note

Founded by Charles J Colgan, owner of an FBO at Manassas, Virginia airport since 1965. On September 19, 1970, Colgan began operations on a Manassas-Washington (Dulles)-Poughkeepsie run. The airline expanded to 7 Beech 99s, serving New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. The airline became a New York Air Connection carrier in 1985. On August 6, 1986, it was sold to Presidential Airways, who maintained the code-share with New York Air and, later, Continental. On June 29, 1987, the airline was renamed Presidential Express. In June 1988, the airline merged with sister Presidential Airways, and its operating authority was canceled.

founded - demised (age)

June 19 1970 - June 1988  (18)

headquarters

, Manassas, VA

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base airports

KHEF Harry P Davis - Regional Manassas

related operators

Presidential Airways	acquired by
New York Air Connection	contract
Continental Express	contract