabins, cruise at 220 knots, and have a two-pilot crew. The first destinations to be offered will connect Cumberland and Hagerstown, Maryland with Baltimore/Washington International Airport under a contract awarded to the company earlier this year by the State of Maryland. Additional routes anticipated for startup in early 2002 include Naples, St. Petersburg/Clearwater, Marathon Key and Orlando/Sanford, Florida, as well as service to Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard and Cape Cod from Hanscom Field in Bedford, MA and other New England locations. Boston-Maine Airways' Vice President of Marketing, Dan Fortnam, outlined the company's plans, saying "Boston-Maine Airways will provide passengers with an affordable, comfortable and convenient travel experience at their local airport, whether that be for travel to another Boston-Maine destination, a connection to Pan Am's Clipper Class jet service, or a connection to the wide range of travel options available at a facility such as BWI." The Boston-Maine Airways name has its roots in the earliest days of commercial aviation. In the late 1920's and early 1930's, the Boston & Maine and Maine Central Railroads jointly operated an airline which provided international mail and passenger service throughout the Northeastern United States and Canadian Maritimes. In fact, Amelia Earhart was a Vice President of the original Boston-Maine Airways, which also operated under contract with a then-fledgling Pan Am. SOURCE: Boston-Maine Airways

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12-21-2001, 03:38 AM	#2
IFTNFS Senior Collector Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Harwich, MA, USA Age: 27 Posts: 427	Cool... It'll give me something else to check out @ HYA this coming year. The Cape Air, Nantucket Airlines and Island Air Cessna 402s get a little old after a while. Although, rumor has it that Nantucket Airlines will be getting a couple of Shorts planes soon, so that'll be different. Not pretty, but different. Rick

12-21-2001, 02:09 PM	#3
Gordon Werner Insane Collector Join Date: Jun 1998 Location: Somewhere else Age: 37 Posts: 2,059	well ... ACK Air/Cape Air has wanted to be the modern day PBA for a long time now ... so it wouldn't surprise me if they started getting bigger AC ... not that I like the flying boxcar ... G.

12-21-2001, 05:11 PM	#4
Fred Wengler Collector Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Baltimore Age: 49 Posts: 115	Can't wait to see the Pan AM 727. Growing up near JFK, I was tired of seeing Pan Am after Pan Am (and for that matter, TWA), never thinking I would miss them! But I do miss them.