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{{Infobox Airline |name = Skytran Airlines |logo = |motto = "Fly Sky." |IATA = ZD |ICAO = STD |callsign = StateWings |founded = New York, New York (virtually) |commenced operations = 2010 |ceased operations = |alliance = Skytran United (owner) |world(s) = All |principal hubs = JFK, MYR, SMF |secondary hubs = |fleet = 71 (+0 on order) (all worlds) |notes = Subsidary of Doodler |web = www.doodlerairlines.com/State }} Page under construction. Please note that most of the information pertains to the AE1 Skytran. '''Skytran Airlines''' was established in 2010 and is a subsidary airline of Doodler. Doodler wished to extend their networks, because their main airline was struggling. And so, Doodler State made its succesful debut. They now operate a fleet of four Airbus A320-200s and have orders for two Airbus 321-100s. [[File:Skytran.png|thumb|Skytran Airlines logo.]] == History == Doodler became known in Memphis, with its maiden flight from Memphis was to Allentown. Flights to New York and Orlando also started the same day. 2 weeks later, Miami was added to their route network, and is now their focus airport. Although Doodler State's HQ is in Memphis, their main operations extend from Miami. Doodler State joined American Skies alliance in late 2000. Although, their parent company Doodler is a member of Star Alliance, joining this allaince reinforced their american connection. == Destinations == Doodler State operates to eleven airports: Memphis, Allentown, New York Kennedy, Orlando International, Los Angeles, Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Las Vegas, Cancun and Miami. == Fleet == Doodler's fleet consists of only airbus planes, and will continue to be loyal to Airbus. They operate 6 Airbus A320-200s. Extending the A320 family, Doodler have 10 A321-100s. Doodler State also has there hands on orders for 4 A321-200s. == Notable occurances == * Upon take off, an Il-86 owned by the second Skytran Airways suffered an engine failure shortly after take off from MYR. The pilot was able to sucessfully land in a field 5 NM away. 5 out of the 7 crew on board survived, and 343 out of the 350 passengers on board survived. THe aircraft was written off. This incident along with the bankruptcy led to the 2nd Skytran to reconstruct. [[File:IL-86 crash.jpg|thumb|The IL-86 that crashed in a field not far from MYR. (virtually)]] == See also == [[Skytran United]] [[Category:Airlines]]

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