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Private independent domestic airline started operations between Ryukyu, Kyushu, Honshu, Chugoku and Shikoku islands of Japan in 1953. Airline soon expanded operations and established hubs at Hiroshima and Fukuoka using Convair 240s, De Havilland Dove/Heron and Tawron (Heron fitted with Continental Engines). In May 1965, Toa received its first turbojet NAMC YS-11. In 1971 airline merged with Japan Domestic Airlines to form TDA Toa Domestic Airlines.

founded - demised (age)

November 30 1953 - May 15 1971  (18)

headquarters

2874 Minamikannon, Hiroshima

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base airports

RJOA International Hiroshima
RJFF International Fukuoka

related operators

TDA Toa Domestic Airlines	New identity
JDA Japan Domestic Airlines	merged