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Span East Airlines

Operator Identification

  1969* to June 1976

  United States of America


TYPE: Cargo airline

IATA/ICAO CODES: Nil

HEADQUARTERS: Miami, FL & Ypsilanti, MI

OTHER NAMES: Nil

FATE: Bankrupt

Operator History

Span East was a cargo airline founded in the late 1960's, which was heavily involved in the car parts transportation business. It operated a fleet of Douglas DC6's and Commandos. Span East ceased operations in June 1976.

Commando Operations

December 1969* to July 1971*

Span East operated a total of ten Commando freighters.

Commandos Operated

  • Curtiss C-46D-10-CU Commando: N609SE
  • Other Commandos: N600SE, N601SE, N602SE, N603SE, N604SE, N605SE, N606SE, N607SE, N608SE

Last edited: 08/03/2024