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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Aviation:
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| Founded | April 17, 1935 in London, UK |
| Founder | Whitney Straight |
| Defunct | 1989 |
| Fate | Dissolved |
| Headquarters | London , England |
Key people | Whitney Straight William Parkhouse |
The Straight Corporation Ltd was a significant operator of British airlines, airports and flying clubs from 1935 until the mid 1970s. Its major unit, Western Airways, expanded to become an important parts manufacturer, a maintenance, repair and upgrade organisation, and a builder of transport aircraft.