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History of United Airlines
United Airlines was formed in 1931 as a subsidiary of United Aircraft and Transport Corporation to manage a group of airlines controlled by William Boeing, including Boeing Air Transport, National Air Transport, Pacific Air Transport and Varney Air Lines, all of which held U.S. Air Mail contracts. Of its predecessor companies, the first to commence cargo (airmail) operations was Varney Air Lines on April 6, 1926, a date United later celebrated as its centenary. The 1934 Air Mail scandal led to the dissolution of the parent corporation, resulting in the separation of Boeing, United Aircraft (now RTX), and United Air Lines, all of which continued as independent major American companies. As an independent company, United expanded rapidly. In 1933, it introduced the Boeing 247, the first modern airliner, enabling non-stop transcontinental travel. During World War II, United modified the aircraft for military use and transporting supplies. After the war, United capitalized on the aviation boom...
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