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The airline went through several iterations, originally consisting of small float planes in the 1950s, evolving to include a varied fleet of Convair 640 s and Douglas DC-4 s into the 1960s . The airline also operated several Boeing 707 aircraft that served in both a passenger and cargo capacity. Along with a number of Lockheed L-100 (the civilian version of the C-130), PWA became a major player in the world air cargo business. The airline expanded to include a variety of aircraft, including Boeing 737-200 s, Boeing 727 s, and two Boeing 767-200 aircraft.

In the early 1980s, the fleet was pared down to only 737-200 aircraft and became one of the first innovative airlines on the west coast of Canada, servicing communities throughout western Canada and across the country.

In . PWA and later Canadian Airlines were based in Calgary . In 2001 , Air Canada merged with Canadian Airlines.


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