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The warning signs were there in March when the coronavirus stopped the aviation industry dead in its tracks. The knock-on effects from the global downturn of passenger traffic were already being calculated by airlines across the world, with decisions being made for what life would look like for airlines post-COVID. When chaos and disruption occur […]

British Airways continued their centenary celebrations with a flypast during this year’s Royal International Air Tattoo. The 100th year since the origin of the United Kingdom’s flag carrier has seen special events and occasions to mark the landmark year, including four aircraft being repainted in retro liveries. One of these aircraft, a Boeing 747, repainted […]

When British Airways scheduled three domestic flights on its Boeing 747-400s for Aug. 25 last week, the flights caused lots of hype amongst the aviation enthusiast community, with many eager to take a ride on the Queen of the Skies on this special occasion. The flights were scheduled from British Airways main hub in London […]

For businesses across the world, branding plays a crucial role in public perception and airlines are no different. One of the most prominent pieces of an airline’s brand is its logo, as it often appears on a wide range of items including aircraft, seats, food, advertisements and more. In this multi-part series, we will look […]

Founded in 1939, British Airways Overseas Corporation, or BOAC, endured a long, rough history, yet left a strong legacy during the nearly four decades the airline existed. Created as a state-owned airline in the midst of a war, BOAC was the product of a merger between Imperial Airways and British Airways Ltd. Headquartered at London […]