Pacific Alaska Airways was a subsidiary of
Pan American World Airways
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that flew routes around
Alaska
Alaska ( ; russian: Аляска, Alyaska; ale, Alax̂sxax̂; ; ems, Alas'kaaq; Yup'ik: ''Alaskaq''; tli, Anáaski) is a state located in the Western United States on the northwest extremity of North America. A semi-exclave of the U ...
. The airline was eventually completely absorbed into Pan Am in 1941.
History
Pacific Alaska Airways was established as ACA Aviation Corporation of the Americas in 1927, renamed to Pacific Alaska Airways in 1932 and the same year acquired Alaskan Airways. The first air mail services were commenced on 3 September 1933. On April 3, 1935, the airline flew the first air route from
Juneau, Alaska
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to
Fairbanks, Alaska
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. During this time period, the airline flew
Lockheed Model 10 Electra
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and
Fairchild aircraft. They also operated a radio station on
Canyon Island
Canyon Island ( Lingít: ''Aanx̱'atinyé'') is an island in the City and Borough of Juneau, Alaska, United States. Located in the Taku River, it is northeast of the mouth of the Wright River and northeast of the city of Juneau.
The island i ...
during the 1930s. During their operation the airline purchased equipment and routes of a number of Alaskan operators.
See also
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List of defunct airlines of the United States
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References
Defunct airlines of the United States
Airlines established in 1932
Airlines disestablished in 1941
Airlines based in Alaska
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