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June 8, 1959
Continental’s first true jet flight (a Boeing 707-120) took place. To maintain its small jet fleet Continental developed an innovative "progressive maintenance" program that enabled it to fly its 707 fleet seven days a week, 16 hours a day.
1960s
Continental unveiled a new corporate identity in 1968; an oblong insignia representing jet contrails in a gold, red and orange color scheme.
July 1963
Continental moved its headquarters to Los Angeles. During the Vietnam War, Continental transported U.S. troops to the Orient.
1968
Continental’s Pacific experience during the war led to the formation of Air Micronesia. Its first flight covered more than 4,000 miles with seven stops from Saipan to Honolulu-on the 727-100 nicknamed Ju Ju.
September 9, 1969
The first Continental Mainland-Hawaii service began.
June 26, 1970
Continental flew its first wide body aircraft, a Boeing 747.
June 1, 1972
Wide body DC-10 service began.
1976-1977
Continental’s route map underwent significant growth in the 1970's.
In August 1976, the C.A.B. awarded Air Micronesia with routes between Saipan and points in Japan.
For Continental, the most significant expansion was President Carter's approval of a new route from Los Angeles to New Zealand and Australia in 1977.
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