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TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Deutsche BA
British Airways foray into other European airlines began in 1992, when it purchased a 49% stake in Delta Air, a German regional airline based in Friedrichshafen. British Airways renamed the airline Deutsche BA (dba) and proceeded to change the focus…
August 3, 2017 10:26 am ET -
TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Origin Pacific Airways
Established in 1996, Origin Pacific Airways officially commenced operations from its hub in Nelson, New Zealand in April 1997. The airline was founded on experience by Robert Inglis and Nicki Smith, who had formerly founded Air Nelson in 1979 before…
July 20, 2017 10:17 pm ET -
TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: US Airways
The origins of US Airways can be traced back to Pennsylvania in the year 1939 as All American Aviation. This company eventually changed its name to Allegheny AIrlines and experienced a series of mergers with Lake Central Airlines and Mowhawk…
July 13, 2017 8:40 am ET -
TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: British Overseas Airways Corporation…
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…
June 29, 2017 11:17 am ET -
TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Go Fly
In the 1990s, the low-cost market in Europe was booming. Both Easyjet and Ryanair were experiencing success in offering low-cost, no frill flights. This success began to effect the performance of full service carriers in Europe. British Airways decided to…