Golden State Airlines
Operator Identification
1953 to unknown date
United States of America
TYPE: Airline
IATA/ICAO CODES: GW / ---
HEADQUARTERS: Orange County, CA
OTHER NAMES: Aero Commuter, Skymark, Golden West Airlines, Cable Commuter, Holiday Airlines
SUBSEQUENT NAME: Stateswest Airlines (purchased)
Operator History
Golden State Airlines started off in 1953 flying between Long Beach and Santa Catalina, CA. By 1969, through a series of merger with other Californian local airlines, it ended up serving the entire state. Golden State ended up purchased by Arizona-based commuter airline StatesWest Airlines, probably in the 1980's.
Commando Operations
ca 1958* to February 1959*
Golden State leased a couple Commandos in the late 1950's, one from Capitol Air and the other one from C-46 Syndicate.
Last edited: 19/03/2021