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Airline was founded by Joseph M. Fugere, a former Navy jet pilot, as air taxi carrier in Waterford Connecticut serving primarily Electric Boat Company employees. Airline was moved to Groton in 1962. Pilgrim Airlines has became the third largest regional carrier operating in New England and employing over 400 people. Airline was also first US airline to operate DHC-6s Twin Otters. Airline has been acquired by Business Express in 1986 together with NewAir of New Haven.
founded - demised (age)
1960 - February 28 1986 (26)
headquarters
, Groton, CT
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