“Iranian Airways” was first established in May 1944 and commenced its first passenger flight right after the World War II from Tehran to holy city of Mashhad. Within a period of 17 years (1945-1962) this airline developed into a major domestic Route with a few international flights per week. In 1954 another private airline as “Pars Airways” was established. Initially “Pars Airways” only undertook freight services to Europe. The geographical situation of Iran, expanding its spacious levels, relative remoteness of crowded areas from each other, lack of means of transportations either railways or roads, the need to initiate safe and fast connections to survey and governmental organizations, and the last but not the least, lack of an ordered equipment with high capacity to revive mutual aviation rights with other countries and also securing more welfare and comfort for Iranians, provided the conditions for the board of ministers to ratify a proposal suggested by road minister to establish a national Airline corporate on February 10th, 1961.

Covering the domestic aviation transportation needs accompanied by observing the safety principles and forming transportation services with neighboring and far-fetched countries, and also considering simultaneous communal contracts on commercial grounds and interests of the country were among the reasons to establish IranAir. IranAir provides different and various services for the passengers. In this part the comprehensive and complete information about the facilities and the way of using them will provide tranquility and comfort for you and will guide you in planning a successful trip. Some general points have been collected about transportation of cargo and its conditions and complete information about export and import of cargo are presented in this part.

For more information, please visit http://www.iranair.com

Wataniya Airways, Kuwait’s new premium service airline, commenced operations in January 2009 with point to point connections across the Middle East. Flying to Amman, Bahrain, Beirut, Cairo, Damascus, Dubai and Sharm El Sheikh with more destinations to follow, Wataniya Airways offers advantageous services and schedules geared to the specific demands of discerning travellers flying to and from Kuwait. Operating A320 aircraft with only 122 seats, Wataniya Airways offers guests more comfort and space than any other scheduled airline within the same aircraft class. Wataniya Airways was born as part of the Kuwait Government’s liberalization of aviation services in 2005. An IPO in 2006 laid the solid financial foundations for the planning and creation of our airline.

The development of a quality product and service takes time and at Wataniya airways we have the right people, product and business model for success. From the moment their guests arrive at The Sheikh Saad Terminal, they will experience something unique. They will enjoy personalized check-in services, fast-track immigration procedures and exclusive lounges serving all our guests that will make the on the ground experience alone something quite out of the ordinary. First Class offers industry leading comfort, utility, and personal service, while Premium Economy delivers business class ease and comfort for economy guests. In Kuwait, Wataniya Airways operates from Sheikh Saad Terminal, delivering unprecedented levels of exclusivity, convenience, and efficiency on the ground to all its guests.

For more information, please visit http://www.wataniyaairways.com

Cosmic Air started its operations from 1997, as a domestic airline based in Katmandu, Nepal. It initially operated two MI 17 Helicopters, later upgraded in 1998-99 to Dornier 228 aircraft and further in 2000-01 to two SAAB 340 aircraft. It was then quite a feat as Cosmic Air was the first airline to introduce second-generation turbo prop aircraft with pressurized cabin for domestic flights. In October 2004 the first Fokker 100 Jet Aircraft was added to the fleet. Cosmic Air has revolutionized the domestic operations by introducing jet aircraft since November 2004 on its trunk routes, which were previously operated by turbo prop aircraft for the last 35 years.

Cosmic Air then expanded in a phenomenal fashion by operating regional flights to India and Bangladesh with its twice-daily flights to Delhi and five weekly flights to Dhaka. It is the first private Nepalese airline to operate International flights. Their Fokker aircraft all have a single class configuration with 105 leather-bound seats and boast a seat pitch of over 32 inch, thus ensuring generous legroom on any given sector. With the cultural and historical relations prevailing between India and Nepal, a significant number of Indian tourists (up to 40 percent of the tourist arrivals) visit Nepal every year for various reasons, whether it be business, shopping, casino or even to escape the heat. Besides Delhi, with its extensive network of destinations offered, has become an important transit point for travel into and out of Nepal.

For more information, please visit http://www.cosmicair.com

Bonanza Air Services (BAS) was formed in early in 1945 by Edmund Converse, a former lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy; Charlie Keene, once an operator of a small charter operation in Santa Paula, California; and June Simon, daughter of “Pop” Simon the former secretary-director of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce. BAS located its home base at the Sky Haven Airfield, now known as the North Las Vegas Air Terminal, and began operating with just one single-engine, four-seat Cessna. The company offered charter flights to several small Nevada towns but needed a place to promote its product. The trio struck a deal with the El Rancho Vegas Hotel and Casino to set up a ticket counter in the lobby.

Late in 1945 the trio set in motion a plan to expand the business, changing its name from Bonanza Air Services to Bonanza Air Lines (BAL) and incorporating the company. The home base was moved to Alamo Field, now known as McCarran International Airport, in early 1946. As the operation grew, additional aircraft were acquired including two single-engine Piper Cubs and three military surplus twin-engine Cessna T-50 Bobcats for the charter services. In addition, a Stearman biplane was acquired for the new flight school division. BAL’s new routes and services required the addition of still more aircraft and personnel. McCarran Field, formerly Alamo Field, did not have enough hanger space to accommodate the newly acquired fleet, so Bonanza purchased a surplus military hanger at Reno, then dismantled and transported it to McCarran Field.

For more information, please visit http://bonanzaairlines.com

Chathams Pacific, The Friendly Islands Airline has a proud parent heritage embracing an entrepreneurial spirit along with a pioneering attitude. They understand the importance of providing reliable, professional and safe airways and, with their team of highly experienced people, they take this attitude to the skies. At Chathams Pacific, the Friendly Islands Airline, their mission is to operate a safe and efficient air service that will encourage growth in air travel within Tonga and benefit the community by providing a stable service for the private, business and tourist travellers within the Kingdom. Chathams Pacific is a small airline with a very clear focus. They’re about making travel easy, enjoyable and providing an experience that people will want to repeat.

Chathams Pacific is a subsidiary of Air Chathams Ltd which operates within New Zealand to and from the Chathams Islands. This operation has a 25 year heritage with staff and management who are deservedly proud of the difference that Air Chathams services have been able to make to the residents and businesses of the Chathams Islands. Chathams Pacific is managed and run by people with extensive knowledge of air travel and proven success in running airline businesses. Chathams Pacific has been set up with a long-term view of providing scheduled, charter and freight services within the Kingdom of Tongan. Chathams Pacific uses a simplified reservations procedure and fare structure. It employs a committed team of professionals dedicated to ensuring customers receive quality service.

For more information, please visit http://www.chathamspacific.com

The history of Yemen Airways goes back to the year 1949 when the Yemen government purchased two DC3 Dakotas. These planes were used to transport government officials, mail and, occasionally, businessmen between the major cities of Yemen. On 4 August 1961 the Yemen Airways Company was formed and ownership of the two Dakotas was transferred to the new Company. One year later, Yemen Airways was constituted as a shareholding company to serve the domestic cities of Taiz, Sanaa and Hodeidah and the regional destinations of Djibouti and Asmara. By 1965 Yemen Airways had bought four more Dakotas and had added the domestic destinations of Al Baida, Abs, Al Jawf, Marib and Kamaran.

In 1967 Yemen Airways reached an agreement of cooperation with United Arab Airlines (UAA, now Egypt Air), and two more DC6 aircraft were added to the fleet and a direct flight introduced between Sanaa and Cairo. By the end of 1979 Yemenia had taken delivery of four brand new B727-200s and in 1980 two DH7s. Since then Yemenia flights cover around 23 destinations within three continents: Asia, Africa and Europe, with a good reputation in service and safety. To fulfil its obligation for air service and to cover the external and internal demand, Yemenia has added two jets, A330-200s, to its fleet, and is planning for five more A320s or six B737-700s.

For more information, please visit http://www.yemenia.com

Windward Islands Airways International N.V. better known as Winair is a Government owned regional airline and was founded in 1961. The airline operates 4 de Havilland Twin-Otter aircraft between nine destinations. Winair has provided safe and efficient air transportation in the North Eastern Caribbean for more than 47 years. Winair offers daily connections from our main gateway, the Princess Juliana Airport in St. Maarten with daily flights to the islands of Saba, St. Eustatius, St. Barths, Nevis, Anguilla and three times weekly to Antigua, Montserrat and Barbuda. From our Antigua hub, Winair offers daily flights to Montserrat and Barbuda.

Winair presently has a code-share agreement with our US partner US Airways. This code-share agreement enables passengers on US Airways to fly from their destination in the US on a US Airways ticket to any of Winair destinations. The advantage for our customer is that you and your luggage are checked through from your originating airport to your final destination. No need to go through immigration or customs. A great trouble-free way to start and end your vacation. Winair also has interline agreements with several other major carriers like Delta, United, Northwest, Air Canada, Continental, Air France, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Insel Air and Caribbean Airlines. Winair also has agreements with several Caribbean regional airlines like Liat and Air Caraibes.

For more information, please visit http://www.fly-winair.com

The foundation on which the airline started out was a weak one with difficulties such as under-capitalization, inherited industrial problems, inadequate maintenance facilities, and poorly trained staff in some technical areas. However with the passage of time and the purchase of newer aircraft, many of the deficiencies were rectified along with improvements made in the organization itself. Despite the many improvements to the airline, it still faced financial difficulties and continues to do so today. Bahamasair, the National Flag Carrier of the Bahamas came about as a result of the discontinuation of service by British Airways in 1970 and Pan American Airlines in 1973 due to the fuel crisis.

Once formed, the airlines’ mission was to serve the Bahamas and its people. There were six objectives set out by Bahamasair that was deemed to be vital roles in the efficiency of its services. The Airline was to serve as the National Flag Carrier and promote the countries’ image at home as well as abroad. To provide efficient services throughout the Commonwealth in a cost effective manner. To provide a competitive scheduled passenger, charter and freight service to support commerce and promote the Bahamas Tourist Industry at a profit to the airline. To provide efficient high quality fixed base operations to facilitate and promote general aviation to and within the commonwealth at a profit to the airline.

For more information, please visit http://up.bahamasair.com

In 1949, the first elements of the Israel Defense Forces arrive at Umm Rash-Rash on the shores of the Red Sea and raise the Israeli flag for the first time. Israel’s southern-most city, Eilat, is established, and “Eilata Airlines” is created in order to maintain direct air service between Eilat and the center of the country. Eilata Airlines, jointly owned by Israel’s Labor Federation and EL AL Israel Airlines, evolves into Aviron, and then Arkia Airlines. A converted transport aircraft, the Curtis Commando, operates two flights weekly and Arkia carries 13,485 passengers in its first year of service.

Arkia proudly operates its fleet of aircrafts around the clock. It currently operates a large number of domestic flights daily, to a wide range of destinations, including: Eilat, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, Ben Gurion Airport, Rosh Pina and Kiryat Shmoneh. It’s possible to fly from Kiryat Shmoneh in the North to Eilat in the South in under two hours. Arkia also performs International Charter Flights, with daily flight operations to destinations in the Mediterranean Region as well as to Europe. The Company continues to expand its operations and to acquire new companies in order to position itself as an important and leading factor in the Aviation and Tourism Industries internationally.

For more information, please visit http://www.arkia.co.il