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Trans World Airlines

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Historical Note

Trans World Airlines (TWA) was a major American airline from 1925 until 2001. It was originally formed as Transcontinental & Western Air, with the merger of Transcontinental Air Transport (T-A-T) and Western Air Express. The airline ceased operations in 2001 when it was acquired by American Airlines.

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