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Jupiter Airlines

US charter airline 1948–1976 bought by Trans International

Jupiter Airlines was a defunct airline based in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, that operated from 1996 to 2010. The airline provided both passenger and cargo services, focusing on charter operations within the Middle East and Africa.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Jupiter Airlines was a defunct airline based in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, that operated from 1996 to 2010. The airline provided both passenger and cargo services, focusing on charter operations within the Middle East and Africa.2

The story

Jupiter Airlines was established in 1996 as a General Sales Agent (GSA) and cargo broker in Sharjah. Over time, it expanded its operations to include passenger services. In 2003, the airline was restructured under Jupiter Holdings, which also oversees Jupiter Cargo Services and other logistics ventures. The airline operated from Dubai International Airport using a fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft.

From Wikipedia’s article on Jupiter Airlines, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3

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