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Pennsylvania Central Airlines

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Date Established1936SubjectAirlinesDescriptionPennsylvania Airlines and Central Airlines merged to form Pennsylvania Central Airlines (PCA) on November 1, 1936. The airline offered domestic flights, primarily on the East Coast of the United States. In 1948, PCA rebranded to Capital Airlines, which merged into United Airlines in 1961.

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Pennsylvania Airlines Inc.

Pennsylvania Airlines Inc.

Central Airlines (Pennsylvania)

Central Airlines (Pennsylvania)

Capital Airlines

Capital Airlines

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[Footage of Pennsylvania Central Airlines Boeing 247D and other aircraft]

[Footage of Pennsylvania Central Airlines Boeing 247D and other aircraft]

Pennsylvania Central Airlines

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CollectionCommercial Airlines CollectionOrganizationCentral Airlines (Pennsylvania)Capital AirlinesPennsylvania Airlines Inc.

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Date Created1/6/2026