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Sky Van Airways

Operator Identification

  May 1954 to 1964*

  United States of America


TYPE: Non-scheduled airline

IATA/ICAO CODES: WQ / ---

HEADQUARTERS: Seattle, WA

FORMER NAME: Nil

SUBSEQUENT NAME: Nil

Operator History

Sky Van Airways was incorporated on 5 May 1954 in California, but apparently later moved to Seattle, WA. It was a non-scheduled carrier of which not much is known. It seems to have been in business with George Batchelor of International Airports Inc.

Commando Operations

1959* to ca November 1963*

Sky Van Airways operated a total of four Commandos, all leased from the Boreas Corporation, Wings Inc., International Airports Inc. and the Aviation Finance Corporation.

Commandos Operated

  • Curtiss C-46A-45-CU Commando: N1001A (leased), N2074A (leased)
  • Curtiss C-46A-55-CK Commando: N92854 (leased), N3937A (leased)

Last edited: 31/07/2021