![]() Fastest westbound Atlantic Flight time, Europe-USA (with refueling stop at Botwood, Newfoundland) in 17 hours 45 minutes.Ħ. First to fly non-stop Baltimore-Europe: 3,380 miles in 16 hours 2 minutes.ĥ. First non-stop flight New York-Lisbon: 3,383 miles in 20Ĥ. First to fly non-stop Foynes-New York, June 22, 1942: Capt. Transatlantic Record, USA-Europe: 3,329 miles in 14 hours 17 minutes (non-stop)Ģ. The "Flying Aces" were the longest-range commercial aircraft in service of any airline, and were the only aircraft that flew commercial schedules non-stop with a capacity payload across the North and South Atlantic on flights in excess of 3,100 miles.ġ. ![]() While in service with American Export Airlines the "Flying Aces" established notable records. Records Established by VH-44A's flown by AEA
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