Janet (airline)

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Janet is the de facto name for a small fleet of Boeing 737 passenger jets likely owned by defense contractor EG&G. The aircraft serve the Nevada Test Site, most notably Area 51. The origin of the word "Janet" is obscure and while it is used as a radio callsign it is not known whether the name is an official name, code word, or acronym. One possible meaning is that of an acronym, meaning "Just Another Non-Existant Terminal". The Janet aircraft are painted white with red trim (the livery of now defunct Western Airlines), include Boeing 737s and several smaller executive jets. Their tail numbers are registered to several unexceptional civil aircraft leasing corporations.

For more information see the Area 51 article.

[Interior pic of Janet Area 51 Shuttle]

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