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Middle East Airlines Fleet
Legacy 500 - 1
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Year of Manufacture2016
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Year of refit-
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Number of seats10 seats
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Home Base
Middle East Airlines was founded on May 31, 1945 by Saeb Salam, with operational and technical support from BOAC, with three de Havilland DH.89A Rapides. Operations started on January 1, 1946 with a service between Beirut and Nicosia, followed by flights to Iraq, Egypt, Syria, and Cyprus. Two Douglas DC-3s were acquired in mid-1946. Pan Am acquired a stake and management contract in September 1949.
Pan Am was replaced when BOAC acquired 49% of MEA's shares in 1955. A Vickers Viscount was introduced in October 1955 while an Avro York cargo aircraft was leased in June 1957. On December 15, 1960, the first of four de Havilland Comet 4Cs arrived. After the association with BOAC ended on August 16, 1961, MEA was merged with Air Liban on June 7, 1963 which gave Air France a 30% holding, since relinquished. The full title was then Middle East Airlines Air Liban.
In 1963 MEA also took over Lebanese International Airways. The fleet was modernised with the addition of three Sud Aviation Caravelles, in April 1963; three Boeing 720Bs, in January 1966; one leased Vickers VC10, in March 1967; and a number of Boeing 707-320Cs, from November 1967. The current name was adopted in November 1965 when the airline was completely merged with Air Liban. Although operations were interrupted by the 1967 Arab-Israeli war, MEA restarted by acquiring a Convair CV-990A from American Airlines, which entered service on June 24, 1969. A Boeing 747-200B entered service in June 1975 on the Beirut - London route. Operations were interrupted again until 1990, until the political situation stabilised. Airbus A310-300s were acquired in 1993 and 1994, followed by an A321-200 and an A330-200, (which replaced the A310s). The airline was restructured in 2001.
On September 7, 2006, Israel ended its 8-week long air blockade on Lebanon. A Middle East Airlines flight from Paris landed at Beirut International Airport at 6:06 p.m. local time. MEA resumed regularly scheduled flights on September 11, 2006.
Private Jet Charter with Middle East Airlines and JETVIP
JETVIP is proud of its partnership with Middle East Airlines and therefore we are ready to offer the best prices for rental private jets: .
JETVIP is your trusted partner for organizing private flights with Middle East Airlines. Thanks to our direct partnership, we offer exclusive access to a wide fleet of modern business jets, ensuring the highest standards of comfort, safety, and service.
JETVIP provides the best market rates and conditions. With years of experience in business aviation, we swiftly tailor optimal flight solutions to meet all your needs and preferences.
Benefits of Chartering a Middle East Airlines Private Jet via JETVIP:
- Direct Access to Middle East Airlines's Fleet: Our partnership guarantees a wide selection of aircraft at competitive prices.
- Personalized Service: We accommodate all your preferences, from aircraft selection to onboard catering.
- 24/7 Support: Our managers are available around the clock to answer questions and assist with flight arrangements.
- VIP Treatment: We deliver top-tier service at every stage of your journey.
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Middle East Airlines was founded on May 31, 1945 by Saeb Salam, with operational and technical support from BOAC, with three de Havilland DH.89A Rapides. Operations started on January 1, 1946 with a service between Beirut and Nicosia, followed by flights to Iraq, Egypt, Syria, and Cyprus. Two Douglas DC-3s were acquired in mid-1946. Pan Am acquired a stake and management contract in September 1949.
Pan Am was replaced when BOAC acquired 49% of MEA's shares in 1955. A Vickers Viscount was introduced in October 1955 while an Avro York cargo aircraft was leased in June 1957. On December 15, 1960, the first of four de Havilland Comet 4Cs arrived. After the association with BOAC ended on August 16, 1961, MEA was merged with Air Liban on June 7, 1963 which gave Air France a 30% holding, since relinquished. The full title was then Middle East Airlines Air Liban.
In 1963 MEA also took over Lebanese International Airways. The fleet was modernised with the addition of three Sud Aviation Caravelles, in April 1963; three Boeing 720Bs, in January 1966; one leased Vickers VC10, in March 1967; and a number of Boeing 707-320Cs, from November 1967. The current name was adopted in November 1965 when the airline was completely merged with Air Liban. Although operations were interrupted by the 1967 Arab-Israeli war, MEA restarted by acquiring a Convair CV-990A from American Airlines, which entered service on June 24, 1969. A Boeing 747-200B entered service in June 1975 on the Beirut - London route. Operations were interrupted again until 1990, until the political situation stabilised. Airbus A310-300s were acquired in 1993 and 1994, followed by an A321-200 and an A330-200, (which replaced the A310s). The airline was restructured in 2001.
On September 7, 2006, Israel ended its 8-week long air blockade on Lebanon. A Middle East Airlines flight from Paris landed at Beirut International Airport at 6:06 p.m. local time. MEA resumed regularly scheduled flights on September 11, 2006.
Why Request a Flight Quote on Middle East Airlines Aircraft via JETVIP
- More choice and flexibility. When contacting an operator directly, you are offered only the aircraft available in its own fleet. By requesting a quote through JETVIP, you gain access not only to Middle East Airlines aircraft, but also to alternative options from other vetted operators, if they are better suited in terms of route, timing or budget.
- Optimized flight pricing. We analyze not only the base hourly rate, but also factors such as empty legs, positioning flights, aircraft base location and waiting time. This approach often allows us to optimize the final cost compared to a direct operator request.
- Aircraft selection tailored to your mission. JETVIP selects an aircraft based on flight range, number and profile of passengers, baggage volume, cabin level and airport limitations — rather than simply offering what is available in one operator's fleet.
- Additional control and reliability. Before confirming a flight, we review the operator, flight conditions and key operational parameters. This provides an additional level of oversight without requiring the client to manage technical details.
- One point of contact throughout the entire flight. JETVIP manages communication with the operator, monitors schedules, handles changes and resolves urgent requests. For the client, this means one contact and full control of the journey.
Request a flight quote, and we will provide several optimized options — including flights operated by Middle East Airlines, as well as alternatives if they are more advantageous for your route.
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