Air Horizons
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Airline |
| Predecessor | Euralair |
| Founded | October 1962 (as Euralair) |
| Founder | Alexandre Couvelaire |
| Defunct | November 2005 |
| Headquarters | Paris , France |
Area served | Mediterranean region, Africa |
| Products | Charter airline services |
Air Horizons was a airline headquartered in Paris, France, specializing in charter services for tour operators traveling to destinations in the Mediterranean region and Africa. Its main operational hubs were located at Orly Airport, Charles de Gaulle Airport, and Le Bourget Airport in Paris.
History
The company originated as Euralair in October 1962, founded by Alexandre Couvelaire. Financial challenges led Euralair to seek bankruptcy protection in November 2003. Subsequently, Air Horizons acquired Euralair, averting its liquidation. Nevertheless, Air Horizons filed for bankruptcy protection in a French court in November 2005 and terminated its operations within the same month.
Services
Beginning in October 2004, Air Horizons offered weekly scheduled flights connecting Montpellier to Casablanca as well as from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Ouarzazate.
Fleet
The airline's fleet comprised Boeing 737-300, Boeing 737-400, Boeing 737-800, and Boeing 757-200 aircraft models. Following the shutdown on December 7, 2005, all planes were returned to their lessors.