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The DC-2 could carry 14 passengers, and proved a safe, reliable, and comfortable airliner with a maximum speed of 210 mph. Fewer than 200 were built, as its successor, the DC-3, one of the most successful airliners ever, was introduced the following year. #WingWednesday #avgeek This tweet was posted on February 10, 2021.
#OTD in 1982, the Boeing 757 took its first flight. Designed to be more fuel efficient than its predecessor, the trijet 727, the twinjet 757 was used by airlines around the world on short- to medium-range flights. Over 1,000 of the aircraft were built. #AvGeek This tweet was posted on February 19, 2021.
📸: photograph: Eastern Airlines, Boeing 757, 1980s Gift of William Rys, Jr. 2019.085.156 postcard: Condor, Boeing 757-200, 1980s Gift of Thomas G. Dragges 2915.166.0481 postcard: LTE International Airways, Boeing 757-200, 1980s Gift of Thomas G. Dragges 2015.166.0961 This tweet was posted on February 19, 2021.
Advanced for its time, the Boeing 247 accommodated only ten passengers, which made it less economical to operate than larger capacity airliners, particularly the more fuel-efficient, fourteen-seat Douglas DC-2, introduced a year later in 1934. #WingWednesday #avgeek This tweet was posted on February 03, 2021.
The twin-engine Boeing 247 was a revolutionary airliner when it entered into service with United Air Lines in 1933. Often hailed as the first modern airliner, it featured advancements like wing flaps, autopilot, and semi-retractable landing gear. #WingWednesday #avgeek This tweet was posted on February 03, 2021.
In 1947 Pan American World Airways added Sleeperette passenger seats to its Douglas DC-4 airliners. Initially used exclusively on transpacific flights, Sleeperettes featured scientifically engineered comfort for long haul flights #PanAm #PaxEx #MuseumFromHome This tweet was posted on January 15, 2021.
The all-metal Ford Tri-Motor, or “Tin Goose,” had a huge impact on commercial aviation in the late 1920s and 199 were produced. Shown here is a 4-AT Tri-Motor from Maddux Air Lines, a short-lived airline from the late 1920s based out of southern California. #WingWednesday #avgeek This tweet was posted on January 20, 2021.
Introduced in 1925 and first operated by the Dutch airline KLM (Royal Dutch Airlines), the F.VII and its variants, the F.VIIa, F.VIIa/3m and F.VIIb/3m, were used in many pioneering and record-breaking flights around the world. #WingWednesday #avgeek This tweet was posted on January 13, 2021.
Happy New Year from SFO Museum! As 2020 winds down, what are your wishes for 2021? TranStar Airlines brochure c. 1986 SFO Museum Collection Gift of David Winckoski 2011.195.075 #avgeek #MuseumFromHome This tweet was posted on December 31, 2020.
This week on #SFOMat40: In 2015, we presented “Catch Our Style: California Regional Airlines 1950s–1980s” which featured objects from airlines such as PSA (Pacific Southwest Airlines), Air California, and Pacific Air Lines. https://t.co/OogQHquVtN #TBTSFOM #MuseumFromHome This tweet was posted on December 03, 2020.
#OnThisDay in 1969, the first widebody jet landed @flySFO. Pan American World Airways brought its new Boeing 747 “jumbo jet” to SFO to advertise the new class of airliner. Have you ever flown on a Boeing 747? #avgeek #MuseumFromHome This tweet was posted on December 21, 2020.
#Onthisday in 2009, the Boeing 787 took off on its maiden flight. Named the #Dreamliner, 69 airlines fly over 1,900 routes with 992 aircraft in service all over the world. Have you ever flown on a Boeing 787? #avgeek #MuseumFromHome This tweet was posted on December 15, 2020.
RT @flySFO: 🇸🇬 Welcome back to @SingaporeAir and to #SFO's longest nonstop route! Singapore Airlines now offers 3 weekly nonstop flights be… This tweet was posted on December 23, 2020.
Britain's former international flag carrier airline, British Overseas Airways Corporation, or BOAC was founded #onthisday in 1939. In 1974, BOAC merged with British European Airways (BEA) to form @British_Airways. Did you ever fly on #BOAC? #avgeek #MuseumFromHome This tweet was posted on November 24, 2020.
This week on #SFOMat40: In 2013, we presented "Airline Identity: Marks, Brands and Logos" which focused on airline marketing designs and included objects like airline wall signs, aircraft models, and flight bags. https://t.co/DzWNiy6tuY #TBTSFOM #MuseumFromHome This tweet was posted on November 19, 2020.
#OnThisday in 2001, the ceremonial last Trans World Airlines (TWA) flight departed from Kansas City, Missouri and landed in St. Louis, Missouri. The flight was flown on a McDonnell Douglas MD-80. What are your favorite memories of #TWA? #avgeek #MuseumFromHome This tweet was posted on December 01, 2020.
#Onthisday in 1919, KLM (Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij N.V., or KLM Royal Dutch Airlines) was founded. The company is the oldest airline in the world still operating under its original name. Have you ever flown on KLM? #avgeek #MuseumFromHome This tweet was posted on October 07, 2020.
Introduced by Pan American World Airways in 1970, the Boeing 747-100 was the first of a new breed of jetliner, the “wide-body,” which ultimately revolutionized the airline industry. The new wide-body was twice the size of the Boeing 707 shown here. #avgeek #MuseumFromHome This tweet was posted on September 30, 2020.
Happy Birthday, American Airlines! This image was posted on April 15, 2022. #americanair #avgeek #aviationhistory
This week's installment of Defunct Thursday is the second part of CNAC's story. This image was posted on April 07, 2022. #defunctthursday #cnac #china #chinanationalaviationcorporation #avgeek
Happy Birthday, United Airlines! This image was posted on April 06, 2022. #avgeek #aviationhistory #unitedairlines
In the mid-1950s, foreseeing a great potential market, luggage manufacturers secured rights to produce airline-branded bags in large numbers. This image was posted on April 05, 2022. #collections #flightbags #airlinebags #avgeek #aviationhistory #museumcollection
This is your last week to see “Flight Patterns.” During the 1960s, conservative-yet-elegant flight attendant suits evolved into ensembles that mirrored the fun-loving, free-spirit of the time. This image was posted on April 04, 2022. #flightpatterns #uniform #flightattendant #avgeek #aviationhistory #fashion
The Primera Air is an airline that is relevant to the SFO Museum collection.
This week's installment of Defunct Thursday is a two-parter: China National Aviation Corporation (CNAC) was Asia’s first sustained commercial airline. This image was posted on March 31, 2022. #defunctthursday #cnac #china #chinanationalaviationcorporation #avgeek
Air West was branded with an ultramodern service mark in bright interchangeable color combinations of lime green, royal blue, orange, pink, and bronze. This image was posted on March 24, 2022. #defunctthursday #airwest #pacificairlines #bonanzaairlines #westcoastairlines #avgeek #aviationhistory
Bonnie Tiburzi became the first woman to fly for a major commercial carrier when she was hired by American Airlines in 1973. This image was posted on March 23, 2022. #womeninaviation #avgeek #womenshistorymonth #aviationhistory
In 1968, Air West was formed out of a merger of three regional carriers: Pacific Air Lines, Bonanza Air Lines, and West Coast Airlines. This image was posted on March 17, 2022. #defunctthursday #airwest #pacificairlines #bonanzaairlines #westcoastairlines
#Onthisday in 1947, the Convair 240 made its maiden flight. This image was posted on March 16, 2022. #convair #avgeek #airplane #otd
#Onthisday in 1967, Air Southwest Company was founded by Herb Kelleher and in 1971, its name was changed to Southwest Airlines Company. This image was posted on March 15, 2022. #avgeek #southwest #aviationhistory #otd
The Eagle Airlines is an airline that is relevant to the SFO Museum collection.
The Nationwide Airlines is an airline that is relevant to the SFO Museum collection.
Pennsylvania Central Airlines changed its name to Capital Airlines in 1948. This image was posted on March 10, 2022. #defunctthursday #capitalairlines #avgeek
Looking for a little design inspiration? This image was posted on February 28, 2022. #museumlife #avgeek #aviation #design
The Air Luxor is an airline that is relevant to the SFO Museum collection.
BEA (British European Airways), was formed by the Civil Aviation Act of 1946 in Great Britain. This image was posted on February 24, 2022. #defunctthursday #bea #boac #avgeek #britishairways