Fairchild-Hiller Corporation
Operator Identification
1964 to 1971
United States of America
TYPE: Aircraft manufacturer
IATA/ICAO CODES: Nil
HEADQUARTERS: San Antonio, TX
FORMER NAME: Fairchild Engine & Airplane Corporation and Hiller Aircraft (merger)
SUBSEQUENT NAME: Fairchild Industries (name change)
Operator History
The Fairchild-Hiller Corporation was an aircraft manufacturer based in San Antonio, TX. In 1956, it acquired the rights to the Fokker F-27 Friendship, producing 206 of the aircraft as the Fairchild F-27 and Fairchild Hiller FH-227.
Commando Operations
June 1969 to March 1980
Fairchild-Hiller entered a trade-in agreement with Paraense Transportes Aereos of Brazil in the late 1960's: Paraense turned in its remaining Commando fleet to Fairchild in exchange for six brand new FH-227 turboprops. Fairchild-Hiller managed to sell back some of these used Commandos to other operators, while the fate of some others is unknown.
Last edited: 15/02/2021