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First published 1997 Reprinted 1998

CONTENTS

Introduction

ISBN 1-882663-21-7 All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission from the Publisher in writing.

C Ian Allan Ltd 1997 Co-published by Plymouth Press Ltd and Ian Allan Publishing Ltd. Distributed in the United States by Plymouth Press Ltd, 101 Panton Road, Vergennes, VT 05491. For a free catalog of Plymouth Press books and products call (800) 477-2398 or (802) 877-2150. Printed in Great Britain.

Introduction

3

History

5

The Hubs

31

Affiliated Companies

34

Aircraft Types

41

Fleetlist

77

Engineering

91

Front Cover: American Airlines'

Acknowledgments

Douglas DC-l 0 and Boeing 727 at San Juan Airport. Austin J. Brown

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