 Overseas National Airways logo | |||||||
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| Founded | June 1950 | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | 1946 | ||||||
| Ceased operations | September 14, 1978 (renamed to National Airlines) | ||||||
| Operating bases | John F. Kennedy International Airport | ||||||
| Fleet size | See Fleet below | ||||||
| Headquarters | New York, New York | ||||||
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The original Overseas National Airways Inc (ONA) was an American airline, formed in June 1950 as a supplemental air carrier. It ceased operations on September 14, 1978. The airline started as Air Travel in 1946 and was renamed Calasia Air Transport the same year. The name changed to Overseas National in 1950 when it became a supplemental air carrier.
The company's headquarters were on the property of John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City.[1]
A second related company, which took the name in 1978, was later renamed National Airlines before declaring bankruptcy in 1986.
- ^ Flight International. April 10, 1976. p. 947. "Head Office: Kennedy International Airport, Jamaica, New York 11430, USA."