Air Columbus
| Company type | Charter airline |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aviation |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Defunct | 1994 |
| Headquarters | Portugal |
Area served | Nordic countries, Europe |
Key people | R Morsi |
| Products | Charter air services |
Air Columbus was a charter airline headquartered in Portugal, functioning between 1989 and 1994.
History
Operations began in October 1989. Ownership included the Danish charter carrier Sterling Airways (1962–1993) alongside Mr. R Morsi. The airline utilized two Boeing 727 planes (OY-SAS, OY-SAU), mainly operating out of Funchal on the island of Madeira.
The airline’s route structure focused on the Nordic countries—namely Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland—with services extending to prominent European destinations such as London Heathrow, Düsseldorf, Stuttgart, Bristol Airport, and Jersey.
In 1992, Air Columbus expanded its fleet by acquiring two Boeing 737-300 aircraft from Norway Airlines Charter. Growth continued through 1994 with the addition of three more Boeing 737-300s.
Fleet
At the height of its operations, Air Columbus’s fleet comprised 2 Boeing 727-200 and 5 Boeing 737-300 aircraft:
| Aircraft type | Registrations |
|---|---|
| Boeing 727-200 | CS-TKA, CS-TKB |
| Boeing 737-300 | CS-TKC, TKD, TKE, TKF, TKG |