Ryan

Ryan Aviation Corporation started in 1976 in Wichita, Kansas, as a fixed base operator (FBO) delivering fueling and maintenance services at Mid-Continent Airport. In 1981 the firm started operating cargo aircraft under the name Ryan International Airlines, upgrading its Part 135 certificate to a Part 121 air carrier certificate. In 1994 the assets of the FBO were sold and transport operations became the sole focus of Ryan International Airlines. From 1981 to 2002, Ryan International Airlines was engaged in the transportation of mail and overnight air freight.