Straight Corporation

Straight Corporation Ltd
Company typePrivate
IndustryAviation:
FoundedApril 17, 1935; 89 years ago (1935-04-17) in London, UK
FounderWhitney Straight
Defunct1989 (1989)
FateDissolved
Headquarters
London
,
England
Key people
Whitney Straight
William Parkhouse

The Straight Corporation Ltd was a significant operator of British airlines, airports and flying clubs from 1935 until the mid 1970s. Its major unit, Western Airways, expanded to become an important parts manufacturer, a maintenance, repair and upgrade organisation, and a builder of transport aircraft.