MAOF Airlines
MAOF Airlines Boeing 720 | |||||||
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| Founded | 1969 | ||||||
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Ceased operations | 1985 | ||||||
| Fleet size | 5 | ||||||
| Destinations | 9 | ||||||
| Headquarters | Tel Aviv | ||||||
| Key people | Meir Amit, Y Gadish, A Reichmann and A. Barkol | ||||||
MAOF Airlines was a charter airline based in Israel.
History
The origins of MAOF Airlines can be traced back to a small air charter and air travel agency with a sole Cessna 172.[1] In 1974 the airline requested to operate charter flights.[2] The airline would then add a Cessna 140, Cessna 150, and three Piper Cubs.
The airline started jet operations in June of 1981. Many destinations in Europe would be operated by MAOF. EL AL the flag carrier of Israel responded to this by Lobbying the transportation ministry which would restrict charter flights.[1] The Boeing 720s operated by MAOF would soon join the fleet in 1982.[1]
In 1985 after a court battle the airline was shut down, American based Tower Air would soon take over the position of MAOF.[1]
Fleet
- Boeing 720
- Boeing 707
- Cessna 140
- Cessna 150
- Piper Cub