Novair International Airways [SEP] parent company
Novair International Airways
Novair International Airways was a British charter airline that operated between 1988 and 1990.
History.
Novair International Airways was formed on 7 December 1988 following the sole acquisition of Cal Air International by the Rank Organisation.
Perhaps the main reason for this new name was the acquisition of British Caledonian by their main competitor British Airways. BA’s aim was to form a new charter subsidiary under the name of Caledonian Airways (1988). Concerns were raised between the names ‘Caledonian Airways’ and ‘Cal
Airways charter airline Caledonian Airways which was now the new face and product of what was known for many years as British Airtours. It was decided that the company would change its name and livery yet again. Various names were seriously considered including 'Bel Air' and 'Phoenix International Airlines'. However, it was Novair International Airways that won the vote. The livery was adapted slightly to take in the new name and a huge shooting blue star was emblazoned on the tail fin. Novair International Airways went on to add three