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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.
Neuschwanstein Castle or Schloss Neuschwanstein, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Germany and frequently photographed and featured in airline destination posters for the country. This image was posted on April 26, 2024. #52posters #avgeek
The Robertson Aircraft Corporation is an airline that is relevant to the SFO Museum collection.
The Starlux is an airline that is relevant to the SFO Museum collection.
During the last half of the twentieth century, commercial aviation progressed at an unprecedented pace. This image was posted on April 17, 2024. #cutabovemodels
#Onthisday in 1937, Trans-Canada Air Lines (TCA), the flag carrier of Canada, was founded by royal assent in Parliament. This image was posted on April 10, 2024. #52posters #aircanada
The Universal Aviation Corporation is an airline that is relevant to the SFO Museum collection.
Our newest exhibition “Artists of the Airways: Airline Travel Posters from the SFO Museum Collection” is now on display in the Aviation Museum and Library. This image was posted on April 08, 2024. #airwaysartists #avgeek #airlineposters
Please join us for a free public event to celebrate the legacy of Virgin America and the new SFO Museum exhibition "VX Forever". This image was posted on April 05, 2024. #vxforever
Artists of the Airways: Airline Travel Posters from the SFO Museum Collection
This exhibition was on display between April 2024 and June 2024 in the AML 02 AML Back Gallery gallery, located in International Terminal
SAS (Scandinavian Airlines System), the flag carrier for Norway, Denmark, and Sweden, was founded in 1951 after a merger of airlines from each country, Det Danske Luftfartselskab A/S (DDL), Det Norske Luftfartselskap A/S (DNL), and Svensk Interkontinetal Lufttrafik AB (SILA). This image was posted on April 03, 2024. #52posters #avgeek
In 2018, after eleven years of service, the airline ceased operations following its acquisition by Alaska Airlines. This image was posted on March 27, 2024. #vxforever
Maxine Crookston (1915–2016) was known as “The Voice of San Francisco Airport” from the late 1940s through the 1950s. This image was posted on March 26, 2024. #sfohistory #sfhistory #womeninaviation #avgeek #womenshistorymonth
FREE EVENT: Please join us for a free public event to celebrate the legacy of Virgin America and the new SFO Museum exhibition "VX Forever". This image was posted on March 22, 2024. #vxforever
Ellen Church, remembered as the world’s first airline stewardess, was hired by Boeing Air Transport’s district manager, Steve Stimpson, in their San Francisco office in 1930. This image was posted on March 20, 2024. #ellenchurch #womenshistorymonth #avgeek
It’s the first day of spring! This image was posted on March 19, 2024. #52posters
The Minerve Canada is an airline that is relevant to the SFO Museum collection.
The Minerve is an airline that is relevant to the SFO Museum collection.
The Saber Air is an airline that is relevant to the SFO Museum collection.
The TAE is an airline that is relevant to the SFO Museum collection.
Some airline destination posters highlighted celebrities from the advertised destination. This image was posted on March 13, 2024. #52posters #5womenartists #womenshistorymonth
The remarkable Edith Lauterbach (1921-2013) helped establish, what is now known as, the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, which now represents nearly 60,000 flight attendants at 19 airlines. This image was posted on March 12, 2024. #edithlauterbach #womenshistorymonth