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{{Short description|Defunct Slovakian airline, 1993–2010}}
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== History ==
== History ==
[[File:Air Slovakia Boeing 737-200; OM-RAN, March 2005 (4790918680).jpg|thumb|An Air Slovakia [[Boeing 737-200]] landing. (2005)]]
[[File:Air Slovakia Boeing 737-200; OM-RAN, March 2005 (4790918680).jpg|thumb|An Air Slovakia [[Boeing 737-200]] landing (2005)]]
The airline was established on 2 June 1993 as '''Air Terrex''', with its first revenue flight (from Bratislava to [[Tel Aviv]]) taking place in January 1994. The new name '''Air Slovakia''' was adopted in 1995, following the re-positioning of the airline after the [[Dissolution of Czechoslovakia]].
The airline was established on 2 June 1993 as '''Air Terrex''', with its first revenue flight (from Bratislava to [[Tel Aviv]]) taking place in January 1994. The new name '''Air Slovakia''' was adopted in 1995, following the re-positioning of the airline after the [[dissolution of Czechoslovakia]].


In October 2006 the airline was sold by [[India]]n businessman [[Ninder Singh Chohan]] and purchased by [[India]]n businessman [[Harjinder Singh Sidhu]], who aimed at focussing the airline towards his home country, launching several new destinations.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/6047262.stm BBC, U.K., "Fly Air Slovakia for Punjabi experience "] 13 October 2006</ref>
In October 2006 the airline was sold by [[India]]n businessman Ninder Singh Chohan and purchased by [[India]]n businessman Harjinder Singh Sidhu, who aimed at focusing the airline towards his home country, launching several new destinations.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/6047262.stm BBC, U.K., "Fly Air Slovakia for Punjabi experience "] 13 October 2006</ref>


On 2 March 2010, Air Slovakia had its [[Air Operator's Certificate|AOC]] removed by Slovak authorities with immediate effect, which led to the airline being dissolved in June 2010.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ta3.com/sk/reportaze/146511_air-slovakia-je-momentalne-bez-leteckej-licencie |title=Air Slovakia licence suspended |access-date=2010-03-02 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20110127152446/http://www.ta3.com/sk/reportaze/146511_air-slovakia-je-momentalne-bez-leteckej-licencie |archive-date=2011-01-27 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
On 2 March 2010, Air Slovakia had its [[Air Operator's Certificate|AOC]] removed by Slovak authorities with immediate effect, which led to the airline being dissolved in June 2010.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ta3.com/sk/reportaze/146511_air-slovakia-je-momentalne-bez-leteckej-licencie |title=Air Slovakia licence suspended |access-date=2010-03-02 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20110127152446/http://www.ta3.com/sk/reportaze/146511_air-slovakia-je-momentalne-bez-leteckej-licencie |archive-date=2011-01-27 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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== Destinations ==
== Destinations ==
[[File:Boeing 727-230, Air Slovakia AN0192940.jpg|thumb|An Air Slovakia [[Boeing 727-200]] taxiing at [[Ruzyně Airport]], [[Prague]], [[Czech Republic]]. (1997)]]
[[File:Boeing 727-230, Air Slovakia AN0192940.jpg|thumb|An Air Slovakia [[Boeing 727-200]] taxiing at [[Ruzyně Airport]], [[Prague]], [[Czech Republic]] (1997)]]
[[File:Air Slovakia Boeing 757-236, OM-ASA@ZRH,05.08.2007-485ch - Flickr - Aero Icarus.jpg|thumb|right|An Air Slovakia [[Boeing 757]] landing at [[Zurich Airport]], [[Switzerland]]. (2007)]]
[[File:Air Slovakia Boeing 757-236, OM-ASA@ZRH,05.08.2007-485ch - Flickr - Aero Icarus.jpg|thumb|right|An Air Slovakia [[Boeing 757]] landing at [[Zurich Airport]], [[Switzerland]] (2007)]]

Over its time of existence, Air Slovakia operated an extensive network of charter flights, most of them to the [[Mediterranean]] region, but also to the [[Seychelles]], [[Bangladesh]], [[Sri Lanka]] and [[Thailand]]. Destinations that saw scheduled flights included [[Amritsar]], [[Goa]] and [[New Delhi]] in India, as well as [[Beirut]], [[Dubai]], [[Kuwait City|Kuwait]] and [[Tel Aviv]]. Air Slovakia once also offered some intra-European scheduled flights (to [[Barcelona]], [[Birmingham]], [[Cologne]], [[Larnaca]], [[London]] and [[Milan]]).
Over its time of existence, Air Slovakia operated an extensive network of charter flights, most of them to the [[Mediterranean]] region, but also to the [[Seychelles]], [[Bangladesh]], [[Sri Lanka]] and [[Thailand]]. Destinations that saw scheduled flights included [[Amritsar]], [[Goa]] and [[New Delhi]] in India, as well as [[Beirut]], [[Dubai]], [[Kuwait City|Kuwait]] and [[Tel Aviv]]. Air Slovakia once also offered some intra-European scheduled flights (to [[Barcelona]], [[Birmingham]], [[Cologne]], [[Larnaca]], [[London]] and [[Milan]]).


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**[[Bergamo]] - [[Orio al Serio Airport]]
**[[Bergamo]] - [[Orio al Serio Airport]]
*'''[[Slovakia]]'''
*'''[[Slovakia]]'''
**[[Bratislava]] - [[M. R. Štefánik Airport]] '''Base'''
**[[Bratislava]] - [[M. R. Štefánik Airport]] - '''base'''
*'''[[Spain]]'''
*'''[[Spain]]'''
**[[Barcelona]] - [[Barcelona El Prat Airport]]
**[[Barcelona]] - [[Barcelona El Prat Airport]]
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== Fleet ==
== Fleet ==
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[[File:Air Slovakia B733 OM-ASC.jpg|thumb|An Air Slovakia [[Boeing 737-300]] landing at [[Salzburg Airport]], [[Austria]] (2008)]]
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The ageing [[Boeing 727]] aircraft that formed the initial Air Slovakia fleet were replaced with [[Boeing 737-200]] in 1999, and later again with the more modern [[Boeing 737-300]] (from 2007) and [[Boeing 757-200]] (from 2003).<ref>[http://www.airfleets.net/flottecie/Air%20Slovakia.htm Air Slovakia at airfleets.net]</ref>
===Last fleet===

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[[File:Air Slovakia B733 OM-ASC.jpg|thumb|An Air Slovakia [[Boeing 737-300]] lands at [[Salzburg Airport]]. [[Austria]]. (2008)]]
Upon closure, the Air Slovakia fleet consisted of the following aircraft, equipped with an all-economy class seating:<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ch-aviation.ch/aircraft.php?search=set&airline=GM&al_op=1 |title=Air Slovakia Fleet |access-date=2006-07-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070311015156/http://www.ch-aviation.ch/aircraft.php?search=set&airline=GM&al_op=1 |archive-date=2007-03-11 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Upon closure, the Air Slovakia fleet consisted of the following aircraft, equipped with an all-economy class seating:<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ch-aviation.ch/aircraft.php?search=set&airline=GM&al_op=1 |title=Air Slovakia Fleet |access-date=2006-07-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070311015156/http://www.ch-aviation.ch/aircraft.php?search=set&airline=GM&al_op=1 |archive-date=2007-03-11 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


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===Fleet development===
On 2 March 2010, the average age of the Air Slovakia fleet was 22.9 years.<ref>[http://www.airfleets.net/ageflotte/Air%20Slovakia.htm Air Slovakia Fleet Age]</ref>
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The ageing [[Boeing 727]] aircraft that formed the initial Air Slovakia fleet were replaced with [[Boeing 737-200]] in 1999, and later again with the more modern [[Boeing 737-300]] (from 2007) and [[Boeing 757-200]] (from 2003).<ref>[http://www.airfleets.net/flottecie/Air%20Slovakia.htm Air Slovakia at airfleets.net]</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://www.airslovakia.sk/ Official website] {{in lang|en}}
*[http://www.airslovakia.sk/ Official website] {{in lang|en}}

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{{Airlines of Slovakia}}
{{Airlines of Slovakia}}

Latest revision as of 08:09, 10 March 2024

Air Slovakia
IATA ICAO Call sign
GM SVK SLOVAKIA
Founded1993
Commenced operations1994
Ceased operations2010[2]
Operating basesM. R. Štefánik Airport
Fleet size5 (at closure)
HeadquartersBratislava, Slovakia
Key peopleRiqbal Singh Sidhu (CEO)
Websitewww.airslovakia.sk (defunct)

Air Slovakia was an airline based in Bratislava, Slovakia, operating out of M. R. Štefánik Airport.[3] The airline offered scheduled and chartered passenger flights, as well as aircraft lease (ACMI).

History

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An Air Slovakia Boeing 737-200 landing (2005)

The airline was established on 2 June 1993 as Air Terrex, with its first revenue flight (from Bratislava to Tel Aviv) taking place in January 1994. The new name Air Slovakia was adopted in 1995, following the re-positioning of the airline after the dissolution of Czechoslovakia.

In October 2006 the airline was sold by Indian businessman Ninder Singh Chohan and purchased by Indian businessman Harjinder Singh Sidhu, who aimed at focusing the airline towards his home country, launching several new destinations.[4]

On 2 March 2010, Air Slovakia had its AOC removed by Slovak authorities with immediate effect, which led to the airline being dissolved in June 2010.[5] [6]

Destinations

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An Air Slovakia Boeing 727-200 taxiing at Ruzyně Airport, Prague, Czech Republic (1997)
An Air Slovakia Boeing 757 landing at Zurich Airport, Switzerland (2007)

Over its time of existence, Air Slovakia operated an extensive network of charter flights, most of them to the Mediterranean region, but also to the Seychelles, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Thailand. Destinations that saw scheduled flights included Amritsar, Goa and New Delhi in India, as well as Beirut, Dubai, Kuwait and Tel Aviv. Air Slovakia once also offered some intra-European scheduled flights (to Barcelona, Birmingham, Cologne, Larnaca, London and Milan).

Upon closure, Air Slovakia served the following destinations:

Asia

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Europe

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Fleet

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An Air Slovakia Boeing 737-300 landing at Salzburg Airport, Austria (2008)

Last fleet

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Upon closure, the Air Slovakia fleet consisted of the following aircraft, equipped with an all-economy class seating:[7]

Air Slovakia fleet
Aircraft Total Passengers
Boeing 737-200 1
 unknown
Boeing 737-300 2
1
1 		136
145
148
Boeing 757-200 1
 229
Total 5

Fleet development

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The ageing Boeing 727 aircraft that formed the initial Air Slovakia fleet were replaced with Boeing 737-200 in 1999, and later again with the more modern Boeing 737-300 (from 2007) and Boeing 757-200 (from 2003).[8]

References

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  1. ^ Airline Codes
  2. ^ "Air Slovakia at airlineupdate.com". Archived from the original on 2012-07-23. Retrieved 2010-08-21.
  3. ^ "Contact Archived 2009-08-31 at the Wayback Machine." Air Slovakia. Retrieved on 25 October 2009.
  4. ^ BBC, U.K., "Fly Air Slovakia for Punjabi experience " 13 October 2006
  5. ^ "Air Slovakia licence suspended". Archived from the original on 2011-01-27. Retrieved 2010-03-02.
  6. ^ "Airlines - Slovakia". The World's Airlines. Retrieved 2 February 2017.
  7. ^ "Air Slovakia Fleet". Archived from the original on 2007-03-11. Retrieved 2006-07-23.
  8. ^ Air Slovakia at airfleets.net
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