Empire Airlines is a charter and air cargo line based in Hayden, Idaho. It was started in 1977 and will fly all over North America. ... State nickname: Gem State Other U.S. States Capital Boise Largest city Boise Governor Dirk Kempthorne (R) Official languages none Area 216,632 km² (14th)  - Land 214,499 km²  - Water 2,133 km² (0. ... World map showing location of North America A satellite composite image of North America North America is a continent in the northern hemisphere, bounded on the north by the Arctic Ocean, on the east by the North Atlantic Ocean, on the south by the Caribbean Sea, and on the west...

There was another airline called Empire Air which operated regional flights in the northeastern United States from 1976 to 1985. It was later purchased by US Airways. 1976 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1985 is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A US Airways 737 at Chicago OHare US Airways (IATA: US, ICAO: USA, and Callsign: US Air) is an airline based in Arlington County, Virginia that is owned by US Airways Group Inc. ...

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Empire Airlines was started in 1977 in Orofino, a small town in Central Idaho. Orignally named Clearwater Flying Service (thus the CFS identifier for its flights), it was purchased by Nick Chenoweth and Vick Walters on April 12th. Soon thereafter, a third partner, Mel Spelde joined as a flight instructor. Clearwater Flying Service made a living doing several different things including, fire patrol, transporting outfitters into the backcountry, air ambulance, air pollution monitoring, charters and flight instruction.

On November 1st of 1980, Empire Airlines purchases West Aire, Inc. at Coeur d'Alene and expands business to include aircraft sales and maintenance.

In 1981 Empire pruchases Executive Aviation in Missoula, MT and leases Twin Otters for US Forest Service smoke jumping contracts.

In December of 1983 and Jaunary 1984, Empire is awarded a government contract to transport people and materiel in Grenada, following the conflict.

On January 3rd, 1984, Empire began passeger service from Coeur d'Alene to Boise, and later added Lewiston as a stop, using Metro Liners.

In the mid-80s, Empire recieves contracts from several places including, a Colorado Ski Destination, Hughes Aircraft, and Naval Artic Research Laboratory.

In 1988 Empire signs FedEx contract to fly and maintain Caravan 208s out of Portland and Spokane; Seattle is added in September.

In 1989 Empire becomes a FAR 121 operator after the purchase of Pacific Alaska and two Fairchild F27 aircraft. In August Empire starts F27 service for FedEx.

Empire adds more cargo routes and performs first heavy maintenance check on a Fairchild F27, in 1990.

In 1993, Empire becomes a sustaining member of CASE (Coordinating Agency for Supplier Evaluation).

In 1995, Empire moves corporate office and ends passenger service, focusing on cargo, maintenance and airline startups. Empire begins sending technical reps to Conair during heavy maintenance checks on Fokker F27s.

In 1998, Empire starts flying and maintaining Shorts SD360 aircraft. Empire enters into partnership agreement to begin Express Air serving FedEx in Europe.

In 2001, Empire receives Repair Station certificate.

In 2002, Empire purchases Reliant Logistics as a wholly owned subsidiary.

In 2003, The first ATR42 arrives in Spokane for cargo conversion. BOD accept Idaho's proposal for new hangar and office at the Coeur d'Alene Airport.

In 2004, The first ATR42 put on Empire's certificate makes the first ATR FedEx revenue flight. Empire moves into new hangar and office building, in Hayden, Idaho.