From 1978 to 1984, Ozark flew DC-9s almost exclusively as they phased out their older aircraft. In 1986, Ozark was purchased by Trans World Airlines (TWA).
#DefunctThursday#Ozark#AvGeekThis tweet was posted on July 07, 2022.
By the end of the 1950s, the airline had rapidly expanded into 35 cities. In 1966, Ozark entered the jet age and purchased several Douglas DC-9 aircraft, and added destinations all over the country. #DefunctThursday#Ozark#AvGeekThis tweet was posted on July 07, 2022.
Flights from St. Louis to Chicago, Tulsa, and Memphis were on Douglas DC-3s acquired from Parks Air Lines. Instead of repainting the DC-3s, Ozark took off the P and S from the aircraft and painted on OZ to the beginning. #DefunctThursday#Ozark#AvGeekThis tweet was posted on July 07, 2022.
When another airline, Parks Air Lines, failed to commence operations, Ozark purchased the airline, received their certification, and began operating their routes in 1950. #DefunctThursday#Ozark#AvGeekThis tweet was posted on July 07, 2022.
🧵Ozark Air Lines was founded in 1943 in Springfield, Missouri, and although it service began in 1945, it was quickly halted as the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) had not issued them a license to operate. #DefunctThursday#Ozark#AvGeekThis tweet was posted on July 07, 2022.
Ozark Airlines was an airline based in St. Louis, Missouri. In 1986, Ozark was purchased by #TWA (Trans World Airlines). Did you ever fly on #Ozark? #avgeekThis tweet was posted on April 19, 2018.