Sunshine Skies Historic Commuter Airlines of Florida and Georgia, written by David P. Henderson

EASTERN METRO EXPRESS

Eastern Metro Express was a subsidiary of Houston-based Metro Airlines created specifically to feed Eastern Airlines' hub at Atlanta. Flights began in April 1984, and by 1987 the airline was serving over 20 cities throughout the southeast. The carrier ceased operations when Eastern Airlines shut down in January 1991.

The 19-passenger British Aerospace Jetstream 31 was the primary aircraft type at Eastern Metro's Atlanta hub.

Eastern Metro Express Jetstream

Eastern Metro Express route map from March 2, 1987.

An Eastern Metro Express De Havilland Canada Dash 8 above downtown Atlanta in 1986.

Eastern Metro Express Dash 8

Five Eastern Metro Express Jetstream 31s, including N404MX and N420MX, are seen on the ramp at Atlanta Hartsfield Airport on the morning of July 28, 1989. This great shot is courtesy of flickr photographer emdjt42.

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