Mesaba Airlines Can Cooler
Regular Can
$9.99
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Keep the conversation on regional aviation history with a Mesaba Airlines can cooler. Founded in 1944 in Coleraine, Minnesota, the company began with a practical route linking paper mill employees to Grand Rapids and Minneapolis. It later became known through Northwest Airlink and Jetlink service, before flying under Delta Connection and US Airways Express. This easygoing piece celebrates the changing names and aircraft eras that shaped the carrier’s story, making it a natural fit for gatherings, aviation collections, and fans of Minnesota airline history.
Mesaba Aviation was founded in 1944 by Gordy Newstrom in Coleraine, Minnesota, and began with a Piper Cub carrying paper mill employees between Grand Rapids and Minneapolis. Newstrom moved the company to Grand Rapids in 1950. The Halverson family bought it in 1973 and introduced scheduled service; the Swenson family acquired it in 1977 and took it public in 1982. In 1984, Mesaba began flying as Northwest Airlink, later adding service from Detroit and, in 1997, regional jets under the Northwest Jetlink name. It expanded its fleet with Saab 340 turboprops and Avro RJ85 jets, then faced financial pressure after Northwest Airlines entered bankruptcy in 2005. Mesaba filed for Chapter 11 that October and emerged in April 2007 as a Northwest subsidiary. After Northwest merged with Delta Air Lines, Mesaba flew as Delta Connection and, from 2011, as US Airways Express. Delta sold it to Pinnacle Airlines Corporation in 2010. Mesaba’s aircraft and personnel transferred to Pinnacle on January 4, 2012, forming part of the transition to Endeavor Air; its operating certificate was surrendered on July 31.
Keep the conversation on regional aviation history with a Mesaba Airlines can cooler. Founded in 1944 in Coleraine, Minnesota, the company began with a practical route linking paper mill employees to Grand Rapids and Minneapolis. It later became known through Northwest Airlink and Jetlink service, before flying under Delta Connection and US Airways Express. This easygoing piece celebrates the changing names and aircraft eras that shaped the carrier’s story, making it a natural fit for gatherings, aviation collections, and fans of Minnesota airline history.
Mesaba Aviation was founded in 1944 by Gordy Newstrom in Coleraine, Minnesota, and began with a Piper Cub carrying paper mill employees between Grand Rapids and Minneapolis. Newstrom moved the company to Grand Rapids in 1950. The Halverson family bought it in 1973 and introduced scheduled service; the Swenson family acquired it in 1977 and took it public in 1982. In 1984, Mesaba began flying as Northwest Airlink, later adding service from Detroit and, in 1997, regional jets under the Northwest Jetlink name. It expanded its fleet with Saab 340 turboprops and Avro RJ85 jets, then faced financial pressure after Northwest Airlines entered bankruptcy in 2005. Mesaba filed for Chapter 11 that October and emerged in April 2007 as a Northwest subsidiary. After Northwest merged with Delta Air Lines, Mesaba flew as Delta Connection and, from 2011, as US Airways Express. Delta sold it to Pinnacle Airlines Corporation in 2010. Mesaba’s aircraft and personnel transferred to Pinnacle on January 4, 2012, forming part of the transition to Endeavor Air; its operating certificate was surrendered on July 31.
| Regular Can | Slim Can | |
| Height, in | 4.30 | 6.00 |
| Diameter, in | 3.50 | 3.50 |
Product features
- Durable 100% polyester exterior with edge-to-edge vibrant print
- Soft 100% foam liner for firm grip and insulation
- Lightweight and slim — fits regular and slim cans
- Outside white polyester with black foam interior for contrast
- Available sizes: Regular (3.5" x 4.3") and Slim (3.5" x 6'")
Care instructions
- Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth