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

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NORTH AMERICAN AIRLINES

Known as Air Miami until December 1980, Miami-based North American Airlines served southwest Florida, the Keys, and the Bahamas. During 1981 it operated as an Air Florida Commuter airline. Unable to compete with well-established PBA, North American ceased flights in December 1982.


North American used this indestructible DC-3 (msn 34373) for charters. After a crash at Miami, it returned to service a few months later. This aircraft previously flew with Shawnee Airlines as N11BC.

North American Airlines Douglas DC-3


The Spanish-built CASA 212 Aviocar was North American's primary aircraft type, and it's boxy shape gave it a large "wide-body" style interior. The airline also operated Cessna 402s and classic British-built de Havilland Herons.

North Amaerican Airlines CASA 212


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Updated April 30, 2011