Magic Blue Airlines
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Magic Blue Airlines was a charter passenger airline
based in Rotterdam
in the Netherlands
. It was previously an all-freight operator and intended to operate charter services from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
to Mediterranean holiday destinations starting later in 2005 using BAe ATP aircraft.
In December 2005 the airline filed for bankruptcy
.
s to start charter operations later that year instead of Airbus A300B4-200
s as it had previously announced. In May 2005 two ex-Air Europa BAe ATP freighters were shortly to be added to the fleet. In November 2005 the airline wet lease
d two McDonnell Douglas MD-83s from Fly Air
. In December 2005 Magic Blue Airlines filed for bankruptcy, never having started commercial operations. In May 2006, Magic Bird
the successor to Magic Blue Airlines finally started operations with a single BAe ATP freighter.
All aircraft were leased from BAE Systems
.
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 Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands and one of the largest ports in the world. Starting as a dam on the Rotte river, Rotterdam has grown into a major international commercial centre...
in the Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
. It was previously an all-freight operator and intended to operate charter services from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol ) is the Netherlands' main international airport, located 20 minutes southwest of Amsterdam, in the municipality of Haarlemmermeer. The airport's official English name, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, reflects the original Dutch word order...
to Mediterranean holiday destinations starting later in 2005 using BAe ATP aircraft.
In December 2005 the airline filed for bankruptcy
Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is a legal status of an insolvent person or an organisation, that is, one that cannot repay the debts owed to creditors. In most jurisdictions bankruptcy is imposed by a court order, often initiated by the debtor....
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Code data
- ICAO Code: MJB
- Callsign: MAGIC BLUE
History
The airline was established as Farnair Europe and was renamed in January 2004. It was wholly owned by FN Holding. In March 2005 it was planning to use two Boeing 757-200Boeing 757
The Boeing 757 is a mid-size, narrow-body twin-engine jet airliner manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Passenger versions of the twinjet have a capacity of 186 to 289 persons and a maximum range of , depending on variant and cabin configuration...
s to start charter operations later that year instead of Airbus A300B4-200
Airbus A300
The Airbus A300 is a short- to medium-range widebody jet airliner. Launched in 1972 as the world's first twin-engined widebody, it was the first product of Airbus Industrie, a consortium of European aerospace companies, wholly owned today by EADS...
s as it had previously announced. In May 2005 two ex-Air Europa BAe ATP freighters were shortly to be added to the fleet. In November 2005 the airline wet lease
Wet lease
Aircraft leases are a number of types of leases used by airlines and other aircraft operators. Airlines lease aircraft from other airlines or leasing companies for two main reasons; to operate aircraft without the financial burden of buying them, and to provide temporary increase in capacity...
d two McDonnell Douglas MD-83s from Fly Air
Fly Air
Fly Air was a private airline based in Istanbul, Turkey. It was originally a charter airline, but also operated scheduled services.The airline ceased operations in January 2007.- History :...
. In December 2005 Magic Blue Airlines filed for bankruptcy, never having started commercial operations. In May 2006, Magic Bird
Magic Bird
Magic Bird was a cargo airline based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It operates services between Sundsvall and Stockholm for the post office in Sweden. Its main base is Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.-History:...
the successor to Magic Blue Airlines finally started operations with a single BAe ATP freighter.
Fleet
The Magic Blue Airlines fleet included the following aircraft (at July 2005):- 2 BAe ATP (freighters)
- 3 BAe ATP (passenger configured)
All aircraft were leased from BAE Systems
BAE Systems
BAE Systems plc is a British multinational defence, security and aerospace company headquartered in London, United Kingdom, that has global interests, particularly in North America through its subsidiary BAE Systems Inc. BAE is among the world's largest military contractors; in 2009 it was the...
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