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History

The airline was originally a joint venture between Iberia Airlines and the Panamanian government. In the late 1970s Iberia Airlines sold their shares entirely to the Panamanian government, who became sole propietor. During the 1980s Air Panama services declined, and it was left with a single Boeing 727-100 by 1989. After the United States invasion of Panama in 1989 the only airplane owned by Air Panama was damaged by gunfire, and was written off from service. When the new government was installed, efforts were made to privatize the airline. However, the airline union hampered the efforts by demanding that their past salaries were covered by the new operator. As no agreement could be met, the government dropped the privatization idea. Iberia Líneas Aéreas de España, S.A., (IBEX-35:IBLA) (Iberia Airlines of Spain in English), usually shortened to Iberia, is the largest airline of Spain, based in Madrid. ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Boeing 727 is a mid-size, narrow-body, three-engine commercial jet airliner. ... Year 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar). ... Combatants United States Panama Commanders Carl W. Stiner Manuel Noriega Strength 27,684+ 16,000+ Casualties 24 Dead, 325 Wounded 450 Military, 514-4,000 Civilian Rangers from Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment prepare to take La Comandancia in the El Chorrillo neighborhood of Panama City, December 1989. ...

TA Merger

The Air Panama trademark was allowed to lapse, and the name (with a different logo from the original Air Panama) is now used by a regional carrier which forms the present Air Panama. The "new" Air Panama began operating under its current name in early 2006. Previously, the same airline operated under the name "Turismo Aéreo". Air Panama has grown to account for about half of the domestic commercial air travel market in Panama, offering more destinations than any other regional carrier in the country. For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ...

Destinations

• Panama City
• David
• Bocas del Toro
• Changuinola
• Pearl Islands (Isla Contadora, San José Island, San Miguel)
• Darién (Piña Bay, La Palma, El Real, Garachine, Sambú)
• San Blas Islands (El Porvenir, Cartí, Río Sidra, Corazón de Jesús, Achutupo, Mamitupo, Playón Chico, Tupile, Mulatupo, Ogobsucum, Tubalá)
• Chitré, Pedasí
• San José, Costa Rica

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Air Panama International Memorabilia

1974 Air Panama International Route system

The First Air Panama Circa 1974 showing the international routes system.

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Fleet

• 1 Bombardier Dash 8 Q300
• 6 Fokker F27 - pax(2) + cargo(4)
• 2 De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter
• 1 CASA 212-100 Aviocar
• 1 Cessna 208B Caravan
• 3 Britten-Norman BN2 Islander
• 2 Piper PA-34 Seneca
• 1 Cessna 182 Skylane

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Airline´s Safety Record

In 2006, according to official statistics of the Civil Aviation Authority (AAC)of Panama, Air Panama suffered four accidents, including two total aircraft losses due to crashes in Bocas del Toro and in the San Blas islands region of Panama. No deaths or serious injuries were suffered by passengers on board in any of these events. In the same year, Air Panama incurred 7 serious incidents - two of which being in-flight engine shut-downs. So far in 2007, Air Panama has sufferred one minor incident(no major damage to the aircraft or injured passengers) (April 13th in Bocas Del Toro). Clearly, despite its recent commercial success, Air Panama has some safety issues it must address. For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ...

For more information of accidents and incidents in Panamá see the Aviation Safety Net website.

External links

• (Spanish) Air Panama

References