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February 1, 1967
- On Wednesday, February 1, 1967, Braniff International merged with Pan American Grace Airways, also known by the trade name Panagra.
On September 13, 1928, a small single-engine Fairchild airliner flew from Lima, Peru, to Talara, Peru, which marked not only the beginning of Pan American Grace Airways but also the inauguration of scheduled air transportation along the West Coast of South America.
Passenger service started on 16 January 1928. There were few aviation facilities in Latin America, only three weather stations and no aeronautical radio. A radio genius, Hugo Leuteritz joined the company in 1928, and Charles Lindbergh became the company's Technical Director in 1929.
Pan Am also partnered with the Grace Shipping Company in 1929 to form Pan American-Grace Airways, better known as Panagra, to gain a foothold to destinations in South America. [17]
Jun 10, 2022 · In 1967 Braniff, purchased Pan American-Grace Airways (known as Panagra) from shareholders of Pan American World Airways and W.R. Grace, increasing its presence in South America. The merger was effective on 01Feb1967.
Jul 5, 2023 · Legendary Pan American Grace Airways completes its 20,000th crossing of the equator aboard flying between Panama City, Panama, the Canal Zone, and Lima, Peru. 1952.
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From Douglas 60 years ago. The first DC-2 for Panagra, delivered on 2 September 1934. The type was used on their route from Miami down the west coast of South America. Damaged beyond repair at Arajuno, Ecuador, on 31 July 1944.
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On February 1, 1967, Braniff International merged with Pan American Grace Airways, also known by the trade name Panagra. Braniff purchased the 39-year-old South American West Coast airline for US$30 million from its two owners, W. R. Grace and Company and Pan American World Airways, Inc..
