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Aviation Corporation of America
Date(s)
- 1927-1945 (Creation)
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This company was founded by Juan T Trippe in June 1927. In October 1927, Pan American Airways became the operating company of Aviation Corporation of America, with Aviation Corporation of America owning 45% interest. In June 1928, the Aviation Corporation of America was renamed Aviation Corporation of the Americas, with Pan American Airways continuing as the operating company. In 1931, the Aviation Corporation of the Americas changed its name to Pan American Airways Corporation.