Discovery Airways Youth Hoodie / Sweatshirt
S / Carolina Blue
$29.99
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For young aviation fans, this Discovery Airways youth hoodie tells a story rooted in Hawaii and a remarkably brief airline career. Discovery began flights on March 25, 1990, serving inter-island travel plans from Honolulu with BAe 146 aircraft. The carrier was ordered to cease operations in July and shut down on July 13, making its short timeline a memorable subject for regional-airline collectors. A distinctive choice for kids who enjoy aircraft, island routes, and learning about the many carriers that shaped aviation history.
Discovery Airways was formed in 1989 by Franco Mancassola, a former Continental Airlines manager and Mid Pacific Air marketing director. The Hawaii-based airline planned inter-island flights from Honolulu to Kahului, Lihue, and Kona. Before service began, Aloha Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and their unions asked the United States Department of Transportation to investigate the airline’s ownership. The department issued a nine-month provisional certificate so Discovery could demonstrate control by American interests. Flights began on March 25, 1990, using BAe 146 aircraft. The airline was accused of failing to meet the citizenship requirement and, on July 6, was ordered to stop operating within a week. It shut down on July 13, 1990. An attempt to sell chairman Phillip Ho’s interest was judged insufficient; Discovery was sold later that year to K P Harvest. After that company went bankrupt, Discovery filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in August 1991. Its five aircraft were later leased to Business Express Airlines. Mancassola went on to establish Debonair in the United Kingdom in 1996, using the BAe 146 and aircraft livery and logo also associated with Discovery.
For young aviation fans, this Discovery Airways youth hoodie tells a story rooted in Hawaii and a remarkably brief airline career. Discovery began flights on March 25, 1990, serving inter-island travel plans from Honolulu with BAe 146 aircraft. The carrier was ordered to cease operations in July and shut down on July 13, making its short timeline a memorable subject for regional-airline collectors. A distinctive choice for kids who enjoy aircraft, island routes, and learning about the many carriers that shaped aviation history.
Discovery Airways was formed in 1989 by Franco Mancassola, a former Continental Airlines manager and Mid Pacific Air marketing director. The Hawaii-based airline planned inter-island flights from Honolulu to Kahului, Lihue, and Kona. Before service began, Aloha Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and their unions asked the United States Department of Transportation to investigate the airline’s ownership. The department issued a nine-month provisional certificate so Discovery could demonstrate control by American interests. Flights began on March 25, 1990, using BAe 146 aircraft. The airline was accused of failing to meet the citizenship requirement and, on July 6, was ordered to stop operating within a week. It shut down on July 13, 1990. An attempt to sell chairman Phillip Ho’s interest was judged insufficient; Discovery was sold later that year to K P Harvest. After that company went bankrupt, Discovery filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in August 1991. Its five aircraft were later leased to Business Express Airlines. Mancassola went on to establish Debonair in the United Kingdom in 1996, using the BAe 146 and aircraft livery and logo also associated with Discovery.
| S | M | L | XL | |
| Width, in | 16.93 | 18.11 | 18.90 | 20.08 |
| Length, in | 21.26 | 22.44 | 24.02 | 25.59 |
| Sleeve length (from center back), in | 26.50 | 27.76 | 30.24 | 32.99 |
| Size tolerance, in | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Product features
- 50/50 cotton-poly midweight fleece (8 oz/yd²) — durable, smooth fabric for lasting prints
- Twill necktape and sewn-in label for added comfort and stability
- Kangaroo pouch pocket for warmth and convenient storage
- Embroidery available on left or center chest; DTF wrist prints with DTG body printing
- Meets children’s safety and compliance standards; runs true to size
Care instructions
- Machine wash: warm (max 40C or 105F)
- Bleach as needed
- Tumble dry: medium heat
- Do not dry clean
- Do not iron
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Gildan 18500B, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Warnings, Hazard: For children
Care instructions: Machine wash: warm (max 40C or 105F), Bleach as needed, Tumble dry: medium heat, Do not iron, Do not dry clean