I’m an enthusiast of diecast aircraft scale models since long time. And it’s a tribute to my passion.
This website represents a unique collection of aircraft models, which tells the history of the SkyTeam alliance, bringing together all the models from my collection in 1:400 and 1:200 scale.
Welcome and thanks for your visit! I hope you’ll enjoy a great time here!
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HISTORY AT A GLANCE
Let’s find out more about the alliance’s history,
its former and current members
AeroMexico
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AeroMexico, a founding member of SkyTeam, is Mexico’s global airline and offers hundreds of daily flights in Mexico, USA, Canada, Asia, Europe as well as Central and South America. AeroMexico upholds its position as the only airline in Latin America offering customers regular and direct flights to Asia.
Air France
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Air France, a founding member of SkyTeam, is always pursuing an ongoing policy focused on quality and innovation. Some of Air France’s fundamental assets are a balanced network with a powerful hub at Paris-Charles de Gaulle and an innovative product offer, putting the customer at the heart of its strategy.
Delta Air Lines
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A founding member of SkyTeam, Delta participates in the industry’s leading trans-Atlantic joint venture with Air France, KLM and Alitalia. Including its worldwide alliance partners, Delta offers customers daily flights, with hubs in Atlanta, Detroit, Memphis, Minneapolis-St. Paul, New York-JFK, Salt Lake City, Amsterdam, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, and Tokyo-Narita.
Korean Air
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A founding member airline of SkyTeam, is a leading international airline headquartered in Seoul. Korean Air takes the lead in global transportation network and plays a key role in enhancing Korea’s status. The largest transpacific passenger carrier out of Los Angeles, it flies from more cities in the world.
CSA - Czech Airlines
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The flag carrier of the Czech Republic, provides connections from Prague, and also "via" Prague, to major destinations in Europe, Central Asia, the Transcaucasus and the Middle East. Czech Airlines is one of the five oldest airlines in Europe. During the years of its operation, Czech Airlines has become a modern airline, priding itself on a number of awards for quality of the services.
Alitalia
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Alitalia - Compagnia Aerea Italiana is Italy’s leading airline. Alitalia’s experience and professional approach to welcoming customers, based on the long-standing Italian tradition of hospitality and quality services, make travelling with Alitalia a perfect combination of comfort and convenience. October 14, 2021 Alitalia ceased to exist.
Continental Airlines
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Continental Airlines became full member of the SkyTeam alliance. However in May 2009 SkyTeam member Continental Airlines have made the business decision to depart of SkyTeam. Continental out of SkyTeam 24 October 2009.
KLM
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KLM is a worldwide airline company based in the Netherlands and the world’s oldest airline still operating under its original name. Offering reliability and a healthy dose of Dutch pragmatism, KLM provides customers with innovative products and safe, efficient and service-oriented operations paying proactive attention to the environment and corporate social responsibility.
Northwest Airlines
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Northwest Airlines became a full member of the SkyTeam alliance. On October 29, 2008 Delta Air Lines acquired Northwest Airlines, forming the world’s largest commercial airline. January 31, 2010 NWA ceased to exist.
Aeroflot
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Aeroflot - Russian Airlines is the largest airline in Russia and the CIS region. Founded in 1923, Aeroflot is among Russia’s most recognized brands. It is a company with a rich history and modern innovations. Aeroflot is an airline with an excellent safety record, operational reliability and a reputation for industry leading customer service.
Air Europa
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SkyTeam announced Air Europa as Associate member. Founded in 1986. Since 1991, Air Europa has been working to position itself as one of Europe’s most modern airlines. Air Europa’s network covers a large part of the Spanish territory, as well as destinations in Europe, Northern Africa and the Americas. June 22, 2010 Air Europa became a full member.
Copa Airlines
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SkyTeam announced Copa Airlines as Associate member. However in May 2009 SkyTeam member Continental Airlines and Associate Airline Copa Airlines have made the business decision to depart of SkyTeam. Continental Airlines and Copa Airlines out of SkyTeam 24 October 2009.
Kenya Airways
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SkyTeam announced Kenya Airways as Associate member. Kenya Airways operates scheduled services throughout Africa, Europe and Asia, including India. Kenya Airways’ goals are to achieve world-class standards in service delivery, product quality and operational performance. June 22, 2010 Kenya Airways became a full member.
China Southern Airlines
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China Southern Airlines, China’s largest airline, became full member of the SkyTeam alliance. However in December 2018 the SkyTeam member have made the business decision to depart of SkyTeam.
TAROM
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During festive ceremony in Bucharest TAROM - Romanian Air Transport officially joined the SkyTeam Alliance. TAROM Romanian Air Transport is proud of a long and distinguished record in worldwide commercial aviation. Advantageous connections, via Bucharest, to various places worldwide make Bucharest a "turntable" in Eastern Europe, day by day.
Vietnam Airlines
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During festive ceremony in Hanoi Vietnam Airlines officially joined the SkyTeam Alliance. Vietnam Airlines is positioning its internationally recognized brand as a young and modern carrier. The airline making solid steps integrating into the global aviation industry as a truly regional carrier of choice, which is fully ingrained with Vietnamese traditional culture.
China Eastern Airlines
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China Eastern is one of the major three airlines in China. Based in Shanghai, China Eastern and its daughter company Shanghai Airlines operate a modern fleet. The network covers China, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, Europe, America and Oceania. China Eastern diligently focuses on providing quality services for both passengers and shippers.
China Airlines
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The flag carrier of Taiwan, is the largest airline connecting the Greater China region, narrowing the geographic distance between Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Taiwan. As one of Asia’s leading carriers, China Airlines serves countries and regions worldwide, connecting Asia, Europe, North America and Oceania, while offering superb, comfortable and safe service.
Saudia
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SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, welcomed Saudia as its 16th member at a joining ceremony held in Jeddah. The flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, Saudia becomes SkyTeam’s first member airline from the Middle East and gives the alliance a strong foothold in this important economic region.
MEA
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MEA - Middle East Airlines, the national airline of Lebanon, is one of the leading carriers in the Middle East region. From its home base in Rafik Hariri International Airport in Beirut, MEA flies to international destinations in Europe, Middle East and West Africa. MEA offers its customers very luxurious services both on ground and on board, reflecting Lebanese culture and hospitality.
Aerolineas Argentinas
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From its home bases in Aeroparque Jorge Newbery and Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires, Aerolineas Argentinas flies to 18 international destinations in The Americas, Europe and the South Pacific. Along with Austral Lineas Aereas, Aerolineas operates flights to destinations in Argentina, flying to more cities in the Argentine territory than any other airline.
Xiamen Air
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Xiamen Airlines, based in Southeastern China, with hubs in Xiamen, Fuzhou and Hangzhou, covering most major and medium-sized cities in Greater China as well as main cities in Southeast and Northeast Asia. Xiamen Airlines is the fifth largest Chinese carrier in terms of domestic seats.
Garuda Indonesia
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Jakarta - SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has welcomed Garuda Indonesia as its 20th member and second airline from Southeast Asia. Garuda’s membership adds Jakarta as an alternative gateway to and from South East Asia, as well as 40 new destinations to SkyTeam’s global network served uniquely by the alliance.
ITA Airways
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SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has welcomed ITA Airways - Italy’s new national carrier - into the alliance, replacing Alitalia. With ITA Airways on board, SkyTeam’s 700 million customers will continue to enjoy seamless connections to key destinations across Italy.
Virgin Atlantic
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SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has welcomed Virgin Atlantic as its new member at a signing ceremony in London. Virgin Atlantic becomes SkyTeam’s first and only UK member airline, enhancing the alliance’s transatlantic network and services to and from Heathrow and Manchester airports.
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Alexander, you have one of the most elaborate and beautiful collections of model aircraft in the world! It is very impressive. I certainly hope to see it in person some day! Love from Las Vegas. Todd.
Todd Michaels
What a great collection you have there and website is amazing. I’m starting my own site and I got ideas doing something like yours.
Alan
Hey, Alex! Excellent job! Nice lay out and clean design of your website! Take my congrats! Keep the passion strong!
Kate
Each of us, Skyteam fans, finds our own world in SKYTEAM my world. Thanks Alex, very good!
Gregorio Parrini
Hi Alex, you’ve created something fantastic! Infinite compliments to your genius, your imagination to your creativity and your passion!
Gianmarco
I don’t know much about the planes, but highly appreciate you site, very clean and easy to navigate.
Well done Alexander!
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