AIRLINE HISTORY DEFUNCT - The original Cyprus Airways (1947–2015) was the historic flag carrier of Cyprus, operating from a primary hub at Larnaca International Airport

Following a European Commission ruling that ordered the carrier to repay over €65 million in illegal state aid, the airline declared voluntary liquidation and ceased all flights on January 9, 2015. The brand name was later acquired and relaunched by Charlie Airlines in 2017

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Founded in September 1947 as a joint venture between the British Colonial Government, British European Airways (BEA), and private investors.Fleet: 

Over its nearly seven decades in operation, it flew aircraft including the Douglas DC-8, Hawker Siddeley Trident, Airbus A310, and Airbus A330

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Fleet - 

Airbus A310 - 4

Airbus A319 - 4

Airbus A320 - 14

Airbus A321 - 2

Airbus A330 - 2

BAC 1-11 - 6

Boeing 720 - 3

Bristol 175 Britannia - 2

Canadair CL-44 - 2

Douglas DC-8 - 3

Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident - 5

McDonnell Douglas DC-9 - 2

IATA - CY

ICAO - CYP

Callsign - CYPRUS

Full Name - Cyprus Airways Public Limited

Country - Cyprus

Founded - 24 Sep 1947

Ceased operations 9 Jan 2015

Headquarters - Nicosia

Main Hub - Larnaca International (LCA / LCLK)

Focus Cities - Paphos International (PFO / LCPH)