Air Illinois Cotton Polo Shirt
S / Charcoal
$38.99
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Air Illinois began in Carbondale in 1970, building a regional network that linked Illinois communities with destinations across the surrounding states. This polo shirt brings that independent airline story into everyday wear, with a nod to the Twin Otter workhorse and the Springfield connections that helped define its service. From short-field turboprops to larger aircraft and charter flights, Air Illinois charted a distinctive course before its final 1984 chapter. A considered choice for aviation enthusiasts, regional airline collectors, and fans of the carrier’s brief, memorable 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.
Air Illinois began in Carbondale in 1970, building a regional network that linked Illinois communities with destinations across the surrounding states. This polo shirt brings that independent airline story into everyday wear, with a nod to the Twin Otter workhorse and the Springfield connections that helped define its service. From short-field turboprops to larger aircraft and charter flights, Air Illinois charted a distinctive course before its final 1984 chapter. A considered choice for aviation enthusiasts, regional airline collectors, and fans of the carrier’s brief, memorable 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.
Product features - Durable double-pique fabric designed for crisp embroidery - Modern classic fit with side seams and vents for better shape - Contoured welt collar and cuffs with a clean, topstitched shoulder - Soft Sport Grey option (90/10 cotton/poly) and 100% ring-spun cotton varieties - Tear-away label, dyed-to-match buttons, and finished placket for polished comfort Care instructions
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Product information: Gildan 85800, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland