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Ozark Air Lines was a local service carrier in the United States that operated from 1950 until 1986, when it was purchased by Trans World Airlines (TWA). In 2001, TWA was merged into American Airlines. A smaller regional airline that used the Ozark name (and whose operating certificate was purchased by Great Plains Airlines) operated in 2000 ...
Apr 12, 2021 · By Emily Derrick. Published Apr 12, 2021. At one point, Ozark Air Lines was poised to become one of the largest local service, or regional, airlines in the US. Its success meant that within 40 years, the airline was bought out, and the name no longer existed. But then, the Ozark name was resurrected a decade later; it lasted just one year.
Jul 26, 2022 · Ozark Air Lines was an airline headquartered in St.Louis, MO. It operated to cities across the United States but had a developed route network in the Midwest. It was initially founded in 1950 and was then bought by Trans World Airlines ( TWA ) in 1986, which in turn was absorbed into American Airlines.
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Nov 25, 2018 · Despite proving itself able Ozark was trumped when the licenses were eventually given out to Parks Air Lines, which despite being run by the well known Oliver Parks, struggled to launch services. Eventually pressure from the under-served communities forced the schedule to be re-distributed to Ozark, which finally restarted service on Sep 26th 1950.
Jul 16, 2015 · Ozark Air Lines began operating in 1950, with commercial flights between St. Louis and Chicago and enroute stops at Springfield, Decatur, and Champaign Illinois. But in 1986, Trans World Airlines (TWA) took over the airline, its routes and aircraft, leaving behind memories of the regional airline.
The Renaissance. Paul J Rodgers – “Mr. Aviation St. Louis”. Joined Ozark Air Lines Sept. 26th, 1950. Retired as Senior VP of Marketing Sept. 30th, 1981. Joined Air 1 as President and COB Sept 30th, 1981 through 1986. Joined Saint Louis Corporate Travel as Vice President in 1986 thru 1998.
Ozark Air Lines was known and respected as the “go-getter” airline, its name proudly reflecting its geographic origins and the strong work ethic and can-do attitude of its employees and administration. Ozarks Public Television is pleased to share this remarkable story in our newest local history documentary. Program available online below.
