Air Illinois Ceramic Ornament
Round / One size
$15.99
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Mark a place in your collection for Air Illinois, the Carbondale-founded carrier whose short history reflected the changing face of regional flight. From Twin Otter service to Jetstream and HS 748 aircraft, then leased BAC One-Eleven jets, its fleet tells a story enthusiasts can explore season after season. This ceramic ornament brings that airline heritage to a display or seasonal setting and makes a considered keepsake for former passengers and collectors of Illinois aviation history.
Founded in Carbondale, Illinois, in 1970, Air Illinois was a regional airline serving routes within the Midwest and beyond. Its small twin turboprops included the de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter, a short-takeoff-and-landing aircraft that became the company’s workhorse. In December 1977, Air Illinois purchased the Handley Page Jetstream fleet of South Central Air Transport, a Natchez, Mississippi-based carrier that had ended airline service earlier that year. By 1978, Air Illinois had added two 44-seat Hawker Siddeley HS 748 aircraft, chiefly connecting Springfield with Chicago’s Meigs Field. In July 1982, it leased two 74-passenger BAC One-Eleven jets from USAir for routes linking Illinois, Missouri, Indiana, and Iowa with Chicago O’Hare, and also operated charter flights. After Air Illinois Flight 710 crashed near Pinckneyville in October 1983, the FAA grounded the airline. A tentative sale to Air Midwest fell through in February 1984. With passenger loads down and operating approvals delayed, the owner ceased operations and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in April 1984. The airline never resumed service.
Mark a place in your collection for Air Illinois, the Carbondale-founded carrier whose short history reflected the changing face of regional flight. From Twin Otter service to Jetstream and HS 748 aircraft, then leased BAC One-Eleven jets, its fleet tells a story enthusiasts can explore season after season. This ceramic ornament brings that airline heritage to a display or seasonal setting and makes a considered keepsake for former passengers and collectors of Illinois aviation history.
Founded in Carbondale, Illinois, in 1970, Air Illinois was a regional airline serving routes within the Midwest and beyond. Its small twin turboprops included the de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter, a short-takeoff-and-landing aircraft that became the company’s workhorse. In December 1977, Air Illinois purchased the Handley Page Jetstream fleet of South Central Air Transport, a Natchez, Mississippi-based carrier that had ended airline service earlier that year. By 1978, Air Illinois had added two 44-seat Hawker Siddeley HS 748 aircraft, chiefly connecting Springfield with Chicago’s Meigs Field. In July 1982, it leased two 74-passenger BAC One-Eleven jets from USAir for routes linking Illinois, Missouri, Indiana, and Iowa with Chicago O’Hare, and also operated charter flights. After Air Illinois Flight 710 crashed near Pinckneyville in October 1983, the FAA grounded the airline. A tentative sale to Air Midwest fell through in February 1984. With passenger loads down and operating approvals delayed, the owner ceased operations and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in April 1984. The airline never resumed service.
| Heart | Round | |
| Diameter, in | 3.21 | 2.80 |
Product features
- 100% white ceramic construction — strong and durable
- Double-sided print with matte finish option
- Golden hanging string included
- UV-decorated for lasting color
- Available in white or gold gift packaging (single ornament per pack)
Care instructions
- Use a microfiber cloth to gently remove any dust or dirt build-up. Avoid harsh chemicals or cleaners. Instead, dampen a cotton wool swab in warm water (just a few drops per liter of water) and gently roll the swab over the ornament and refrain from scrubbing
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Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Use a microfiber cloth to gently remove any dust or dirt build-up. Avoid harsh chemicals or cleaners. Instead, dampen a cotton wool swab in warm water (just a few drops per liter of water) and gently roll the swab over the ornament and refrain from scrubbing