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Due to labor disputes, rising fuel costs, excessive debt, and other financial problems, Eastern ceased operations in 1991.#DefunctThursday #Eastern #AvGeek #AviationHistory This tweet was posted on May 05, 2022.

With the advent of the jet age, a new logo was developed as an abstract representation of the eagle. The new symbol’s clean lines and sense of speed was matched with the company name in a modern typeface to create a distinct trademark. #DefunctThursday #Eastern #AvGeek This tweet was posted on May 05, 2022.

The company had a near monopoly on inter-East Coast services from the 1930s to the 1950s. Eastern promoted its image with an eagle symbol and a slogan describing its airplanes as “The Great Silver Fleet.” #DefunctThursday #Eastern #AvGeek #AviationHistory This tweet was posted on May 05, 2022.

Eastern Air Lines’ origins go back to the 1920s with routes throughout the Atlantic states. Eastern’s early success occurred under the direction of World War I flying ace Eddie Rickenbacker, who purchased the airline from General Motors in 1938. #DefunctThursday #Eastern #AvGeek This tweet was posted on May 05, 2022.

The #Lockheed L-1011 #TriStar was introduced #onthisday in 1972 with #Eastern Air Lines. Have you ever flown on a Lockheed #L1011 TriStar? This tweet was posted on April 26, 2017.

#Onthisday in 1951, #Eastern Air Lines introduced the Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation. This tweet was posted on December 15, 2016.