EXECUTIVE AIRLINES
Executive Airlines established a Florida division in 1964 to balance the seasonal nature of its operation in New England. The airline flew de Havilland Twin Otters, Beechcraft B-99s, de Havilland Doves, and Convair 440s. The southern division was closed on December 9th, 1971.
De Havilland Dove N50S is pictured at Executive's southern base at Sarasota in 1969.
De Havilland Dove N50S is pictured at Executive's southern base at Sarasota in 1969.
The de Havilland Twin Otter was Executive Airlines' primary aircraft type. This is N389EX.
Executive Airlines route map from 1969. The airline would also later serve Marco Island, St. Petersburg (Whitted Airport) and the Walt Disney World STOLport.
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Hourly STOL shuttle service between Tampa International Airport and St. Petersburg's downtown Albert Whitted Airport began in September 1971. This Twin Otter is pictured at Whitted Airport and the Bayfront Center auditorium is in the background.
Mickey Mouse looks on as Executive and Shawnee Airlines Twin Otters arrive at the Lake Buena Vista STOLport at Walt Disney World. Both airlines commenced service to the Disney STOLport on October 22, 1971 and Executive abruptly ended service less than two months later when the southern division was closed on December 9, 1971 . Thanks to Hester Abercrombie for contributing this rare photo!
This 1971 aerial view of the Walt Disney World STOLport shows a departing Executive Airlines Twin Otter (right above the 34). Photo also courtesy of Hester Abercrombie.
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