#Onthisday in 1983, Central Terminal was rededicated as the International Terminal. Constructed between 1951 and 1954, the Central Terminal ushered SFO into the jet age. It served as the International Terminal until the current IT opened in 2000. #SFOHistory #MuseumFromHome
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#Onthisday in 1984, Virgin Atlantic commenced operations. The first flight, from London to Newark, was operated by a Boeing 747-200. Have you ever flown on Virgin Atlantic?
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#Onthisday in 1984, the first Pan American World Airways Airbus A300B4, registered N202PA, departed from New York to Bridgetown, Barbados. Have you ever flown on an Airbus 300? #avgeek
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#Onthisday in 1984, the first Pan American World Airways Airbus A300B4, registered N202PA, departed from New York to Bridgetown, Barbados.
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#Onthisday in 1988, the last PSA (Pacific Southwest Airlines) flight departed San Diego at 10:35 PM & landed as a USAir flight in Las Vegas.
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#Onthisday in 1988, the last branded PSA (Pacific Southwest Airlines) flight departed San Diego and landed in Las Vegas as an USAir flight. What is your favorite PSA memory? #avgeek
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#Onthisday in 1993, the first Airbus A321 took off on its maiden flight. When introduced, the A321-100 did not have the range expected by airlines. The heavier and longer-range A321-200 allowed for US transcontinental range with a full passenger load. #avgeek
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#Onthisday in 2001, the final Trans World Airlines (#TWA) flight departed from Kansas City, Missouri and landed in St. Louis, Missouri. What is your favorite TWA memory? #avgeek
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#Onthisday in 2004, the longest regularly scheduled commercial nonstop flight departed from Singapore and landed in Newark, New Jersey operated by Singapore Airlines. Have you ever flown on this route? #avgeek
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#Onthisday in 2011, Lufthansa began first regular Airbus A-380 service to San Francisco International Airport.
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#Onthisday in 2011, the newly remodeled Terminal 2 opened. Completed in 1954 as the Central Terminal, T2 has gone through many remodels, including this one in the early 1980s that updated the control tower. #SFOHistory #MuseumFromHome
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#Onthisday in 2011, the newly renovated Terminal 2 opened at SFO. The remodeled terminal opened with fourteen common-use gates, LEED Gold certification, and industry leading amenities, in addition to a renowned collection of public art and a new gallery for us! #SFOhistory
This tweet was posted on April 13, 2022.
#Onthisday in 2017, Delta Air Lines’ last 747 took its final scheduled international flight from Seoul, South Korea to Detroit, Michigan. Though originally scheduled December 17th, the flight was rescheduled for December 19. Did you ever fly on a #Delta Boeing 747? #avgeek
This tweet was posted on December 19, 2019.
#Onthisday in 2017, United Airlines’ last scheduled Boeing 747 flight departed from @flySFO. Recreating the journey of the first United 747 flight from SFO to Honolulu in 1970, the airline threw a farewell party in Terminal 3 of SFO. #AvGeek
This tweet was posted on November 07, 2019.
#Onthisday in 2017, United Airlines’ last scheduled Boeing 747 flight departed from SFO. Recreating the journey of the first United 747 flight from SFO to Honolulu in 1970, the airline threw a farewell party. #avgeek #UA747Farewell
This tweet was posted on November 07, 2022.
#Onthisday the first flight of #PanAm's #Sikorsky S-40 “American Clipper” departed from Dinner Key, Florida, destined for Cristobal, Panama Canal Zone. It was the first to carry the famous "Clipper" name, which was subsequently registered as a trademark by Pan American. #avgeek
This tweet was posted on November 19, 2019.