Altair Airlines T-Shirt
XS / Army
$19.99
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Celebrate Altair Airlines, the Philadelphia carrier that connected northeastern cities after its establishment in 1967. The airline began with small piston aircraft, expanded into turboprop service, then introduced Fokker F28 and DC-9 jets it called Starjets. This shirt brings that distinctive commuter-airline story into everyday wear, honoring an East Coast company whose rise and 1982 shutdown reflect a period of change in regional aviation. A natural choice for airline history fans and collectors drawn to Philadelphia’s flying past.
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.
Celebrate Altair Airlines, the Philadelphia carrier that connected northeastern cities after its establishment in 1967. The airline began with small piston aircraft, expanded into turboprop service, then introduced Fokker F28 and DC-9 jets it called Starjets. This shirt brings that distinctive commuter-airline story into everyday wear, honoring an East Coast company whose rise and 1982 shutdown reflect a period of change in regional aviation. A natural choice for airline history fans and collectors drawn to Philadelphia’s flying past.
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 | 5XL | |
| Width, in | 16.50 | 18.00 | 20.00 | 22.00 | 24.00 | 26.00 | 28.00 | 30.00 | 32.00 |
| Length, in | 27.00 | 28.00 | 29.00 | 30.00 | 31.00 | 32.00 | 33.00 | 34.00 | 35.00 |
| Sleeve length, in | 8.60 | 8.90 | 9.20 | 9.50 | 9.70 | 10.00 | 10.40 | 10.80 | 11.20 |
| Size tolerance, in | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
Product features
- 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton (lightweight 4.2 oz/yd²) for a soft, breathable feel
- Retail fit with crew neckline — neat, easy to layer
- Structural details: side seams, shoulder tape, and ribbed knit collar to retain shape
- Labeling and prints: tear-away label; DTF or DTG printing used for crisp chest and sleeve designs
- Ethically made blanks (Fair Labor Association, Platinum WRAP), REACH certified
Care instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Iron, steam or dry: medium heat
- Do not dryclean
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Product information: Bella+Canvas 3001, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Warnings, Hazard: For adults
Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Non-chlorine: bleach as needed, Tumble dry: low heat, Iron, steam or dry: medium heat, Do not dryclean