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Eastern Air Express
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Eastern Air Express

BBQBBQ
Active
Unclaimed
CharterNone
Kansas City, Missouri United States Est. 2013 EASTERN EXPRESS
Fleet Size
16
Destinations
18+
CEO
Jeffrey Conry

About Eastern Air Express

Eastern Air Express, formerly known as Hillwood Airways and ATX Air Services, is an American charter airline headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Established in 2013, the airline operates a fleet of 16 Boeing 737 aircraft, including models 737-300, 737-400, 737-700, and 737-800. As of January 2026, Eastern Air Express serves 18 unique destinations, primarily focusing on chartered flights to various locations in the United States and the Caribbean. The airline is not a member of any major global airline alliance and operates independently. Its main hub is Kansas City International Airport (MCI), and it maintains a secondary base at Miami International Airport (MIA). Eastern Air Express is known for providing specialized charter services, including flights contracted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for detainee transfers. The airline's operations are characterized by a diverse fleet and a focus on chartered services, catering to both passenger and cargo needs.

Fleet — Aircraft Types

Cessna 208 Caravan
Piper Navajo Chieftain
Beechcraft King Air 200

Hub Airports

Key Statistics

IATA CodeBBQ
ICAO CodeBBQ
CallsignEASTERN EXPRESS
TypeCharter
AllianceNone
Fleet Size16 aircraft
Destinations18+
CEOJeffrey Conry
Founded2013
HeadquartersKansas City, Missouri
CountryUnited States