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Pan American World Airways
Coverage of Pan American World Airways in the Nexus archive.
- Wreckage found of Pan Am plane crash that helped lead to today's safety briefings on every flight
The wreckage of Pan Am's Clipper Endeavor, a 1952 crash that influenced modern flight safety briefings, was found off Puerto Rico under 2,000 feet of water. The discovery followed years of research using historical records and an autonomous sonar drone, aided by survivor accounts and military witness reports.
- Pan Am’s iconic ‘Taj Mahal’ headquarters becomes swanky MIA private terminal
Pan Am’s former 1963-built headquarters in Miami, known as the 'Taj Mahal,' has been restored and converted into a private luxury terminal for travelers. The terminal features a spa, private suites, and a dedicated TSA checkpoint, operated by developer P/S with a $4,800 annual membership fee.