The first steps have been taken to revive the Eastern Air Lines brand, once a household name in US aviation.
A new Eastern Air Lines Group plans to run commercial flights and has applied for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity with the Department of Transportation.
It will then start the process of applying for Part 121 certification with the Federal Aviation Administration.
The intellectual rights to use the Eastern Air Lines name was acquired in 2009, although the new venture has no affiliation with the old airline.
The Eastern Air Lines name dates back to 1930 and was one of the big four carriers in the US (including United, Delta and American) during the 1970s and early 1980s.
At one time was the largest US carrier operating to Latin America and the Caribbean.
Eastern Air Lines was declared bankrupt and ceased all operations in 1991.
Like its predecessor, Eastern Air Lines Group will be based in Miami and expects the delivery of its first aircraft, an Airbus A319, in the summer of 2014.
It is in discussions with aircraft leasing companies to build a fleet of A319 and 320 aircraft and confirmed it will use Amadeus for its reservation system.
"We are honored to have the opportunity to launch an airline bearing the iconic Eastern Air Lines name," said CEO Edward Wegel.
The new venture has not yet announced details on air routes it plans to operate but spokeswoman Maria Schnabel said it would initially fly charter services for tour operators.
