Four Star Air Cargo
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Cargo airline |
| Founded | January 1, 1982 in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands |
| Defunct | December 2009 |
| Headquarters | San Juan , Puerto Rico |
Area served | U.S. Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico |
| Products | Cargo transport services |
| Owner | Four Star Aviation Inc. |
Four Star Air Cargo functioned as a cargo airline headquartered in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Its operations included cargo transport services connecting the U.S. Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico, with its principal hub located at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport.
History
The airline was founded on January 1, 1982, originally in Saint Thomas before moving its headquarters to San Juan, Puerto Rico. Ownership of Four Star Air Cargo was entirely under Four Star Aviation Inc.
Operations were discontinued in December 2009.
Destinations
Operating out of San Juan, PR, Four Star Air Cargo maintained scheduled weekly routes to:
- Cyril E. King Airport, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
- Henry E. Rohlsen Airport, Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
- Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport, Tortola
Fleet
By July 2008, the company’s fleet comprised six Douglas DC-3 aircraft identified as N131FS, N132FS, N133FS, N135FS, N136FS, and N138FS Snoopy. The aircraft N136FS was lost in April 2009 due to a cockpit fire incident.
Accidents and incidents
- On September 17, 1989, Hurricane Hugo destroyed Douglas C-47A N101AP at Cyril E. King Airport, Charlotte Amalie.
- On May 10, 1991, Douglas R4D-7 N134FS crashed shortly after departing from Rafael Hernández Airport, Puerto Rico following engine failure; both crew members perished.
- On April 26, 2009, a cockpit fire rendered Douglas DC-3C N136FS beyond repair while taxiing for departure at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport.