Founded in 1946, Airborne Flower Traffic Association was headquartered in California and flew fresh flowers from Hawaii to the U.S. mainland. Undergoing a number of changes over the next 22 years, that company became Airborne Express, an express delivery company and cargo airline. Airborne Express was headquartered in Seattle, Washington, while its hub was located in Wilmington, Ohio.
Airborne Express Inc. was acquired by DHL in 2003. Prior to being acquired, it grew to become the...