Altair Airlines Heavy Knit Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt
XS / Deep Black
$59.99
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Altair Airlines Heavy Knit Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt
$59.99
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Show your appreciation for a distinctive chapter of Philadelphia aviation with this Altair Airlines Heavy Knit Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt. Founded in 1967, the carrier started with commuter service between northeastern cities and later pursued broader East Coast routes. Its transition from turboprops to Fokker F28 and DC-9 jets, known as Starjets, reflects the changing scale and ambitions of regional airlines. A thoughtful choice for aviation enthusiasts and collectors who value the stories behind historic carriers.
Altair Airlines was established in Philadelphia in 1967 as a commuter carrier operating small piston twin aircraft. Its main shareholder that year was Tristram Colket, and the airline had 587 employees. A July 1969 timetable shows service connecting northeastern cities, with Philadelphia as its hub and headquarters. Altair later added Beechcraft 99 and Nord 262 turboprops. By the late 1970s, it was pursuing expanded scheduled service along the U.S. East Coast and introduced Fokker F28 Fellowship and McDonnell Douglas DC-9-30 jets, which it called Starjets. The company retired turboprops as it shifted toward jet operations, but its income did not outpace the debt it incurred. In November 1982, after Gulf Oil Corporation demanded payment of more than one million dollars in jet fuel costs, Altair sought legal protection and filed for bankruptcy. It ceased operations that month with six Fokker F28 series 4000 aircraft and three DC-9-30s. Its final president was Henry P. Hill. Many employees found work with other airlines at Philadelphia International Airport.
Show your appreciation for a distinctive chapter of Philadelphia aviation with this Altair Airlines Heavy Knit Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt. Founded in 1967, the carrier started with commuter service between northeastern cities and later pursued broader East Coast routes. Its transition from turboprops to Fokker F28 and DC-9 jets, known as Starjets, reflects the changing scale and ambitions of regional airlines. A thoughtful choice for aviation enthusiasts and collectors who value the stories behind historic carriers.
Altair Airlines was established in Philadelphia in 1967 as a commuter carrier operating small piston twin aircraft. Its main shareholder that year was Tristram Colket, and the airline had 587 employees. A July 1969 timetable shows service connecting northeastern cities, with Philadelphia as its hub and headquarters. Altair later added Beechcraft 99 and Nord 262 turboprops. By the late 1970s, it was pursuing expanded scheduled service along the U.S. East Coast and introduced Fokker F28 Fellowship and McDonnell Douglas DC-9-30 jets, which it called Starjets. The company retired turboprops as it shifted toward jet operations, but its income did not outpace the debt it incurred. In November 1982, after Gulf Oil Corporation demanded payment of more than one million dollars in jet fuel costs, Altair sought legal protection and filed for bankruptcy. It ceased operations that month with six Fokker F28 series 4000 aircraft and three DC-9-30s. Its final president was Henry P. Hill. Many employees found work with other airlines at Philadelphia International Airport.
| XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | |
| Width, in | 18.50 | 20.00 | 21.50 | 23.00 | 25.00 | 27.00 | 29.50 | 32.50 |
| Length, in | 25.50 | 26.50 | 27.50 | 28.50 | 29.50 | 30.50 | 31.25 | 32.00 |
| Sleeve length (from center back), in | 33.75 | 34.50 | 35.50 | 36.00 | 36.75 | 37.50 | 38.25 | 39.00 |
| Size tolerance, in | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Product features
- 55% cotton / 42% polyester / 3% spandex midweight blend
- Odor-resistant performance fabric
- Silver metal quarter-zip with metal pull
- Self-banded cuffs and hem for structured fit
- Medium-heavy fabric (9.73 oz/yd²) with subtle stretch
Care instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Iron, team or dry: medium heat
- Do not dryclean
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Mercer+Mettle™ MM3040, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Non-chlorine: bleach as needed, Tumble dry: low heat, Iron, team or dry: medium heat, Do not dryclean
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Mercer+Mettle™ MM3040, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Non-chlorine: bleach as needed, Tumble dry: low heat, Iron, team or dry: medium heat, Do not dryclean