Interisland Airlines is an air charter company headquartered in Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay, Manila, the Philippines.[1] It is a subsidiary of Interisland Resorts & Services, Inc. and provides domestic and international charter services carrying passengers and cargo.
Interisland Airlines was founded in 1986 as Interisland Air Services Incorporated. The airline was founded by Luke and Consuelo Helgen. Soon after, other people joined the company from Interisland Resorts & Services Incorporated: Lydia Dizon acting as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Gloria Belen acting as Trustee, and Marcelo Rivera as the Chief Operating Officer. The airline started as charter services company with 2 Bell 206 Helicopters, both Long Ranger and Jetranger, and 4 private jets from Aero Commander, Cessna, Dassault, Bell & Pilatus Aircraft.Шаблон:Citation needed
In 2004, the airline acquired two YAK-40 aircraft and sold their helicopters. As a result, they rebranded to the current name Interisland Airlines in December.[2]
On 19 July 2005, a Yakovlev Yak-40 was damaged beyond repair when it touched down short of the runway at Godofredo P. Ramos Airport after a flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport. There were no injuries.[4]
On 2 November 2006, another Yakovlev Yak-40 was damaged beyond repair when its left main gear tire burst while landing at Godofredo P. Ramos Airport and it swerved off the runway. There were no injuries.[5]
