American Falcon
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American Falcon was an Argentinian
airline
based in Buenos Aires
. The airline began operations in 1996 and shut down in 2005. It operated largely domestic services, but also some international routes to South American cities.
The airline was formed in 1995, and initially offered only charter services, though it gradually introduced scheduled flights. In 2003, the airline embarked on a major expansion after the closure of Líneas Aéreas Privadas Argentinas and Dinar, investing US$4 million in new routes and aircraft. On 1 March 2004, due to rising fuel costs, the airline announced it was ending all operations within a week. It completely shut down a year later.
The airline operated a maximum of five aircraft after its 2003 expansion—three Boeing 737-200s and two Fokker F28
s. Shortly before it ended operations, it returned one of the Fokkers to the lessor.
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
airline
Airline
An airline provides air transport services for traveling passengers and freight. Airlines lease or own their aircraft with which to supply these services and may form partnerships or alliances with other airlines for mutual benefit...
based in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
. The airline began operations in 1996 and shut down in 2005. It operated largely domestic services, but also some international routes to South American cities.
The airline was formed in 1995, and initially offered only charter services, though it gradually introduced scheduled flights. In 2003, the airline embarked on a major expansion after the closure of Líneas Aéreas Privadas Argentinas and Dinar, investing US$4 million in new routes and aircraft. On 1 March 2004, due to rising fuel costs, the airline announced it was ending all operations within a week. It completely shut down a year later.
The airline operated a maximum of five aircraft after its 2003 expansion—three Boeing 737-200s and two Fokker F28
Fokker F28
The Fokker F28 Fellowship is a short range jet airliner designed and built by defunct Dutch aircraft manufacturer Fokker.-Design and development:...
s. Shortly before it ended operations, it returned one of the Fokkers to the lessor.