Tempair International Airlines

Tempair International AirlinesFounded| 1972 (1972)

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Ceased operations| 29 November 1976 (1976-11-29)
Parent company| Templewood Aviation International
Headquarters| Windsor, Berkshire, England

Tempair International Airlines Ltd, more commonly known as Tempair, was a UK-based aircraft lease operator, founded in 1972.[1][2] The airline was headquartered in Windsor, Berkshire.[2] Mounting financial difficulties led to the liquidation of the company in late 1976.[3]

## History

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The company was formed in 1972 as a subsidiary of Templewood Aviation Ltd.[1] Since its main activity relied upon wet-leasing aircraft to other airlines, the company never operated services in its own right, but did so on other carriers' behalf; it also provided operating expertise and flight crews as required.[1] Although Tempair was a UK-registered airline, it had neither an operation certificate nor a license from that country.[4] Biman Bangladesh Airlines, DETA Mozambique Airlines, Merpati Nusantara and Somali Airlines were among the customers of Tempair.[2][5][6][7]

In June 1973 (1973-06), a Tempair Boeing 707-320 operated on behalf of Biman Bangladesh Airlines inaugurated the Dhaka–London route for the recently created Bangladeshi flag carrier.[8][9]

In 1974, two Boeing 707-320s previously operated by Türk Hava Yollari were acquired.[10] Throughout its history, Tempair operated Boeing 720Bs, Boeing 707s (-320 and -320C series), and Vanguards.[2][4][5]

In November 1975 (1975-11), Tempair won a contract worth US$1,500,000 (equivalent to $8,765,306 in 2024) to fly pilgrims from Nigeria to Saudi Arabia and back, during the Hajj season, on behalf of Nigeria Airways.[11] In December the same year the airline, competing with Qantas, Trans Australia Airlines and Ansett, won a contract for operating a Boeing 720B on Air Niugini's behalf, as well as for providing the cabin and flight staff, and the maintenance of the aircraft.[4]

Following financial difficulties, the company ceased operations in late 1976, when a board meeting held on 29 November that year decided to liquidate the firm.[3][12]

## See also

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* Air transport in the United Kingdom
* Transport in the United Kingdom

## References

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1. ^ a b c "World Airline Directory – Tempair International Airlines Ltd". Flight International: 960. 10 April 1976. Archived from the original on 19 June 2015. Retrieved 6 June 2012.
2. ^ a b c d

* Belson, John (28 February 1976). "Tempair International (page 485)". Flight International: 485 –&#32, 488. Archived from the original on 10 July 2017.
* "Tempair International (page 486)". Flight International. Archived from the original on 10 July 2017.
* "Tempair International (page 487)". Flight International. Archived from the original on 10 July 2017.
* "Tempair International (page 488)". Flight International. Archived from the original on 10 July 2017.

3. ^ a b "World Airline Directory – Tempair International Airlines Ltd". Flight International: 984. 9 April 1977. Archived from the original on 7 April 2014. Retrieved 6 June 2012.
4. ^ a b c "Tempair doubles business". Flight International. 108 (3483): 844. 11 December 1975. Archived from the original on 8 March 2018.
5. ^ a b "World Airline Directory – Tempair International Airlines Ltd". Flight International: 505. 20 March 1975. Archived from the original on 22 June 2012. Retrieved 6 June 2012.
6. ^ "Somali 720B". Flight International: 173. 7 February 1974. Archived from the original on 7 January 2014. Retrieved 6 June 2012. "Tempair International of Windsor has signed an agreement with Somali Airlines to operate a Boeing 720B for the airline for an initial period of 18 months."
7. ^ "Air Transport". Flight International: 53. 12 July 1973. Archived from the original on 7 April 2014. Retrieved 6 June 2012. "Bangladesh Biman is operating an ex-Pan American Boeing 707-321 on lease from Tempair International, until delivery of its own 707-320C at the end of the year"
8. ^ "Airlines updated". Flight International: 85. 19 July 1973. Archived from the original on 24 October 2012. Retrieved 6 June 2012. "Bangladesh Biman opened a weekly service from Dacca to London via Bahrain on June 19, using a 707 leased from a division of Templewood Aviation."
9. ^ "Bangladesh to London". Flight International: 6. 5 July 1973. Archived from the original on 7 April 2014. Retrieved 12 January 2013. "Bangladesh Biman last month inagurated [sic] its first service to London, from Dacca via Bahrain. Until its 707-320C is delivered in December the airline is using a 707-331 [sic] leased from Tempair International."
10. ^ "Air Transport". Flight International: 708. 21 November 1974. Retrieved 7 January 2012. "Tempair International Airlines has acquired two 707-321 s from Greyfln. The aircraft were previously operated by THY."
11. ^ "Tempair flies pilgrims" (PDF). Flight International: 784. 27 November 1975. Retrieved 21 January 2012.
12. ^ "Tempair in difficulties". Flight International: 1471. 20 November 1976. Retrieved 7 January 2012.

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