Cayman Airways facts for kids

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Cayman Airways is like the national airline of the Cayman Islands. It's based in Grand Cayman, which is the biggest island. Grand Cayman is also where its main office and biggest airport hub are located. A "hub" is like a main station where many flights come and go.

A Look Back: History of Cayman Airways

Cayman Airways began its flights on August 7, 1968. Their very first airplane was a Douglas DC-3. In 1972, they made their first international charter flight. This special flight went to Miami International Airport in the United States.

Six years later, in 1978, Cayman Airways got its first jet airplane. This was a BAC 1-11. Jet planes are much faster than older propeller planes. By 2015, the airline had a fleet of 5 airplanes.

Planes of Cayman Airways

A BAC 111 of Cayman Airways
The Boeing 737 is now the main aircraft in the airline's fleet.

More Pictures

Cayman Airways Douglas DC-8-52 in 1985
Cayman Airways 737 MAX 8 VP-CIW being towed in after Delivery Flight at Owen Roberts International Airport.
A Cayman Airways Boeing 737-300 at Owen Roberts International Airport

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