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Is Chalk's Ocean Airways Belly-up?

Lrgt From United States, joined Jul 2004, 659 posts, RR: 0
Posted (2 years 1 month 3 weeks 6 days 18 hours ago) and read 1135 times:

What is going on with Chalk's? They have an active AOC, but no aircraft. Their website indicates all flights are operated by wet lease, but when I go to book a flight, it seems as if there are no flights in their reservations system!

Also, I noticed that about 10 days ago their president (who is still the owner) resigned! (according to the FL secretary of state)

Don't bring up the NW DC9's unless you have to!

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Lrgt From United States, joined Jul 2004, 659 posts, RR: 0
Reply 1, posted (2 years 1 month 3 weeks 5 days 17 hours ago) and read 1100 times:

Also, I heard somewhere that Chalk's is the oldest airline in the world (1917), but the FAA website says they've only been in business since the 80's... which is correct?

Don't bring up the NW DC9's unless you have to!

Rikkus67 From Canada, joined Jun 2000, 999 posts, RR: 2
Reply 2, posted (2 years 1 month 3 weeks 5 days 16 hours ago) and read 1100 times:

The name "Chalks" has been consistant throughout its history. The company, though, has had many MANY owners. Hence the FAA's website listing is correct.

I am surprised that the airline continued on after the unfortunate accident. The romanticism of flying the old Grumans was brought to a sobering end. It is unfortunate that even with all the care given, that planes (especially in a salt water environment) cannot last forever.

Lrgt From United States, joined Jul 2004, 659 posts, RR: 0
Reply 3, posted (2 years 1 month 3 weeks 5 days 6 hours ago) and read 894 times:

Quoting Rikkus67 (Reply 2):
I am surprised that the airline continued on after the unfortunate accident.

Did it? I thought they had to charter aircraft and they never flew again? I don't even think they're even marketing flights anymore unfortunately Sad

Don't bring up the NW DC9's unless you have to!

LAXintl From United States, joined May 2000, 12155 posts, RR: 22
Reply 4, posted (2 years 1 month 3 weeks 4 days 20 hours ago) and read 709 times:

The FAA commuter authority was revoked by the FAA last week.
Chalk's Intl Commuter Authority Revoked (by LAXintl Oct 4 2007 in Civil Aviation)

From the desert to the sea, to all of Southern California

Vald From Ireland, joined Sep 2007, 117 posts, RR: 0
Reply 5, posted (2 years 1 month 3 weeks 4 days 11 hours ago) and read 561 times:

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Quoting Lrgt (Reply 1):
Also, I heard somewhere that Chalk's is the oldest airline in the world (1917),

I think there has been a few chalk's, like there's been a few pan-am this & that.
i believe the oldest same airline is KLM it goes back to 1919.

ACVitale From United States, joined Aug 2001, 921 posts, RR: 31
Reply 6, posted (2 years 1 month 3 weeks 4 days 6 hours ago) and read 450 times:

There has only been one Chalk's. My understanding is while they are not engaged in scheduled air services at this time they are engaged in operating a series of track charter programs. This may include some Cuba trips as well.

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