Tower Air: The US’s Largest Charter Airline
At one point in time, Tower Air and World Airways were the two largest charter airlines in the world. For the most part, World Airways was immortalized in popular culture, whilst Tower Air was forgotten!
During its prime, Tower Air had a fleet of 17 aircraft, some were configured for passengers, whilst others were configured for cargo. On top of a series of passenger and cargo contracts, the airline also had military contracts too.
However, in 2000, their empire would crumble and they'd cease operations. So what went so wrong?
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Pre-Tower Air
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