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Winair began its 65th-anniversary year in 2026 with special decals on its first ATR
In July 2026 Winair unveiled the first aircraft carrying 65th-anniversary decals, starting a year-long celebration of the airline founded in 1961. An anniversary event was listed at PJIA on 24 August 2026.
By SXM Daily ยท
Reported 10 July 2026.
Winair unveiled the first aircraft in its fleet carrying special 65th-anniversary decals in July 2026, marking the start of a year-long celebration, the airline said in a release. The ATR aircraft returned to St. Maarten in the commemorative design, and Winair said the decals would be added to more of its fleet over the following months.
Photo: Lawrence Lansing / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0, illustrative
The airline was founded in 1961 and calls itself the national airline of St. Maarten. "Seeing our first aircraft proudly carrying our 65th Anniversary branding is a very special moment for everyone at Winair," said Chief Executive Officer Hans van de Velde, adding that the milestone reflected "the dedication of generations of employees".
An event listing on Destinito showed a Winair 65th-anniversary celebration at Princess Juliana International Airport on 24 August 2026.
Later in 2026 the airline also announced IATA safety registrations; see our report on Winair's IOSA and ISSA registrations.
Sources
- https://www.winair.sx/news/-151
- https://destinito.com/st-maarten-st-martin/events/winair-65-years-anniversary-2026-08-24
Source: https://www.winair.sx/news/-151