The airplane has become one of the indispensable ways for modern people to travel. It not only brings us to all parts of the world but also the fastest way of transportation. Because the airplanes travel to different countries, it has become the symbols of countries.
Air Canada is the largest airline and flag carrier of Canada. The airline founded in 1937. It provides scheduled and charter air transport for passengers and cargo to 182 destinations worldwide. It is the world’s eighth-largest passenger airline by size.
Air Canada was born as Trans-Canada Air Lines three-quarters of a century ago on April 10, 1937. It had the mission to span the young country’s broad expanse by air. Trans-Canada Air Lines (TCA), was created by federal legislation as a subsidiary of Canadian National Railway. The Department of Transport under Minister C.D. Howe wanted an airline under government control to link cities on the Atlantic coast to the Pacific coast. Two Lockheed Model 10 Electras and on Boeing Stearman biplane were purchased from Canadian Airways and experienced airline executives from United Airlines and American Airlines were brought in.
Lockheed Model 10A Electra
Former First-World-War fighter ace Donald MacLaren is hired to set up the TCA pilot-recruiting program. One of the most experienced and infamous flyers in the country, MacLaren attracts some of the top pilots, including many who pioneered bush-flying operations in Canada or who flew during the war.Donald MacLaren was hired to set up the TCA pilot-recruiting program. He was a former First-World-War fighter and one of the most experienced flyers in the country. MacLaren attracts some of the top pilots, including many who flew during the war.
Passenger operations kicked off on September 1, 1937. A Lockheed Electra, carrying two passengers and mail, goes from Vancouver to Boeing Field, Seattle, in 50 minutes. The ticket cost $7.90 one way, $14.20 return.
As an international student, Air Canada gave me the first impression of Canadian culture. Even though I am not a Canadian but I think the Canadian history and culture need everyone to cherish and remember.
