Difference between revisions of "Air Kelssek"
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| + | | Malton International, [[Kirkenes]]<br> Burnaby International, [[Burnaby]]<br> Laporte Memorial, [[Outineau]] | ||
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| + | | Mackenzie King International, [[Neorvins]]<br> Paul Myers International, Mazinaw<br> Silver Ridge International, Clayquot | ||
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| + | | Air Kelssek | ||
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'''Air Kelssek''' is [[Kelssek]]'s largest airline. Its corporate headquarters are in [[Outineau]] and its main hub is Malton International Airport in [[Kirkenes]], with secondary hubs in Burnaby, [[Neorvins]], Outineau, and Mazinaw. It was founded in 1937 as Trans-Kelssek Airlines, and currently operates as a Soviet Corporation (worker-owned private company). | '''Air Kelssek''' is [[Kelssek]]'s largest airline. Its corporate headquarters are in [[Outineau]] and its main hub is Malton International Airport in [[Kirkenes]], with secondary hubs in Burnaby, [[Neorvins]], Outineau, and Mazinaw. It was founded in 1937 as Trans-Kelssek Airlines, and currently operates as a Soviet Corporation (worker-owned private company). | ||
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| − | Air Kelssek operates around the world. Government regulation severely restricts flights which can be substituted with a train journey when check-in, transportation to the airport, and waiting time is factored in, and hence Kelssek airlines as a rule do not operate domestic routes shorter than 400 nautical miles. Air Kelssek's international destinations include: | + | Air Kelssek operates around the world. Government regulation severely restricts flights which can be substituted with a train journey when check-in, transportation to the airport, and waiting time is factored in, and hence Kelssek airlines as a rule do not operate domestic routes shorter than 400 nautical miles. Some of Air Kelssek's international destinations include: |
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**Gabran | **Gabran | ||
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| + | Air Kelssek has had three fatal accidents in its history, although none have occurred 1978, giving it a superb safety record. | ||
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| + | *November 29, 1963: McDonnell Douglas DC-8 stalled on takeoff out of Outineau-Dorval International Airport (now Dorval Elliot Trudeau Airport). All 118 lives were lost on board. It was the first crash of an Air Kelssek flight and remains the worst air disaster in Kelssek's history. | ||
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| + | *July 5, 1970: Flight 621 McDonnell Douglas DC-8 exploded from a fuel line rupture caused by engine 4 striking the runway in Kirkenes while attempting a landing. All 109 passengers/crew were killed. | ||
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| + | *June 26, 1978: Flight 189 McDonnell Douglas DC-9 overran the runway in Kirkenes after a blown tire aborted the takeoff. 2 of 107 passengers/crew were killed. | ||
[[Category:Kelssek]] | [[Category:Kelssek]] | ||
[[Category:Airline Corporations]] | [[Category:Airline Corporations]] | ||
Revision as of 07:49, 28 November 2006
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| Main hubs | Malton International, Kirkenes Burnaby International, Burnaby Laporte Memorial, Outineau |
| Secondary hubs | Mackenzie King International, Neorvins Paul Myers International, Mazinaw Silver Ridge International, Clayquot |
| Callsign | Air Kelssek |
| Airline codes | AK/AKA |
Air Kelssek is Kelssek's largest airline. Its corporate headquarters are in Outineau and its main hub is Malton International Airport in Kirkenes, with secondary hubs in Burnaby, Neorvins, Outineau, and Mazinaw. It was founded in 1937 as Trans-Kelssek Airlines, and currently operates as a Soviet Corporation (worker-owned private company).
Fleet
| Aircraft | Passengers (First/Economy) |
|---|---|
| Bombardier CRJ 705 | 75 (10/65) |
| Airbus A319-100 | 120 (14/106) |
| Airbus A320-200 | 140 (20/120) |
| Airbus A321-200 | 166 (24/142) |
| Celestar CE540-300 | 234 (30/204) |
| Airbus A340-300 | 286 (30/256) |
| Airbus A340-500 | 267 (42/225) |
| Celestar CE550-500 | 510 (60/450) |
International destinations
Air Kelssek operates around the world. Government regulation severely restricts flights which can be substituted with a train journey when check-in, transportation to the airport, and waiting time is factored in, and hence Kelssek airlines as a rule do not operate domestic routes shorter than 400 nautical miles. Some of Air Kelssek's international destinations include:
- Ariddia
- Revane
- Biotopia
- Zhaire
- Celdonia
- Glasburgh
- Coocoostan
- Anadahl
- Coocoobad
- Panjuhr
- San Fierro
- Ulgava
- Dannistaan
- Nordu Dannistra City
- Free Pacific States
- Breiksen
- Faramount
- Liberty City
- Morken
- Zalebano
- Gnidrah
- Ycraes
- Dnaldim
- Infinite Loop
- Cupertino
- Seoul
- Krechzianko
- Konstantinos
- Krechenstadt
- Nezghornnyy
- Sinograd
- Pacitalia
- Timiocato
- Rehochipe
- Gabran
Accidents
Air Kelssek has had three fatal accidents in its history, although none have occurred 1978, giving it a superb safety record.
- November 29, 1963: McDonnell Douglas DC-8 stalled on takeoff out of Outineau-Dorval International Airport (now Dorval Elliot Trudeau Airport). All 118 lives were lost on board. It was the first crash of an Air Kelssek flight and remains the worst air disaster in Kelssek's history.
- July 5, 1970: Flight 621 McDonnell Douglas DC-8 exploded from a fuel line rupture caused by engine 4 striking the runway in Kirkenes while attempting a landing. All 109 passengers/crew were killed.
- June 26, 1978: Flight 189 McDonnell Douglas DC-9 overran the runway in Kirkenes after a blown tire aborted the takeoff. 2 of 107 passengers/crew were killed.
