Dash Air

♦ Air Irvine began operations as an air-taxi operator in 1981, until new management took over in Mar1982 when the company planned to begin commuter services. It received CAB authority in Jun1982. It began operations late in the year operating from Orange County to Los Angeles, Mammoth Lakes, and Palm Springs. The airline was sold on 01Jun1983 and its name was changed to Dash Air. By summer, new flights were added at Ontario, Fresno, Modesto, and Santa Barbara. The airline ceased operations on 13Sep1984 ♦