Flight Miniatures ATA American Trans Air 1981 Boeing 757-200
1/200 Scale New in Box
Item#: ABO-75720H-007 ATA (81-94) 757-200 1:200 Flight Miniatures 1:200 Scale  Plastic Snap-Fit – Boeing 757-200 – Length:9.5"  Wingspan: 7.5"
ATA Airlines, Inc., formerly known as American Trans Air, was an American low-cost scheduled service and charter airline based in Indianapolis, Indiana. ATA operated scheduled passenger flights throughout the US mainland and Hawaii, as well as military and commercial charter flights around the world. The airline maintained focus cities at Chicago Midway International Airport, Honolulu International Airport, and Oakland International Airport. The airline's parent company, New ATA Holdings, Inc. (the successor to ATA Holdings Inc. which was also once known as Amtran), recently changed its name to Global Aero Logistics, Inc. and purchased World Air Holdings, Inc. for $315 million in an all cash transaction with the financial backing of the investment firm, MatlinPatterson. World Air Holdings, Inc. owns and operates North American Airlines and World Airways as two separate US-certified air carriers. ATA was North America's largest charter airline, and until its shutdown transported more troops for the United States Military than any other commercial airline. On April 2, 2008, ATA filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. ATA then announced it was ceasing all services, effective 4:00 AM EDT, Thursday April 3, 2008, citing the unexpected loss of a major contract for its military charter business, as a subcontractor of FedEx Express, along with recent increases in jet fuel prices. Red-eye flights in the air at the time of the announcement proceeded to their destinations. Flight 4586 from Honolulu to Phoenix was the last ATA flight, departing almost 2 hours late at 12:10am (HST) arriving April 3, 2008 at 8:48am (MST). Southwest Airlines owns and retains all ownership of the operating certificate and all assets held by ATA Airlines including trademarks, logos, etc. These were purchased for $7.5 million by Southwest while ATA was operating under bankruptcy protection.
Flight Miniatures models are produced in a high-gloss plastic accurately painted and professionally detailed with a unique push-fit style of assembly. They require no painting or glue; just gentle pressure to snap on the wings, tail and stand. All models come with their own stand. Most stands are personalized by airline. In less than a minute, you have a finished airplane model to enjoy for many years.  These Snap-Fit models are the same ones you see on display at museums throughout the country.
This scaled aircraft model makes a great gift for airline employees, retirees and aviation enthusiasts of all ages. This detailed airplane model was produced to specifications from the aircraft manufacturer and the airline company. It reflects, as accurately the paint scheme of the airline and has many details that are not usually found on other models in this scale. Each model is meticulously finished for unsurpassed quality. This scaled model was produced is accurately painted and professionally detailed