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- In 1935, Braniff became the first airline to fly from Chicago to the U.S.–Mexico border. Paul Braniff left the airline in 1935 to pursue other interests and to tour South America for Braniff's eventual service to the region, but Tom Braniff retained control of the carrier and hired Charles Edmund Beard to run day-to-day operations.
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May 12, 2023 · On May 12, 1982, the aviation industry mourned the loss of Braniff International Airways, once a prominent and innovative airline that had graced the skies for over five decades. Known for its colorful aircraft, cutting-edge design, and forward-thinking approach, Braniff was an icon in the industry. However, despite its rich history and loyal ...
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May 14, 1982 · The airline, famous for its multicolored jets and self-promotion, thus ended a corporate lifespan that began in 1928 when it started operating a flight between Tulsa, Okla., and Oklahoma City....
In the spring of 1928, insurance magnate Thomas Elmer Braniff founded an air carrier, maintenance, aircraft dealer and flight school organization with his brother Paul, called Paul R. Braniff, Inc., which did business as Tulsa-Oklahoma City Airline.
May 13, 1982 · In 1980, Braniff lost $131 million and in 1981, the airline had a net loss of almost $161 million. Its total debt obligation Wednesday was almost $1 billion -- clearly in excess of $858 million.
May 24, 1982 · Braniff International, the ninth largest U.S. airline, declared bankruptcy. It was the first failure of a major carrier since American aviation came flying out of the barnstorming era in the...
May 17, 1982 · DALLAS -- Moving with urgency, a few top Braniff executives secretly plotted the airline's shutdown in a 'war room environment,' knowing any leak would spark a stampede of jet...
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Paul Braniff left the airline in 1935 to pursue other interests and to tour South America for Braniff's eventual service to the region, but Tom Braniff retained control of the carrier and hired Charles Edmund Beard to run day-to-day operations.
