Blue Box Models Canadian Airlines Boeing 747-400 C-GMWW Scale 1/200 B-744-100
Brand : WB Models
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- SKU:
- B-744-100
- Condition:
- New
- Weight:
- 2.95 KGS
- Model Size:
- W 29.8 x L 35.3 x H 9.8 cm
- Model Details:
- Diecast metal, with stand, with antenna, with landing gear
- Age Guidance:
- 14 Years and Over
Canadian Airlines, though a major player for a period, is no longer an independent airline. Here's the story of its rise and eventual absorption by Air Canada:
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Formation through Mergers (1987): Canadian Airlines came into being in 1987 through a series of mergers. Pacific Western Airlines, a successful carrier, acquired Canadian Pacific Air Lines (CP Air). CP Air itself had recently merged with Eastern Provincial Airways and Nordair. This consolidation aimed to create a strong competitor to Air Canada in the Canadian market.
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Growth and Acquisition of Wardair (1989): Canadian Airlines continued to expand by acquiring Wardair in 1989. This move granted them access to crucial routes, particularly those to Europe and the UK, which they had previously lacked.
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Challenges and Merger with Air Canada (2000): Despite its initial successes, Canadian Airlines faced financial difficulties in the late 1990s. In 2000, Air Canada saw an opportunity and acquired Canadian Airlines. The official merger was completed in 2001, solidifying Air Canada's dominant position in the Canadian aviation industry.
