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The origin of airlines: From 1909 to 2016

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Jan 28, 2016, 16:23 IST

The Handley Page W.8b

The Handley Page W.8b — It was used by Handley Page Transport, an early British airline established in 1919.

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Polet Airlines An-124 RA-82075

Polet Airlines An-124 RA-82075 — DELAG, Deutsche Luftschiffahrts-Aktiengesellschaft was the world's first airline. It was founded on November 16, 1909 and operated airships manufactured by The Zeppelin Corporation.

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Imperial Airlines Empire Terminal, Victoria, London

Imperial Airlines Empire Terminal, Victoria, London — In 1924, Imperial Airways was formed. It opened up, for the first time, air routes across the world.

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TWA Douglas DC-3 in 1940

TWA Douglas DC-3 in 1940 — The DC-3 is often regarded as one of the most influential aircraft in the history of commercial aviation and revolutionized the aviation industry.

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Am Ex Boeing 377 Stratocruiser in 1949

Am Ex Boeing 377 Stratocruiser in 1949 — In October 1945 the American Export Airlines became the first airline to offer regular commercial flights between North America and Europe.

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Philippine Airlines Boeing 747-400 MRD-1

Philippine Airlines Boeing 747-400 MRD-1 — The first Asian airline was Philippines Airlines.

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