Hughes Airwest

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American regional airline, merged into Republic Airlines in 1980.

Last updated August 25, 2026

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Hughes Airwest was an American regional airline formed in 1968 by the merger of several carriers, headquartered in San Francisco. Acquired by Howard Hughes in 1970 and renamed Hughes Airwest. It operated routes in the western US, Mexico, and Canada, and merged with Republic Airlines in 1980.

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