As its name implies, United Airlines originated from a merger of several early air transport companies that began operating more than 75 years ago.
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As its name implies, United Airlines originated from a merger of several early air transport companies that began operating more than 75 years ago.
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As rival United Air Lines had exclusive rights to the Boeing 247, TWA (Transcontinental & Western Air) turned to Douglas Aircraft to develop an improved competitor. The Douglas DC-2 was developed in the early 1930s and introduced in 1934. #WingWednesday#avgeekThis tweet was posted on February 10, 2021.
At the aft underbelly of the Boeing 727 was a uniquely located passenger door and air stair that allowed passengers to exit from the back of the aircraft. #WingWednesdayThis tweet was posted on July 21, 2021.
At this time, there are no more #Boeing 747s are in US domestic commercial operation. What are your fondest memories of the Boeing 747? #avgeekThis tweet was posted on January 22, 2018.
Australia’s Ansett Airlines was founded in 1935 by Sir Reginald Myles "Reg" Ansett. Service between Hamilton and Melbourne was inaugurated in 1936. In 1964, Ansett-ANA received delivery of its first pure turbojet, the Boeing 727. Did you ever fly on Ansett? #avgeek#TravelTuesdayThis tweet was posted on November 05, 2019.
BEA inaugurated shorter-range Comet Mk. 4B service on its Tel Aviv-London route in April 1960. The Comet Mk. 4 had a cruising speed of just over 500mph and accommodated up to 81 passengers, but ultimately could not compete with the Boeing 707 or the Douglas DC-8. #WingWednesdayThis tweet was posted on June 16, 2021.
Before the advent of the Douglas DC-3 in the late 1930s, airlines struggled to cover operating costs from passenger services alone, and relied heavily on airmail and freight to make up the difference.
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