Altair Airlines
Philadelphia's own airline. From 1967 to 1982, Altair went from a quiet commuter to Fokker F28 jets, betting on deregulation — and the bet came due in November 1982.
IN SERVICE — 1967 – 1982
HOME BASE — PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
REMEMBERED FOR — FOKKER F28 COMMUTES
FINAL FLIGHT — NOV 1982 · GROUNDED
THE ALTAIR AIRLINES COLLECTION
Everything on the board for Altair Airlines
NOTHING ON THE BOARD FOR ALTAIR AIRLINES YET — CHECK BACK AS THE FLEET GROWS
THE STORY
Philadelphia's own airline
Altair spent years as a quiet Philadelphia commuter, then bet on Fokker F28 jets and deregulation to turn itself into a real regional airline. The bet came due in November 1982. Our Altair designs draw on the F28 years — the marks crews wore out of Philadelphia while it lasted.
Every garment is printed when you order it, in the USA, with the disclaimer on the label: an independent tribute, for the people who remember.
Flew for Altair? Worked Philadelphia? Remember the F28s?
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