BOAC

abbreviation for

1. British Overseas Airways Corporation

Example Sentences

It includes new arrangements by the three BoaC founders — David Lang, Michael Gordon and Julia Wolfe — centered on several numbers from “The Games.”

From Los Angeles Times

At the time of the first test flight Mike Bannister was a trainee pilot, about to embark on his career with BOAC, the predecessor to British Airways.

From BBC

The predecessor of British Airways, BOAC, began flying versions of the 747 in the early 1970s.

From New York Times

BA’s predecessor, BOAC, first used the 747 in 1971 and as with many airlines, the plane - affectionately referred to as either the “jumbo jet” or the “queen of the skies” - became a symbol of the new age of mass travel to all corners of the planet.

From Washington Times

BA’s predecessor, BOAC, first used the 747 in 1971 and as with many airlines, the plane — affectionately referred to as either the “jumbo jet” or the “queen of the skies” — became a symbol of the new age of mass travel to all corners of the planet.

From Seattle Times