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International Airmotive Corporation

Operator Identification

  Unknown dates

  United States of America


TYPE: Maintenance facility and non-scheduled airline

IATA/ICAO CODES: Nil

HEADQUARTERS: Fort Lauderdale, FL

OTHER NAMES: Air International Airlines, Bahamas Air Bridge

SUBSEQUENT NAME: Nil

Operator History

International Airmotive Corporation was a maintenance facility in Fort Lauderdale, FL owned by Nigel Winfield. It was also a Beech Aero Center, franchized by Beechcraft for the maintenance of their aircraft. The company also operated an air taxi service as Air International Airlines also dubbed Bahamas Air Bridge. Its ATCO certificate was revoked on 31 October 1975, but later reinstated on 17 March 1976.

Commando Operations

December 1975* to October 1976*

International Airmotive Corporation operated a single Commando, probably flying passengers and cargo between Florida and the Bahamas.

Commandos Operated

  • Curtiss C-46A-60-CK Commando: N157K