For 64 years, Pan American was synonymous with all of our daydreams of what flying should be, from epic flights to the far end of the world onboard Martin M-130 flying boats to fancy trans-Atlantic crossings from New York to Paris on Boeing 707s. Pan American was a true force in bringing peoples and nations together, while developing the navigational and logistic techniques as well as the self-taught engineering skills that enabled it to boast an ocean-spanning
airline network.
In our tribute to this iconic airline, upon the 30th anniversary of its sad demise, the editors and contributors of Airways have focused on the stories that highlight the dominance of Pan American as the ‘chosen instrument’ of the United States. And we present first-hand accounts of two events that summarize the adventure and the romance that drove
‘The World’s Most Experienced Airline’.
We also would like to thank the staff at the Pan Am Museum Foundation, and particularly Linda Freire for her invaluable help in compiling the images that adorn the pages of this issue. We are sure they will trigger fond memories or stimulate your interest in the world’s first actual global airline.
As 2021 comes to an end, it is also time to thank you, dear readers, for all the support and feedback you have given us during the year. With the holidays around the corner, your Airways team has put together a stunning calendar with top-quality images from our photographers: the perfect gift for an aviation enthusiast, for sure! Check out our website
at www.airwaysmag.com and order yours (did I mention that quantities are limited?).
Last but not least, we at Airways wish you Happy Holidays and a joyful 2022, filled with love, adventure, and a steady return to normal life as the world, and air travel, emerge from the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic. We look forward to keep bringing to you our Global Review of Commercial Flight.
Blue skies

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