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In 1958, Pan American World Airways introduced the first successful commercial jet service. This image was posted on August 18, 2022. #defunctthursday #panamerican #panam #avgeek #aviationhistory

In 1958, the carrier rebranded itself as Pacific Air Lines, and updated its Navajo-inspired thunderbird logo to a bright and modern, red, white, and blue depiction. In 1965, Pacific began leasing two Boeing 727 jet airliners and placed orders for four more. #DefunctThursday This tweet was posted on July 14, 2022.

In 1959, it changed its name to Mexicana and introduced a new logo. Three British-produced de Havilland Comet 4Cs were purchased during this time and Comet service was inaugurated to Los Angeles on July 4, 1960. #DefunctThursday #Mexicana This tweet was posted on May 19, 2022.

In 1965, Braniff radically changed its identity by introducing the “BI” logo and bright color schemes designed by Alexander Girard for its jets, along with bold new flight crew uniforms by Italian designer Emilio Pucci. #DefunctThursday #Braniff #AvGeek This tweet was posted on February 10, 2022.

In 1965, the C.A.B. allowed SFO Helicopter to start operating hovercraft. The new transbay route was operated by a Saunders-Roe SR.N5, for only a year. #DefunctThursday #SFOHelicopter #AvGeek This tweet was posted on November 10, 2022.

In 1968, Air West was formed out of a merger of three regional carriers: Pacific Air Lines, Bonanza Air Lines, and West Coast Airlines. All three were struggling financially and a consolidation of routes and equipment seemed the best solution at the time #DefunctThursday #AirWest This tweet was posted on March 17, 2022.

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

In 1969, the airline began painting smiles on the nose of its aircraft. They were quickly embraced by passengers and the public and remained as the most recognizable symbol of the airline. #DefunctThursday #PacificSouthwestAirlines This tweet was posted on October 20, 2022.

In 1970, PSA introduced a form-fitting polyester princess-line dress with a matching jacket, complemented by either a heart-shaped hat or dome-style hat and a choice of boots or pumps. #DefunctThursday #PacificSouthwestAirlines This tweet was posted on October 20, 2022.

In 1971, TWA introduced a new flight attendant uniform conceived by Valentino Garavani in preparation for their Lockheed L-1011 TriStar delivery. In 1972, the airline proclaimed the L-1011 to be “the next generation of the jet age.” #DefunctThursday #AvGeek #TWA This tweet was posted on December 15, 2022.

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 1986, USAir, driven by other mergers taking place in the aviation industry, (Western airlines was purchased by Delta Air Lines and AirCal was bought by American Airlines) acquired PSA. PSA's last flight was on April 8, 1988. #DefunctThursday #PacificSouthwestAirlines #AvGeek This tweet was posted on October 21, 2022.

In the early 1930s, Pan American Airways began planning for service across the oceans. San Francisco, which is 160 miles closer to Hawai’i than Los Angeles, was the chosen terminus for the Pacific route that required multiple island stops. #DefunctThursday #PanAm #AvGeek This tweet was posted on August 11, 2022.

In the early 1960s, TWA (Trans World Airlines) was operating the 707-320 on the transpolar, route from Los Angeles to Paris. By 1969, TWA 707s were also flying transpacific routes to Asia. #DefunctThursday #AvGeek #TWA This tweet was posted on December 15, 2022.

In the early 1960s, TWA (Trans World Airlines) was operating the 707-320 on the transpolar, route from Los Angeles to Paris. This image was posted on December 15, 2022. #defunctthursday #avgeek #twa #transworldairlines

In the mid-1960s, a bright yellow livery was introduced, created by famed Industrial Designer Raymond Loewy. Nicknamed the yellowbirds, it was the airline's final livery. #DefunctThursday #NortheastAirlines #AvGeek #AviationHistory This tweet was posted on June 23, 2022.

Increased competition and labor costs in the 2000s caused the airline filed for bankruptcy protection in 2005. In 2008, the company merged with Delta Airlines to form the world's largest airline. #DefunctThursday #NorthwestOrient This tweet was posted on June 30, 2022.

Initially for temporary publicity, in 1969, Pacific Southwest Airlines or PSA began painting smiles on the nose of its aircraft. This image was posted on October 20, 2022. #defunctthursday #pacificsouthwestairlines #avgeek #aviationhistory

It continued operating as a low-price domestic airline during the early 1950s. During the 1960s, the airline also offered service to New Guinea branded as “Golden Orchid” flights. #AnsettAirways #DefunctThursday #AvGeek This tweet was posted on January 27, 2022.

Its name changed to Northeast Airlines in 1940, and that decade saw Northeast's route service expanded into New York. In 1959, Northeast became one of the first domestic carriers to offer jet service between New York and Miami using Boeing 707s. #DefunctThursday This tweet was posted on June 23, 2022.

Northeast Airlines was based in Boston, Massachusetts. This image was posted on June 23, 2022. #defunctthursday #northeastairlines #avgeek #aviationhistory

On Nov. 22, 1935, a #PanAm Martin M-130 named China Clipper, lifted off and strained into the sky, threading its way under and over two partially built bridges as thousands cheered from shore for the first scheduled flight across the Pacific Ocean. #DefunctThursday #AvGeek This tweet was posted on August 11, 2022.

Operating from 1946 to 1968, China's Civil Air Transport‘s (CAT) initial mission was to carry relief supplies on westbound flights from coastal ports to the war-devastated interior, and commercial cargo and passengers on return fights to the coast. #CAT #DefunctThursday This tweet was posted on April 28, 2022.

Operating from 1946 to 1968, China's Civil Air Transport’s (CAT) initial mission was to carry relief supplies on westbound flights from coastal ports to the war-devastated interior, and commercial cargo and passengers on return fights to the coast. This image was posted on April 28, 2022. #cat #defunctthursday #civilairtransport #avgeek #aviationhistory

Operations ceased toward the end of the war but resumed shortly after in 1945. Transatlantic service to New York was inaugurated in 1947 using the Douglas DC-4, and by the early 1950s, the airline operated the more advanced Douglas DC-6B on the route. #DefunctThursday #AvGeek This tweet was posted on November 17, 2022.

Over-expansion into international markets eventually led to Ansett’s financial demise in 2001. Shortly after, a brief effort to revive the airline with limited services was unsuccessful, and in March 2002, the airline ceased operations. #AnsettAirways #DefunctThursday #AvGeek This tweet was posted on January 27, 2022.

Overexpansion, along with excessive debt, ultimately led to the carrier’s financial demise, and, after two decades of operation, the airline was acquired by American Airlines. #DefunctThursday #AirCal This tweet was posted on January 20, 2022.

Ozark Air Lines was founded in 1943 in Springfield, Missouri, and although service began in 1945, it was quickly halted as the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) had not issued them a license to operate. This image was posted on July 07, 2022. #defunctthursday #ozark #avgeek #aviationhistory

Pacific Air Lines began as a business endeavor to train pilots during World War II. Based in San Francisco, the airline began commercial commuter passenger operations as Southwest Airways in 1946. #DefunctThursday #PacificAirlines #AvGeek This tweet was posted on July 14, 2022.

Pacific Air Lines began as a business endeavor to train pilots during World War II. This image was posted on July 14, 2022. #defunctthursday #pacificairlines #avgeek #aviationhistory

Pan American pioneered commercial airline service to Latin America and the Caribbean in the late 1920s and early 1930s. In less than 3 years, Pan Am’s routes increased from an inaugural 261-mile Miami-Havana line to over 19,000 miles. #DefunctThursday #AvGeek #PanAm This tweet was posted on August 04, 2022.

Pan Am’s Pacific route was extended to Macao and Hong Kong in 1937, making the total flying distance from San Francisco 8,746 miles. #DefunctThursday #PanAm #AvGeek This tweet was posted on August 11, 2022.

Pennsylvania Central Airlines changed its name to Capital Airlines in 1948. The airline established its hub at Washington D.C., the nation’s capital. #DefunctThursday #CapitalAirlines #AvGeek This tweet was posted on March 10, 2022.

Pennsylvania Central Airlines changed its name to Capital Airlines in 1948. This image was posted on March 10, 2022. #defunctthursday #capitalairlines #avgeek

People Express Airlines commenced operations on April 30, 1981. A low-cost airline inspired by Freddie Laker and Laker Air, the airline operated Boeing 727s, 737s, and 747s. #DefunctThursday #PeoplExpress #Avgeek This tweet was posted on September 08, 2022.