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Discover historical information and news about Pan American World Airways (Pan Am), one of the most iconic airlines in history.
35 years ago: The loss of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland
December 21 marks a tragic milestone in aviation history. On this day in 1988, a Pan American (Pan…
2023-12-21
Barbie fever: long-standing partnerships between Mattel’s iconic doll and aviation
It’s hard to exist in the world right now without experiencing ‘Barbie mania’. Wherever you turn, from social…
2023-07-25
From Pan Am to FlyBe: 12 famous airlines that vanished from our skies
After much turmoil in recent years, the airline industry finally appears to be on the up. More people…
2023-07-22
Lockerbie bombing suspect pleads not guilty in US court
The Libyan man accused of constructing the explosives used in the bombing of Pan Am flight 103 over…
2023-02-09
Today in history: Pan Am Flight 103, Lockerbie
On the evening of December 21, 1988, Pan Am Flight 103 was cruising at 31,000 feet over the…
2022-12-21
Man extradited to US over Pan Am bombing in Lockerbie in 1988
Abu Agila Mohammad Mas’ud, a Libyan national who was charged with the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103…
2022-12-12
Pan Am: how one airline defined the golden age of travel
The world’s first known commercial flight took place in 1914. It was a 27-kilometer journey in Florida from…
2022-03-18
Granddads of British Airways & Pan Am: Do you know airline predecessors? [Quiz]
A lot of airlines nowadays boast about their rich history dating back a whole century. Yet not many…
2021-03-26
Looking back at iconic Boeing 747 liveries | Best of 2020
Possibly, there is no other aircraft that has become such an icon of the aviation industry. There is…
2020-12-31
Former Libyan agent indicted for 1988 Lockerbie bombing
The United States indicted Abu Agila Mohammad Massud, a former Libyan intelligence operative, suspected of having participated in…
2020-12-22
How Pan Am Boeing 707 offered us the world
On October 26, 1958, Pan Am Boeing 707 took off from Idlewild Airport (now JFK International Airport) to…
2020-10-27
Can you name the airline subsidiary? [Quiz]
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2020-10-23
Legacy of the deadliest aviation crash in 1977
On March 27, 1977, a chain of events began that would eventually result in the deadliest aviation accident.…
2020-03-27
Top 10 Airline Advertisement Posters Of All Time
Top 10 Airline Advertisement Posters Of All Time As times change, various technologies and ways to announce yourself…
2019-02-06