United Airlines celebrated its 85 th anniversary with the presentation of an Airbus A-320 painted in the style of its aircraft in the early seventies (design at which the airline called "Friend Ship ") during a celebration at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport.
"We are proud to celebrate the 85 th anniversary United with over 85,000 employees and thousands of fellow retirees who built the airline number one in the world, "said Jeff Smisek, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of United.
of the week there will be more celebrations to company employees, as the plane will be visiting other centers of operations of United and Continental, including Denver International Airport, the San Francisco International Airport and Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, which is the largest distribution center for airline flights. Last fall, employees of United chose between Various designs of the historical record of United-called "Friend Ship", featuring live bands of red and blue sky and four stars.
"The heart of my experience with United has been working with the people who make this a great airline," said Jack Lampe, a veteran of 51 years at United and Capital Airlines, a company that merged with United in 1961. Throughout his career, Lampe played most of the functions related to airport operations and is widely recognized in the industry as a pioneer in aircraft de-icing systems. "We can be proud of our achievements and service we have provided over these 85 years, "he added.
First flight of United
United's history began on 6 April 1926, when a small Swallow biplane owned by Walter Varney made the first air mail delivery, landing to the cheers of a crowd in Nevada after flying a circuitous route over hilly terrain. While other aviation legends were the air transport as a challenge and a game to win, Varney was one of the first to recognize its potential as a business.
Varney Varney Air Service was founded in 1926, after securing a contract to carry airmail. The company later sold to United Aircraft and Transport, who adopted the name United Air Lines in 1933. In 1934, Varney, along with his partner Louis Mueller, founded Varney Speed \u200b\u200bLines, a company that was sold and renamed the Continental Airlines in 1937. In the end, both companies would become real giants in the industry, serving hundreds of destinations in the United States and around the world. In May 2010, United and Continental were merged to become the airline leader in the world.
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