In post 311, I mentioned that I will bring up the topic of London Stansted Airport and it's history regarding "scheduled" trans-Atlantic flights to the USA with American Airlines, Continental Airlines, EOS, Highland Express, Maxjet and Premair.
I thought that we would start the discussion with Highland Express who were the first airline to start scheduled trans-Atlantic flights to the USA from London Stansted Airport in June1987.
The airline only operated for just under six months, their single Boeing 747-123 with it's excellent livery looked great at London Stansted Airport.
Boeing 747-123 G-HIHO was originally delivered to American Airlines on the 27 November 1970 as N9669 and was the 87th Boeing 747 off the production line.
After several delays Highland Express eventually began operations between London Stansted Airport and Newark Airport via Prestwick Airport on Tuesday 30 June 1987.
VY202/202 London Stansted Airport to Newark Airport via Glasgow Prestwick Airport operated four days a week.
The airline collapsed on the 11 December 1987 with debt's of GBP8.4 million including the trading loss of GBP6 million accrued between 31 March 1987 and 11 December 1987.
http://www.simpleflying.com/highland...s-airways/amp/
At the official launch of the airline it was initially intended to use the Lockeed L1011 Tristar.
The start up airline Highland Express eventually decided on the Boeing 747.
Several photos of Highland Express single Boeing 747-123 G-HIHO at London Stansted Airport in 1987.
