Key Airlines |
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| Commenced operations | December 1968 |
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| Ceased operations | May 1993 |
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| Headquarters | Initially Sun Valley, Idaho, United States |
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| Key people |
- Jim Wilkins (President - 1968-1969)
- Rolland Smith (President - 1969-1972)
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Key Airlines was founded as Thunderbird Airlines in 1964 and then changed its name in 1969.
The airline took over Sun Valley Airlines in 1972 and became known as Sun Valley Key Airlines
for several years until reverting to the Key Airlines name. The airline began as a commuter and charter air carrier in the western United States flying turboprop and prop aircraft. In later years, Key Airlines operated a hub in Savannah, Georgia with scheduled passenger flights operated with mainline jet aircraft to international and domestic destinations.
