Sacramento CA 1990-Current

The airline began operations in July 1990 as a privately held company founded by Gregg Lukenbill, who was then the managing partner of the NBA's Sacramento Kings. Initially, the company provided service for the Kansas City Kings under FAR-125. In 2002, Sky King received its FAR-121 certificate and 98% of the company’s flying was for hockey teams. Due to financial probems, the company adopted the ACMI (Aircraft Crew Maintenance and Insurance) model and a partnership with Gold Transportation was forged. In March 2010, Sky King filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Following a successful reorganization in June 2010, the airline moved its headquarters from Sacramento, California to Lakeland, Florida. In October, 2010, Sky King was purchased by Aviation Capital Partners Group and has now shifted its focus away from private charters and towards providing scheduled services.