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Prinair. Prinair is a Puerto Rican charter operator airline. [ 11] It was Puerto Rico 's domestic and international flag carrier airline for almost two decades from the mid-1960s to the mid-1980s. Despite previously ceasing scheduled commercial operations twice, it restarted charter flights in 2019.
In 1945, aware of the importance of aviation for the development of the economy of Puerto Rico, the island government had pointed out the need to build a newer international airport capable of handling the growing air traffic of San Juan International Airport, in Isla Grande, that had been operating since 1929; as well as responding to the needs of the future.
Culebra. San Juan (International) 1998. M&N Aviation. San Juan (International) 1992. Merlin Express.
The south side of the airport is the largest portion of the airport, but is currently undeveloped. Since the airport was transferred from the U.S. Air Force and the General Services Administration (GSA) to Puerto Rico Port Authority in 1973, the south side has been the object of various disputes and competing political campaign promises by local elected officials and local political candidates.
The airline was established and started operations on January 1, 1982 in Saint Thomas, the United States Virgin Islands but it later [when?] moved its offices to San Juan, Puerto Rico. Four Star Air Cargo was wholly owned by Four Star Aviation Inc. Four Star Air Cargo ceased operation in December 2009. [citation needed]
Transportation in Puerto Rico. Transportation in Puerto Rico includes a system of roads, highways, freeways, airports, ports and harbors, and railway systems, serving a population of approximately 4 million year-round. It is funded primarily with both local and federal government funds.
Puerto Rico has been the scene of a number of aviation accidents and incidents. The following is a list of some of the most notable ones: A Douglas DC-2 of the USAAF crashed into a mountain in the city of Coamo on October 1, 1942, during a flight to Isla Grande air-strip, after taking off in Juana Diaz. All 22 occupants perished.
On May 2, 2018, a Lockheed WC-130H transport aircraft of the Puerto Rico Air National Guard crashed in the US state of Georgia, shortly after departing from Savannah Air National Guard Base (which is located at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport ). [ 2][ 3] The aircraft crashed on Georgia State Route 21 at 11:26 local time. [ 2][ 3] All ...