American Overseas Airlines

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American Overseas Airlines (AOA) was an airline that flew between the USA and Europe between 1945 and 1950.

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American Export Airlines had been founded in 1937 and operated a flying boat service between New York and Ireland from 1942. Following interest from American Airlines, who wanted to break into the overseas market dominated by Pan American, American Export Airlines was merged with the transatlantic division of American Airlines in 1945.

AOA's Flagship Denmark Boeing 377 Stratocruiser
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AOA's Flagship Denmark Boeing 377 Stratocruiser

AOA operated round-trip flights from Boston, Massachusetts, to London via Gander and Foynes. It was the first international carrier to serve Philadelphia International Airport and Shannon Airport.

AOA was acquired by and merged into Pan American World Airways in 1950.

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