History
The company was founded September 4, 1981 by a group of investors led by Edward R. Beauvais. The first flight for America West Airlines took place on August 1, 1983 using a leased Boeing 737. Beauvais ran the company until he resigned in 1992.
In December, 2004, America West Holdings Corporation announced interest in buying part of ATA Airlines, but did not submit a bid.
On May 19, 2005 the corporation and US Airways Group Inc. announced plans to merge their operations.
On September 27, 2005, the merger with US Airways Group Inc. was completed.
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