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Pan Am Flight 202: The Boeing 377's Deadliest Accident
In 1952, Pan Am Flight 202 crashed in the Amazon jungle killing all passengers and crew.
How & Why Did Pan Am's Sea Captain Pilot Uniforms Became The Standard In Commercial Aviation?
In the 1930s, pilot uniforms switched to sleek, professional uniforms based on sea captain uniforms.
Everything You Need To Know About The Boeing 377 'Stratocruiser'
The very first double-decker passenger aircraft represented luxury in air travel.
Transatlantic Trailblazer: How The Boeing B-314 Yankee Clipper Conquered The Atlantic
Looking back at the legendary aircraft.
54 Years On: What Happened To The Boeing 747 That Operated The Type's First Commercial Flight?
Looking back on a very special aviation anniversary.
What Do The Stripes On A Pilot's Uniform Represent?
Pan Am was the first airline to introduce uniforms for pilots, which, along with the prominent bars, are now standard in the industry.
Pan Am Holiday Sweater Disgusts Scots Ahead Of 35-Year Anniversary Of Lockerbie Bombing
Members of the local community affected most deeply by the tragedy felt the use of the Pan Am logo in a Christmas setting was a distressing reminder.
Pan Am Flight 103 Lockerbie - Remembering The Cabin Crew
Who were the flight attendants onboard the aircraft involved in the Lockerbie disaster?
The Plane That Had It All: The Rise and Fall Of The Boeing Clipper 314
The Clipper represented a different age of travel.
What Happened To Former US Carrier Ransome Airlines?
The regional airline operated for over 28 years.
What Happened To TWA's Concorde Order?
Trans World Airlines ordered six of the supersonic aircraft and was even presented with a full-size mockup in TWA livery.
The Evolution Of Transatlantic Flight
From early attempts by balloon to the supersonic era - what are some of the key moments in the history of transatlantic air travel?
Did You Know: Pan Am Lives On Today As A Board Game
Pan Am, the board game, can be played by two to four people.
The World's Smallest 747: The Boeing 747SP
With its unusual design, the Boeing 747SP is instantly recognizable.
The Evolution Of Pilots' Uniforms Over The Years
The surprisingly short history of what pilots wear for work.
How Talks Between IATA & Pan Am Resulted In The Creation Of The First 'Tourist Class' Fares
A look at the origins of economy class airfares.
Unproduced Prototype: The Story Of The Dassault Falcon 30
Fifty years ago today, the Dassault Falcon 30 took its first flight amid high hopes. But what led to its subsequent downfall?
Gateway To The Big Apple: A Brief History Of New York JFK Airport's Early Years
New York’s busiest airport heralded the dawn of the jet age.
The Life And Times Of Pan Am Founder Juan Trippe
Juan Trippe was the man who founded one of the most iconic airlines of the 20th century: Pan American World Airways.