| Model | Aircraft | Seats | Range | Cruise speed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Caravan Cessna | 32 | up to 13 | 912 nm | 185 kts | |
Charter operator · United States
West Air
Fresno, California cargo airline founded in 1988 that flies FedEx Express feeder routes across California and parts of Nevada and Utah with Cessna 208B Caravans. It has been owned by Empire Airlines' parent company since the end of 2021.
Unclaimed profile · Claim itFAA Part 135 certificate AWHA · Active
- Registered fleet
- 32 aircraft
- Aircraft
- Turboprops
- Base
- Fresno
- Founded
- 1988
Fleet
The West Air fleet
32 aircraft listed on its FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate (AWHA). One aircraft type. Open any registration for its details and specifications.
Aircraft types
The Cessna Caravan in brief
TurbopropsModel photo32 aircraftCessna Caravan
Cessna
A rugged single-engine turboprop with a 16 ft 9 in cabin, seating for up to 13 passengers, rough-field tires and an amphibious version.
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AWHA
FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate (AWHA).
Legal name: WEST AIR, INC.
- ✓LicenceFAA Part 135 certificate AWHA · Active
- –Flies abroad underNo foreign operator authorisation on the EASA or UK lists.
- –Safety auditsNo third-party audit listed.
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Company
About West Air
West Air is a Fresno, California cargo airline with a long history in Northern California aviation. It began in Chico as a fixed base operator in the 1940s, selling fuel, rentals, maintenance, charter and flight training, and in the late 1970s ran a San Francisco based commuter service as West Air Airlines.
In 1987 it started flying for FedEx, and it soon moved to an all Cessna 208 Caravan fleet, adding 33 new aircraft. Today it flies FedEx Express feeder routes from bases at Ontario, San Diego, Sacramento, Oakland and Las Vegas, carrying parcels between FedEx hubs and smaller cities along the California coast and inland. It has won FedEx Feeder of the Year more than once, and it has been owned by the parent company of Empire Airlines since the end of 2021.
West Air flies under an FAA Part 135 certificate it has held for more than 35 years. Its aircraft carry freight rather than passengers, so this profile is listed for reference.
Services
- ✓Feeder cargo for FedEx Express
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Ask a specialistHow many aircraft does West Air have?+
32: 32 Cessna Caravan.
Is West Air licensed to fly charter?+
Yes. West Air holds an FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate (AWHA).
Where is West Air based?+
Fresno, California.
How many passengers can West Air fly?+
Up to 13 on its Cessna Caravan. Across the fleet, cabins seat 13 passengers.
Is Altivo Jets part of West Air?+
No. Altivo Jets is an independent charter broker with no ownership or commercial link to West Air. West Air operates its own flights and keeps operational control of its aircraft.
Does Altivo Jets work with West Air?+
No. Altivo Jets has no agreement or partnership with West Air, and West Air has not reviewed this page. It is built from public records. Tell us your route and dates and we ask licensed operators that can fly the trip for availability and price. The operator is named on your quote before you confirm.
Sources
Where this comes from
Licence and registrations from the Federal Aviation Administration register. Aircraft details from public aircraft listings. Aircraft photos from Wikimedia Commons, credited on each photo; other photos show the model. Safety audits from public industry directories. How we check operators.
Company sources
- West Air (United States), Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Air_(United_States)
- West Air westair.net
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