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Colonial Air Transport

1926–1930 American airline

Colonial Air Transport was an early airline that flew between New York City and Boston, Massachusetts.2 It was founded by Juan Trippe.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

1926Founded1
  • HeadquartersNew York City1

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Colonial Air Transport was an early airline that flew between New York City and Boston, Massachusetts.2

The story

Founded by Juan Trippe in 1926.1

It was established as Bee Line on 16 March 1923 and operated from Naugatuck, Connecticut; in 1926, the airline was re-organised in New York City by Juan Trippe.

Colonial acquired rights to fly the early U.S. air mail commercial route CAM-1, with the first flight held on July 26, 1926.

On April 15 1929, Colonial started passenger service between New York City and Boston, Massachusetts.

In May 1929, Avco acquired Colonial.

From Wikipedia’s article on Colonial Air Transport, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3

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Products and brands

The Colonial Air Transport fleet consisted of the following aircraft as of 1926:

From Wikipedia’s article on Colonial Air Transport, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3

Timeline

  1. 1930Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1926Founded Founded1

Sources

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