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Keep business cards close with a nod to Shoreline Aviation, the Connecticut carrier that brought seaplane service to distinctive regional routes. Founded in 1980, Shoreline began operating seaplanes the following year and later pioneered commercial use of the Cessna Caravan Amphibian. Its charters linked New Haven, lower Manhattan, and the Hamptons, with seasonal service reaching warmer destinations. This card holder honors the ingenuity and regional connections that shaped Shoreline’s place in aviation history.

Shoreline Aviation, Inc. was founded by John Kelly in April 1980 and began operations at the former Griswold Airport in Madison, Connecticut. The company started operating seaplanes in 1981 and, in 1987, became the first commercial operator of the Cessna Caravan Amphibian. Based at Tweed New Haven Airport in New Haven, it operated year-round on-demand charter flights across the Northeast, shifting resources seasonally to South Florida, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean. Shoreline helped establish seaplane connections between lower Manhattan and the Hamptons, and offered scheduled shuttle flights as well as land- and water-based charters. In 2016 it announced a seasonal New Haven–East River service called The Weekend New Yorker. Its fleet included ten Cessna 208 Caravan turboprop seaplanes, many fitted with an upgraded engine conversion. Shoreline ceased operations on April 1, 2020. Cape Air acquired most of its assets and later liquidated aircraft and personal property. Former Shoreline employees and investors then purchased Fly the Whale, which continued operations from Shoreline's hangar and facilities.