Champion Air Heavy Knit Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt
XS / Deep Black
$59.99
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Champion Air represents an unusual passage through airline history, from MGM Grand Air's premium California service to a Minnesota-based charter carrier serving vacation travelers and sports teams. Front Page Tours acquired the air operator's certificate in 1995, and the renamed airline standardized its fleet on Boeing 727 aircraft. Its close connection to Northwest and MLT Vacations shaped much of its work before operations ended in 2008. This quarter-zip celebrates the company's specialized flying and gives airline-history collectors a way to wear its name.
Champion Air grew out of MGM Grand Air, a California airline established in 1987 that began flying in September of that year. MGM Grand Air operated premium scheduled service between Los Angeles and New York, a shuttle between Los Angeles and Orange County, and charter flights. As business jets gained popularity, the airline became unprofitable. Minnesota tour operator Front Page Tours bought its air operator's certificate in July 1995, changed the name to Champion Air, and standardized the fleet on Boeing 727 aircraft. In March 1997, Minnesota Twins owner Carl Pohlad and Northwest Airlines acquired the company from Richard Page. Champion Air moved to Minneapolis and shared facilities and resources with Northwest, while becoming a leading charter provider for Northwest-owned MLT Vacations. MLT traffic represented about 75 to 80 percent of Champion Air's operations. Northwest planned to move those passengers to its own flights during 2008, and also took over a charter contract serving 13 National Basketball Association teams. On March 31, 2008, president and CEO Lee Steele announced voluntary liquidation. High fuel costs and the aging 727-200 fleet were cited among the reasons. All flights ended May 31, 2008.
Champion Air Heavy Knit Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt
$59.99
Sale price
$59.99
Regular price
Champion Air represents an unusual passage through airline history, from MGM Grand Air's premium California service to a Minnesota-based charter carrier serving vacation travelers and sports teams. Front Page Tours acquired the air operator's certificate in 1995, and the renamed airline standardized its fleet on Boeing 727 aircraft. Its close connection to Northwest and MLT Vacations shaped much of its work before operations ended in 2008. This quarter-zip celebrates the company's specialized flying and gives airline-history collectors a way to wear its name.
Champion Air grew out of MGM Grand Air, a California airline established in 1987 that began flying in September of that year. MGM Grand Air operated premium scheduled service between Los Angeles and New York, a shuttle between Los Angeles and Orange County, and charter flights. As business jets gained popularity, the airline became unprofitable. Minnesota tour operator Front Page Tours bought its air operator's certificate in July 1995, changed the name to Champion Air, and standardized the fleet on Boeing 727 aircraft. In March 1997, Minnesota Twins owner Carl Pohlad and Northwest Airlines acquired the company from Richard Page. Champion Air moved to Minneapolis and shared facilities and resources with Northwest, while becoming a leading charter provider for Northwest-owned MLT Vacations. MLT traffic represented about 75 to 80 percent of Champion Air's operations. Northwest planned to move those passengers to its own flights during 2008, and also took over a charter contract serving 13 National Basketball Association teams. On March 31, 2008, president and CEO Lee Steele announced voluntary liquidation. High fuel costs and the aging 727-200 fleet were cited among the reasons. All flights ended May 31, 2008.
| 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