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Jul 1, 2019, 4:50 pm

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jlemon

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Originally Posted by jrl767

.....didn't the 1-11 have an integral airstair in the forward door? that would have eliminated the need to position either a jetway or a stair truck before pax could deplane, and the pilots could start the #1 engine as soon as the door was shut for departure

Yep, it sure did....well, at least the new One-Elevens originally ordered by Braniff did.....

https://www.airliners.net/photo/Bran...BP/iOK0UBCgd%2

And I do know that Austin Mueller (AUS) did not have any jetways in 1966.

BTW, I also believe Braniff International introduced Austin's first jet service back in 1965 with the BAC One-Eleven.

Last edited by jlemon; Jul 2, 2019 at 10:24 am Reason: clarification

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