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California Central Airlines

California Low Cost Scheduled Airline (1949–1955)

California Central Airlines (CCA) was a post-war American scheduled price-focused intrastate airline based at Burbank, California, the most prominent airline associated with Charles C. Sherman. CCA slightly preceded, and during its existence was bigger than, its contemporary and competitor, Pacific Southwest Airlines (PSA).² It was founded in 1947.¹ Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1947Founded¹

HeadquartersHollywood Burbank Airport¹

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Martin 2-0-2 (4563917854) — Photo: Bill Larkins, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons³

California Central Airlines (CCA) was a post-war American scheduled price-focused intrastate airline based at Burbank, California, the most prominent airline associated with Charles C. Sherman. CCA slightly preceded, and during its existence was bigger than, its contemporary and competitor, Pacific Southwest Airlines (PSA).²

Timeline

Feb 14, 1955Dissolved Dissolved¹
1947Founded Founded¹

Links

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WikidataQ16974212

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WikidataCalifornia Central Airlines on Wikidata
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WikipediaCalifornia Central Airlines on Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsCalifornia Central Airlines photo by Bill Larkins, CC BY-SA 2.0