America by Air traces the history of commercial aviation in the United States from airmail to airlines. Exploring the history of air transportation in the United States, this exhibit shows how the federal government has shaped the airline industry, how improvements in technology have revolutionized air travel, how the flying experience has changed, and how different airlines have fared over the course of the history of commercial aviation.

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  • A museum gallery with an airplane nose on the ground and airplanes in the air. It is set up for a special event with tables.
  • A gallery with planes handing from the ceiling. It's set up for special event with tables with flower arrangements on them on the floor.
  • A gallery with planes hanging from the ceiling. It's lit in magenta lights. There are people enjoying the gallery on the floor.
  • A gallery with planes hanging above the gallery. Tables are set up below for a special event.

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