Atlantic Air

Atlantic Air was founded in 1979 but did not start operations until 22May1981
– [BEX started as charter airline called ATLANTIC AIR in 1979. Scheduled services were added in 1984 and name changed. Acquired PILGRIM AIRLINES (1986) and MALL AIRWAYS (1989). Forced into bankruptcy by SAAB because of unpaid bills. Acquired by AMERICAN EAGLE]
– [AMERICAN EAGLE was initially operating as an inter-island network from San Juan known as EXECUTIVE AIR CHARTER. Renamed to EXECUTIVE AIRLINES 3 and then amalgamated with FLAGSHIP AIRLINES, SIMMONS AIRLINES and WINGS WEST to form AMERICAN EAGLE in 1984. Now fully owned by AMR Eagle and renamed. Acquired BUSINESS EXPRESS in 2000].