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Kalitta Charters II introduces a new color scheme

Kalitta Charters II (Ypsilanti) has introduced this new livery.

Copyright Photo: Mike Durbin. Please click on photo for more information.

Allegiant Air continues to add new routes, will also fly for Peppermill Casinos

Allegiant Air (Las Vegas) has announced new, nonstop jet service between Grand Rapids, MI and Punta Gorda, FL (near Fort Myers) will begin on November 18.

The new flights will operate twice weekly between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Charlotte County Airport (PGD), with service on Thursdays and Sundays. Flights will depart Grand Rapids at 7 a.m. (0700) arriving in Charlotte County Airport at 9:45 a.m. (0945). Flights leaving Charlotte County Airport will depart at 10:25 a.m. (1025) arriving in Grand Rapids at 1:20 p.m. (1320) (all flight times are local). The carrier will utilize a full-size, 150-seat DC-9-82/83 (MD-80) jet aircraft on the route.

The company also announced new, nonstop jet service between Idaho Falls, ID and Mesa, AZ (near Phoenix) will begin on November 12.

The new flights will operate twice weekly between Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (IWA) with service on Mondays and Fridays. Flights will depart Idaho Falls at 12 p.m. (1200) arriving in Mesa at 2 p.m. (1400). Flights leaving Mesa will depart at 9:20 a.m. (0920) arriving in Idaho Falls at 11:20 a.m. (1120) (all flight times are local).

Allegiant also announced that it has entered into a three-year, fixed-fee agreement with Peppermill Casinos, Inc. Under the agreement, Allegiant will provide air transportation for the casino company’s three Wendover, NV properties. Allegiant expects to generate more than $20 million in revenue over the three-year term of the agreement. The agreement is subject to earlier termination by either party.

By March 1, 2011, Allegiant will base one 150-seat, DC-9-80 (MD-80) series jet aircraft in Wendover to provide charter services to a number of small cities throughout the United States for the Peppermill’s three Wendover resort properties: Montego Bay Casino Resort, Rainbow & Hotel Casino and Peppermill Hotel & Casino. The travel company will establish a base in Wendover with more than 20 employees, including maintenance, flight crews and stations personnel.

Copyright Photo: Bruce Drum. Allegiant also operates three smaller DC-9-87 (MD-87) aircraft. N949MA (msn 49779) taxies to runway 9L at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood.

Allegiant Air to fly Greensboro-Punta Gorda

Allegiant Air (Las Vegas) announced new, nonstop jet service between Greensboro, NC, and Punta Gorda, FL (near Fort Myers) will begin on November 18.

The new flights will operate twice weekly between Greensboro (Piedmont Triad International Airport) (GSO) and Punta Gorda (Charlotte County Airport) (PGD), with service on Thursday and Sunday. Flights will depart GSO at 2 p.m. (1400) arriving in Charlotte County Airport at 3:50 p.m. (1550). Flights leaving Punta Gorda will depart at 1:10 p.m. (1310) arriving in GSO at 3 p.m. (1500) (all flight times are local). The carrier will utilize a full-size, 150-seat DC-9-82/83 (MD-82/83) jet aircraft on the route. The company also offers nonstop flights from GSO to the Sanford and St. Petersburg, FL.

Copyright Photo: Bruce Drum. McDonnell Douglas DC-9-83 (MD-83) N872GA (msn 53295) taxies to runway 9L at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood.

Saicus Air to get into the passenger business

Saicus Air (formerly Flyant Cargo) (Palma de Mallorca)

Copyright Photo: Javier Rodriguez.

has acquired ex-Pronair McDonnell Douglas DC-9-87 (MD-87) EC-KRV (msn 49843). The cargo carrier is getting into the passenger charter business.

Copyright Photo: Javier Rodriguez. EC-JRV is pictured at Palma de Mallorca after refurbishment.

Allegiant Air to start Savannah-Fort Lauderdale service

Allegiant Air (Las Vegas) has announced new, nonstop jet service between Savannah/Hilton Head Island and Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood will begin on November 18.

The new flights will operate twice weekly between Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), with service Thursday and Sunday. Flights will depart Savannah/Hilton Head at 11:05 a.m. (1105) arriving in Fort Lauderdale at 12:30 p.m. (1230). Flights leaving Fort Lauderdale will depart at 9 a.m. (0900) arriving in Savannah/Hilton Head at 10:25 a.m. (1025) (all flight times are local). The carrier will utilize a full-size, 150-seat DC-9-80 (MD-80) jet aircraft on the route.

In addition, the company also announced new, nonstop jet service between Moline/Quad Cities, IL, and Mesa, AZ (near Phoenix) will begin also on November 18.

The new flights will operate twice weekly between the Quad City International Airport (MLI) and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (IWA) with service on Thursday and Sunday. Flights will depart Moline/Quad Cities at 1:25 p.m. (1325) arriving in Phoenix-Mesa at 3:40 p.m. (1540). Flights leaving Mesa will depart at 8:50 a.m. (0850) arriving in Moline/Quad Cities at 12:45 p.m. (1245) (all flight times are local). The company will begin nonstop service to Las Vegas on October 14.

Copyright Photo: Ton Jochems. McDonnell Douglas DC-9-83 (MD-83) N405NV (msn 49623) dressed in the promotional markings of the Blue Man Group arrives at the Las Vegas base.

World Atlantic Airlines starts its certification process

World Atlantic Airlines (Miami) on September 10 started its FAA proving flights, hopefully leading to its AOC and Part 121 certification. The new charter airline plans to operate for federal agencies.

Copyright Photo: Bruce Drum. The first aircraft for the new company is this ex-Alaska Airlines McDonnell Douglas DC-9-83 (MD-83) N802WA (msn 53052).

Delta retires the last DC-9-31/32 from scheduled service

Delta Air Lines (Atlanta) has retired the last Douglas DC-9-31/32 from scheduled service. The last flight was flight DL 2106 from Detroit to Manchester, NH on September 6. A few aircraft will be retained through October as operational spares and as charter aircraft.

Previously Delta retired the type in June 1975 but inherited the type again with the merger with Northwest Airlines.

The DC-9-41s (still unpainted) and DC-9-51s (repainted) continue to operate on scheduled Delta routes.

Copyright Photo: Bruce Drum. DC-9-31 N8929E (msn 45866) prepares to land at Minneapolis/St. Paul hub. None of the DC-9-31/32s were repainted in Delta’s colors due to the impeding retirement.

Blue Line is declared insolvent, to be shut down on October 6

Blue Line (Paris-CDG) has been declared insolvent (bankrupt) and will operate only until October 6 when it will be shut down.

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Copyright Photo: Christian Volpati. McDonnell Douglas DC-9-83 F-GMLU (msn 49398) in the black fuselage scheme of the former FIFA World Cup Tour livery.

Allegiant Air to start Fort Collins-Mesa service

Allegiant Air (Las Vegas) announced new, nonstop jet service between Mesa, AZ (near Phoenix) and Fort Collins-Loveland, CO, will begin on October 8.

The new flights will operate two times weekly between Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal Airport (FNL) and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (IWA) with service on Monday and Friday. Flights will depart Fort Collins-Loveland at 11:10 a.m. (1110) arriving in Phoenix-Mesa at 12:05 p.m. (1205). Flights leaving Phoenix-Mesa will depart at 7:40 a.m. (0740) arriving in Fort Collins-Loveland at 10:30 a.m. (1030) (all flight times are local).

Allegiant will utilize 150-seat, DC-9-80 (MD-80) series, jet-aircraft on the route. Allegiant Air began nonstop service to Las Vegas on July 31, 2003 from Fort Collins.

Copyright Photo: Ton Jochems. McDonnell Douglas DC-9-83 (MD-83) N405NV (msn 49623) in the Blue Man Group motif arrives at Las Vegas.

Everts Air Cargo paints McDonnell Douglas DC-9-33F N932AX

Copyright Photo: David Knott.

Everts Air Cargo (Fairbanks) is adding McDonnell Douglas DC-9 freighters. Ex-Airborne Express DC-9-33F N932AX (msn 47465) is now in full colors. The company is one of the last Douglas DC-6A/DC-6B operators.

Copyright Photo: David Knott.