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#Onthisday in 1958, Pan American World Airlines received the first of eight Boeing 707-120s. This Boeing 707-121, the "Clipper Maria", was the last 707 delivered to PanAm in 1958. The 707 was developed by Boeing as the result of an initial 1955 request from Pan American for a large jet-powered airliner. The jet’s speed and passenger capacity enabled the airline to substantially reduce their seat-mile costs, thus lowering ticket prices and open up air travel to a larger percentage of the public. As a result of its efficiency, the 707 proved to be the world’s first truly successful commercial jetliner with consistent, sustained scheduled service. Have you ever flown on a Boeing 707? Image: Roll-out of Pan American World Airways’ Boeing 707 Jet Clipper, 1958. Gift of William E. Talbott. 2012.151.153
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Boeing (1916 to ..)
This company is from the United States
Pan American Airways.
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Pan American World Airways (the company)
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