# Lome Airways

> former airline (Canada)

**Wikidata**: [Q101048620](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q101048620)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/lome-airways

## Summary
Lome Airways was a former airline based in Canada. It operated from 1948 until its dissolution in 1959, primarily utilizing aircraft such as the Avro Tudor and the de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver.

## Key Facts
- **Entity Type:** Former airline and business.
- **Country of Origin:** Canada.
- **Inception Year:** 1948.
- **Dissolution Date:** 1959.
- **Aircraft Operated:** Avro Tudor (one unit operated from 1952 to 1953) and de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver.
- **Instance Of:** Classified as both an "airline" and a "business."
- **Image:** An Avro Tudor 5 aircraft operated by Lome Airways at Stansted in 1953.
- **Aliases:** Also known as "Lome AW."
- **Digital Presence:** Has a Wikipedia Commons category and a Wikidata entry describing it as a "former airline (Canada)."
- **Sitelink Count:** 1.

## FAQs

**What type of aircraft did Lome Airways operate?**
Lome Airways operated at least two types of aircraft: a single Avro Tudor, which was in service from 1952 to 1953, and the de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver.

**When was Lome Airways active?**
The airline was founded in 1948 and ceased operations in 1959, giving it an operational lifespan of approximately 11 years.

**Where was Lome Airways based?**
Lome Airways was a Canadian company, meaning it was headquartered and operated within Canada.

## Why It Matters
Lome Airways represents a specific chapter in the history of Canadian commercial aviation during the mid-20th century. As a business entity, it contributed to the economic activity of the air transport sector in Canada. Its operation of aircraft like the Avro Tudor, a post-war airliner, provides a tangible link to the technological and commercial landscape of the era. The airline's existence and eventual dissolution are part of the broader narrative of airline industry evolution and consolidation.

## Notable For
- Being a documented operator of the Avro Tudor aircraft.
- Having a defined operational period from 1948 to 1959.
- Being a Canadian-registered airline.

## Body

### Identity and Classification
Lome Airways is formally classified as an "airline" and a "business." A business is defined as an organization undertaking commercial, industrial, or professional activity, which legally qualifies as a juridical person and a type of organization. As an airline, Lome Airways falls under the broader category of commercial aviation businesses.

### Operational History and Fleet
The airline was established in 1948. Its fleet included at least two aircraft types:
*   **Avro Tudor:** Lome Airways operated one unit of this model from 1952 until 1953.
*   **de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver:** The airline also operated this Canadian-made single-engine utility aircraft.

Lome Airways was dissolved in 1959, marking the end of its operations.

### Geographic and National Context
Lome Airways was a Canadian entity. Canada, its country of origin, is a sovereign state in North America, a federation, and a constitutional monarchy that was founded on July 1, 1867. The airline's operations were situated within this national context.

### Digital and Archival Record
The primary visual record of Lome Airways is a photograph of its Avro Tudor 5 aircraft at Stansted Airport in 1953. The entity is cataloged on Wikidata with the description "former airline (Canada)" and has a dedicated category on Wikimedia Commons. It has a limited digital footprint with sitelinks present on one language version of Wikipedia.