Kiwi International Air Lines Car Coaster
2.6'' × 2.6" / 1pc
$10.99
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$10.99
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Bring a small piece of Newark airline history along for the ride with a car coaster honoring Kiwi International Air Lines. Founded by former Eastern Air Lines employees, Kiwi began service in 1992 and connected Newark with destinations including Atlanta, Chicago, and Orlando. Its story moved through ambitious growth, financial difficulty, bankruptcy, and a brief restart before the airline stopped flying in 1999. This keepsake is made for aviation enthusiasts, Kiwi collectors, and drivers who appreciate the people and stories behind independent airlines.
Kiwi International Air Lines was a U.S. airline founded by former Eastern Air Lines employees after that carrier entered bankruptcy in 1989. The founders first sought to buy Pan Am’s shuttle operation, but after their offer was rejected, they raised about $2 million and built a new airline. Kiwi began revenue flights on September 21, 1992, from Newark, New Jersey, with refurbished Boeing 727-200 aircraft serving Atlanta, Chicago, and Orlando. Its fleet later included McDonnell Douglas DC-9s. The airline emphasized added legroom and meals while operating a focused Newark-based route network. Financial and management difficulties led to bankruptcy in September 1996 and the end of scheduled service the following month. A bankruptcy sale in 1997 brought new ownership and a restart, with routes added and revised. In March 1999, federal authorities moved to revoke its operating certificate; Kiwi ceased flying that month. A bankruptcy judge approved the airline’s total liquidation in December 1999. Its brief history links the legacy of Eastern employees with Newark’s airline industry and the challenges faced by a small independent carrier.
Kiwi International Air Lines Car Coaster
$10.99
Sale price
$10.99
Regular price
| 2.6'' × 2.6" | |
|---|---|
| Width, in | 2.60 |
| Height, in | 2.60 |
| Thickness, in | 0.30 |
Bring a small piece of Newark airline history along for the ride with a car coaster honoring Kiwi International Air Lines. Founded by former Eastern Air Lines employees, Kiwi began service in 1992 and connected Newark with destinations including Atlanta, Chicago, and Orlando. Its story moved through ambitious growth, financial difficulty, bankruptcy, and a brief restart before the airline stopped flying in 1999. This keepsake is made for aviation enthusiasts, Kiwi collectors, and drivers who appreciate the people and stories behind independent airlines.
Kiwi International Air Lines was a U.S. airline founded by former Eastern Air Lines employees after that carrier entered bankruptcy in 1989. The founders first sought to buy Pan Am’s shuttle operation, but after their offer was rejected, they raised about $2 million and built a new airline. Kiwi began revenue flights on September 21, 1992, from Newark, New Jersey, with refurbished Boeing 727-200 aircraft serving Atlanta, Chicago, and Orlando. Its fleet later included McDonnell Douglas DC-9s. The airline emphasized added legroom and meals while operating a focused Newark-based route network. Financial and management difficulties led to bankruptcy in September 1996 and the end of scheduled service the following month. A bankruptcy sale in 1997 brought new ownership and a restart, with routes added and revised. In March 1999, federal authorities moved to revoke its operating certificate; Kiwi ceased flying that month. A bankruptcy judge approved the airline’s total liquidation in December 1999. Its brief history links the legacy of Eastern employees with Newark’s airline industry and the challenges faced by a small independent carrier.
| 2.6'' × 2.6" | |
| Width, in | 2.60 |
| Height, in | 2.60 |
| Thickness, in | 0.30 |
Product features
- Made from 100% soapstone — naturally absorbent
- Available in 1, 2, or 4-piece sets with the same print on each
- One-sided full-color print with a matte finish
- 2.6″ × 2.6″ size fits most vehicle drink holders; notch for easy removal
- Removable “Made in China” sticker on the bottom
Care instructions
- Gently wipe the dirt or dust off with a clean, dry microfiber cloth
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: Gently wipe the dirt or dust off with a clean, dry microfiber cloth