Bimini Island Air
US airline
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Bimini Island Air was a part 135 shared charter operator with its headquarters in unincorporated Broward County, Florida, near Fort Lauderdale.[1] Operating out of Fort Lauderdale, Bimini Island Air flew to various islands in the Bahamas including Bimini, Marsh Harbour, Treasure Cay and Freeport. Bimini Island Air focus cities were Bimini and Marsh Harbour. Its FAA operating certificate was revoked by the FAA in 2011.[2]
Founded1993
Ceased operations
July 1, 2011
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| Founded | 1993 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ceased operations | July 1, 2011 | ||||||
| Hubs | Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport | ||||||
| Focus cities | South Bimini Airport | ||||||
| Fleet size | 1 (at the time of closure) | ||||||
| Headquarters | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States | ||||||
| Key people | Michael J. Kelly (President & CEO) | ||||||
| Website | www.flybias.com | ||||||
The former Bimini Island Air facility is now occupied by Creston Aviation.[3]
Destinations
Bahamas
- Bimini
- Marsh Harbour
- Treasure Cay
- North Eleuthera
- Freeport
- Nassau
- San Salvador
Florida
- Key West
- Ft. Lauderdale International
- Ft. Lauderdale Executive
- Miami
- Orlando
Fleet
The Bimini Island Air fleet consisted of a single aircraft on April 7, 2011. As of September 22, 2011 it had been repossessed by the leasing company.
| Aircraft | Total | Passengers (economy) |
Routes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saab 340B | 1 | 30 | All | Twin engine turboprop with two pilots and one flight attendant. |
