Wind Jet

Article summary

Wind Jet S.p.A. was an Italian low-cost airline based in Catania, Italy. It was founded in January 2003, following the disbandment of Air Sicilia by Antonino Pulvirenti, entrepreneur and for some years also owner of football team Calcio Catania. The registered office was in the city and the operational bases were at the airport of the same city and of Palermo, the capital of Sicily. It was 100% owned by the Finaria Group, Pulvirenti-owned holding. On 11 August 2012 the airline ceased operations until further notice due to financial troubles. At that time it was the third-largest Italian airline by passenger numbers, and operated national and European flights primarily from its most important hub, Catania.

Key claims

1. date of foundation: 2003 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. employees: 500 employees — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

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Bibliography

1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1352673870