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See “Remain Seated: Airliner Passenger Chairs,” on display, pre-security in the Aviation Museum and Library, located on the departures level of the International Terminal and online at: https://t.co/sm6ZR2E2Sr #AirlinerChairs #AircraftInteriors #AvGeek This tweet was posted on July 28, 2023.
Virgin America commenced operations #onthisday in 2007. A low-cost, domestic airline headquartered in nearby Burlingame, CA, the airline operated a fleet of narrow-body Airbus A319, A320, A320 neo and A321 neo airliners on routes across the U.S. #avgeek This tweet was posted on August 08, 2023.
📸: press packet: Virgin America c. 2007 Gift of Alaska Airlines 2018.083.091 This tweet was posted on August 08, 2023.
Established 100 years ago in 1923, Czech Airlines is the fifth oldest airlines in the world. The airline commenced operations in October 1923. In the 1970s, #CzechAirlines’ livery featured the letters OK on its tail as is the airline's two letter @IATA designation is OK. #AvGeek This tweet was posted on October 06, 2023.
📸: 1. program: San Francisco Airport, Dedication of Airport Administration and Airline Terminal Building; 1937 Gift of John R. Barker 2002.005.029 2. negative: San Francisco Airport, aerial; early 1950s Transfer from San Francisco International Airport 2011.032.0180 This tweet was posted on October 24, 2023.
See “Remain Seated: Airliner Passenger Chairs,” on display, pre-security in the Aviation Museum and Library, located on the departures level of the International Terminal and online at: https://t.co/sm6ZR2E2Sr #AirlinerChairs #AircraftInteriors #AvGeek This tweet was posted on November 17, 2023.
This DC-3 seat, typically used in day-use configurations, was covered in fabric, amply cushioned, and was the introduction of foam rubber on airliner seats. First created by Dunlop Rubber in 1929, foam rubber was used in many cushioning products by the late 1930s. #AirlinerChairs This tweet was posted on November 17, 2023.
Washable linen covers, known as antimacassars, were often fitted over the headrest to prevent hair oil from soiling the fabric. For extra comfort, airlines also offered passengers pillows and blankets. #AirlinerChairs This tweet was posted on November 17, 2023.
The Concorde was also one of the first airliners to have a fly-by-wire flight control system— manual flight controls replaced with an electronic interface and computer. The fuselage needed to withstand temperatures exceeding 260°F from the air friction produced at Mach 2 speeds. This tweet was posted on December 01, 2023.
The Concorde was the first & only successful supersonic airliner to sustain regularly scheduled service. Developed as a joint endeavor between the governments of Great Britain & France, the project encountered numerous delays due to the difficulty of flying at supersonic speeds. This tweet was posted on December 01, 2023.
This 1972 United Air Lines poster featured Hilo Hattie, a famous Native Hawaiian singer and entertainer. In honor for her 71st birthday and United Air Lines' 5th anniversary of service to Hilo, Hawaii, in 1972, the airline named a DC-8 after her. #52posters #5WomenArtists #WHM This tweet was posted on March 14, 2024.
poster: United Air Lines, Hawaii; 1972 Gift of United Airlines Archives 1999.047.624 https://t.co/ewVNrBmmyP This tweet was posted on March 14, 2024.
📸: poster: Japan Air Lines, Kyoto; 1985 Gift of Japan Airlines 2015.030.043 https://t.co/LYIaNNmD8w #52Posters This tweet was posted on March 19, 2024.
In 2018, after 11 years of service, the airline ceased operations following its acquisition by Alaska Airlines. Many faithful customers were saddened to Virgin America go, yet the airline lives on within the collections of SFO Museum. #VXForever This tweet was posted on March 27, 2024.
Thanks to the numerous donations by former customers, Virgin America employees, and Alaska Airlines, the legacy of Virgin America will be preserved for future generations to research, explore, and celebrate in SFO Museum's collection. #VXForever This tweet was posted on March 27, 2024.
See ‘Artists of the Airways: Airline Travel Posters from the SFO Museum Collection” on display, in the Aviation Museum and Library. The Aviation Museum and Library is located pre-security, on the departures level of the International Terminal. https://t.co/D0n3REiS8Q This tweet was posted on April 08, 2024.
#Onthisday in 1937, Trans-Canada Air Lines (TCA), the flag carrier of Canada, was founded. The airline's first flight took off from Vancouver to Seattle on September 1, 1937. TCA was renamed Air Canada in 1965. Have you ever flown on Air Canada? #52Posters This tweet was posted on April 10, 2024.
Our exhibit “Artists of the Airways: Airline Travel Posters from the SFO Museum Collection” is now on display! Published by airlines to promote their services and the destinations they served, airline posters represent the best examples of travel artwork from the 20th century. This tweet was posted on April 08, 2024.
Happy birthday, United! Did you know that both United Airlines and Continental Airlines both trace their founding to one man? Walter T. Varney, a flight school and air taxi operator from San Francisco, founded Varney Air Lines, which began airmail service #onthisday in 1926. This tweet was posted on April 06, 2023.
Our newest exhibition “Remain Seated: Airliner Passenger Chairs,” is now on display in the Aviation Museum and Library. Chronicling airline passenger seating from its modest origins in the 1920s, the exhibit takes us through almost a century of the passenger seat. #AirlinerChairs This tweet was posted on April 10, 2023.
See “Remain Seated: Airliner Passenger Chairs,” on display, pre-security in the Aviation Museum and Library, located on the departures level of the International Terminal and online at: https://t.co/sm6ZR2E2Sr #AirlinerChairs #AvGeek This tweet was posted on April 10, 2023.
Japan Air Lines (JAL) was formed and initiated domestic operations in 1951. The airline launched transpacific international service between Tokyo and San Francisco with Douglas DC-6B airliners in 1954. #AirlineMealSets #AvGeek This tweet was posted on April 19, 2023.
More than a Meal: Airline Meal Service Sets, 1960s–80s” is on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. https://t.co/RZvuSbD00G #AirlineMealSets #AvGeek #PaxEx This tweet was posted on April 19, 2023.
In December 2021, the last A380 was delivered to Emirates Airlines, which operates over 100 A380s, making the airline the largest A380 operator. Have you ever flown on an A380? #Airbus #A380 #AvGeek This tweet was posted on April 27, 2023.
On the same day, British Airways launched its much-anticipated Concorde service from London’s Heathrow Airport to the Kingdom of Bahrain. This Concorde flight lasted just over four hours. The same route required more than six hours in a subsonic airliner. #SSTTimeMachine #AvGeek This tweet was posted on April 28, 2023.
📸: poster: Airbus A380; 2007 Transfer from San Francisco International Airport 2007.093.007.001-.002 https://t.co/4dR8k66CG9 model airplane: Emirates Airline, Airbus A380-800; 2014 Transfer from San Francisco International Airport 2014.167.042 a b https://t.co/ytAOpT8XmC This tweet was posted on April 27, 2023.
📣 📣 📣 📣 Our online database just hit 50,000 objects! Did you know SFO Museum is home to over 150,000 objects related to the history of commercial aviation and airline industry? #AvGeek #OnlineDatabase This tweet was posted on May 02, 2023.
May the Force Be With You! This amenity kit issued by United Airlines for their transcontinental Polaris First class service promoted the 2019 film Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. #StarWarsDay #MayThe4thBeWithYou #MayThe4th This tweet was posted on May 04, 2023.
📸: amenity kit: United Airlines, Polaris class, Star Wars; 2019 Anonymous gift 2021.020.0887 a h This tweet was posted on May 04, 2023.
Safety information was provided to passengers from the earliest days of commercial aviation. Yet, not until 1965 did the FAA mandate airlines to provide each passenger with a safety information card. For ease of understanding, the cards are now mostly illustrations. #52objects This tweet was posted on May 15, 2023.
In 1986, Republic was accumulating losses due to airline buyouts and new fleet purchases, the airline, then was absorbed by Northwest Airlines, which in turn was merged into Delta Air Lines in 2010. #DefunctThursday #RepublicAirlines #AvGeek This tweet was posted on November 03, 2022.
In the 1990s, Qantas operated a large fleet of Boeing 747-400 widebody airliners. With a range of more than 7,000 miles, the aircraft was ideal for flying just over 400 business travelers and tourists swiftly and in comfort between Oceania and North America. #FlyingSouthernCross This tweet was posted on November 02, 2022.
On 747 flights, Qantas offered three levels of service. In first class, the airline offered wide, comfortable, fully-reclining seats and premium meal service cuisine on fine bone china tableware produced by Wedgwood of England. #FlyingSouthernCross This tweet was posted on November 02, 2022.
Republic Airlines was formed as a result of a merger between North Central Airlines and Southern Airways in 1979 and was based at Minneapolis–Saint Paul. The same year, Hughes Airwest was targeted it for a takeover by Republic. #DefunctThursday #RepublicAirlines #AvGeek This tweet was posted on November 03, 2022.
📸 1/2 : 1. timetable: Republic Airlines; 1979 Gift of Thomas G. Dragges 2002.135.015.001 2. timetable: Republic Airlines; 1980 Gift of Stanford M. Horn 1997.19.19 3. poster: Republic Airlines; c. 1980 Gift of the William Hough Collection 2006.010.474 This tweet was posted on November 03, 2022.
📸 2/2 : 4. postcard: Republic Airlines, Douglas DC-9-50; c. 1980s Gift of Thomas G. Dragges 2015.166.2547 5. route map: Republic Airlines; 1986 Gift of the William Hough Collection 2006.010.522 This tweet was posted on November 03, 2022.