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Heartland Airlines is a defunct airline that planned to fly out of Dayton International Airport in Dayton, Ohio, United States. While the airline existed for three years, no flights ever took place and no planes were ever purchased.2 It was founded in 1998.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
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Heartland Airlines is a defunct airline that planned to fly out of Dayton International Airport in Dayton, Ohio, United States. While the airline existed for three years, no flights ever took place and no planes were ever purchased.2
The airline was created in 1998 by David Lightle of Tipp City, Ohio. Plans were to cater to business travelers, offering amenities such as plush leather seating and dinner served on real china. The airline would travel to other business centers in the Midwest region. Heartland announced they would cease operations on February 9, 2001, however, after failing to raise enough funds from investors.
From Wikipedia’s article on Heartland Airlines, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3
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