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{{For|the van manufactured by [[Chevrolet]] of the same name|Chevrolet City Express}}{{Short description|Canadian airline}}
{{Infobox airline
{{Infobox airline
| airline = City Express<br />''Cité Express''
| airline = City Express<br />''Cité Express''
| logo = File:City_Express_-_Cité_Express_Logo_1985.svg
| image =
| image =
| image_size = 200
| IATA = OU
| IATA = OU
| ICAO = OUL
| ICAO = OUL
| callsign = CITY EXPRESS
| callsign = CITY EXPRESS
| founded = {{Start date|1984||}}
| founded = {{start date|1971|12|29}}
| commenced =
| commenced = {{Start date|1984|5|}}
| ceased ={{End date|1991||}}
| ceased = {{End date|1991|2|}}
| aoc =
| aoc =
| hubs = [[Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport]]
| hubs = :YTZ
| focus_cities =
| focus_cities =
| frequent_flyer =
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[[File:City Express Saunders ST-27 at Montreal YUL.jpg|thumb|City Express Saunders ST-27]]
[[File:City Express Saunders ST-27 at Montreal YUL.jpg|thumb|City Express Saunders ST-27]]


'''City Express''' ({{lang-fr|'''Cité Express'''}}), also known as '''Air Atonabee Ltd.''', was an airline based in [[Ontario]], [[Canada]], from 1971 to 1991, which operated passenger services in eastern Canada and the northeastern [[United States]].
'''City Express''' ({{langx|fr|'''Cité Express'''}}), also known as '''Air Atonabee Ltd.''', was an airline based in [[Ontario]], [[Canada]], from 1971 to 1991, which operated passenger services in eastern Canada and the northeastern [[United States]].


== History ==
== History ==
City Express was founded by [[Joseph Csumrik]] in 1971 as '''Atonabee Airways''' based at [[Peterborough Airport]] in [[Peterborough, Ontario]]. It began scheduled service in 1975. In 1980 the company was renamed to Air Atonabee Ltd.<ref name=Stevenson>{{cite book |last=Stevenson |first=Garth |title=The Politics of Canada's Airlines |publisher=Toronto University Press |location=[[Toronto]] |year=1987 |isbn=0-8020-6637-2 |pages=94}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.airlinehistory.co.uk/Americas/Canada/OldAirlines.asp |title=Airlines - Canada |author=David Lyall |publisher=airlinehistory.co.uk |accessdate=2008-02-05 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080105171549/http://www.airlinehistory.co.uk/Americas/Canada/OldAirlines.asp |archivedate=2008-01-05 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
City Express was founded by [[Joseph Csumrik]] in 1971 as '''Otonabee Airways''' based at [[Peterborough Airport]] in [[Peterborough, Ontario]]. It began scheduled service in 1975. In 1980 the company was renamed to Air Atonabee Ltd.<ref name=Stevenson>{{cite book |last=Stevenson |first=Garth |title=The Politics of Canada's Airlines |publisher=Toronto University Press |location=[[Toronto]] |year=1987 |isbn=0-8020-6637-2 |pages=94}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.airlinehistory.co.uk/Americas/Canada/OldAirlines.asp |title=Airlines - Canada |author=David Lyall |publisher=airlinehistory.co.uk |accessdate=2008-02-05 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080105171549/http://www.airlinehistory.co.uk/Americas/Canada/OldAirlines.asp |archivedate=2008-01-05 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


In 1984, Air Atonabee was acquired by [[Victor Pappalardo]] and reorganized into City Express. The airline relocated its base to Toronto Island Airport (now [[Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport]]) (YTZ) where it began [[STOL]] service.
In 1984, Air Atonabee was acquired by [[Victor Pappalardo]] and reorganized into City Express. The airline relocated its base to Toronto Island Airport (now [[Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport]]) (YTZ) where it began [[STOL]] service.
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== External links ==
== External links ==
{{commons category}}
{{commons category}}
*[http://www.planespotters.net/Airline/Air-Atonabee Air Atonabee] at Planespotters.net
*[https://www.planespotters.net/airline/Air-Atonabee Air Atonabee] at Planespotters.net


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Latest revision as of 10:50, 24 October 2024

For the van manufactured by Chevrolet of the same name, see Chevrolet City Express.
City Express
Cité Express
IATA ICAO Call sign
OU OUL CITY EXPRESS
FoundedDecember 29, 1971 (1971-12-29)
Commenced operationsMay 1984 (1984-05)
Ceased operationsFebruary 1991 (1991-02)
HubsBilly Bishop Toronto City Airport
Destinations10
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario (1984-1991)
Key peopleVictor Pappalardo ,
Founder and President
City Express Saunders ST-27

City Express (French: Cité Express), also known as Air Atonabee Ltd., was an airline based in Ontario, Canada, from 1971 to 1991, which operated passenger services in eastern Canada and the northeastern United States.

History

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City Express was founded by Joseph Csumrik in 1971 as Otonabee Airways based at Peterborough Airport in Peterborough, Ontario. It began scheduled service in 1975. In 1980 the company was renamed to Air Atonabee Ltd.[1][2]

In 1984, Air Atonabee was acquired by Victor Pappalardo and reorganized into City Express. The airline relocated its base to Toronto Island Airport (now Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport) (YTZ) where it began STOL service.

City Express ceased operations in February 1991.[1][3][4]

Destinations

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Destinations included:

Fleet

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Stevenson, Garth (1987). The Politics of Canada's Airlines. Toronto: Toronto University Press. p. 94. ISBN 0-8020-6637-2.
  2. ^ David Lyall. "Airlines - Canada". airlinehistory.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2008-01-05. Retrieved 2008-02-05.
  3. ^ "1991-A-308 -- Suspension - Air Atonabee Limited cob City Express - Cité Express". Canadian Transportation Agency. June 7, 1991. Archived from the original on August 25, 2003. Retrieved 2008-02-05.
  4. ^ "Toronto City Centre Airport: A History". Toronto Port Authority. Archived from the original on 2009-07-15. Retrieved 2008-02-05.
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