California Pacific sets November launch date

Start-up California Pacific Airlines plans to commence service from the McClellan-Palomar airport near Carlsbad, California, on 1 November. The airline will initially operate 12-times weekly to San Jose, California and four-times weekly to Reno with 50-seat Embraer ERJ-145 aircraft, it says. It will add three-times weekly service to Las Vegas on 15 November. "Today's announcement marks the culmination of a multi-year effort that will bring significant convenience in air travel between San Diego's North County and the top western-region destinations," says Ted Vallas, chairman of California Pacific. "Our initial set of cities will address the needs of both business and leisure travelers from nearby McClellan-Palomar airport." California Pacific will operate flights under the US FAA operating certificate of Aerodynamics Inc (ADI). The carrier acquired Aerodynamics and its certificate in late 2017, according to reports. Aerodynamics operates scheduled essential air service routes between Denver and Pierre and Watertown in South Dakota, as well as charters. Its operations will be rebranded under the California Pacific name on 1 September.<br/>