Trans-Canada Air Lines (TCA) was the predecessor of Air Canada, today’s national carrier of Canada. It was founded in 1937 and renamed in 1965.
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On April 10, 1937, Trans-Canada Air Lines (TCA) was founded as a subsidiary of Canadian National Railway. TCA’s headquarters were set up in Winnipeg.
On September 1, 1937, the first flight was inaugurated: two passengers and mail were flown from Vancouver to Seattle in a Lockheed 10A.
In 1939, the first trans-continental service between Montréal and Vancouver took place. TCA grew rapidly and extended its network, even during WWII.
In 1949, headquarters were moved to Montréal due to federal policy.
In 1957, TCA ordered its first jets, DC-8s, at a time when they were still on the drawing boards.
By 1964, TCA had grown to become Canada’s national airline and was renamed Air Canada on January 1, 1965.
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