Aero is a regional airline that operates in the United States and Canada. Founded in 1945, it was originally named Aero Airlines, Inc. and operated out of New York City. The airline was founded by two former military pilots, Captain William A. Eppley and Captain William F. Smith, who wanted to provide a passenger service that allowed people to travel around the country quickly and safely.

Aero initially operated a small fleet of three aircraft, two Douglas DC-3s and a Lockheed Lodestar. The airline was the first to offer regularly scheduled flights between the East Coast and the Midwest, and its service was highly popular. By 1948, Aero was the largest regional airline in the United States with a fleet of more than 50 aircraft.

The 1950s saw Aero expand to become a major international carrier. In 1955, the airline introduced its first wide-body aircraft, the Lockheed Electra, and this allowed the airline to offer transcontinental flights to Europe and Asia. In 1957, Aero began offering the first all-jet service in the United States, using its fleet of Boeing 707s.

The 1960s saw Aero become a major international carrier. In 1962, the airline began operating its first trans-Atlantic service, and in 1965 it introduced the first all-cargo jet service in the world, with its fleet of Boeing 727s and 747s. The company also began offering flights to Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East.

By the 1970s, Aero had become one of the world’s largest airlines. The company introduced its first jumbo jet, the Boeing 747, in 1973, and it began offering flights to destinations all over the world. During the 1980s, Aero introduced its first Airbus aircraft, the A320 and A321, and it began offering long-haul flights to Europe, Asia, and Australia.

In 1989, Aero experienced its first major incident when one of its Boeing 747s crashed in Hawaii, killing all onboard. The crash was the result of a mechanical malfunction and the ensuing investigation revealed that the airline had neglected necessary maintenance. As a result, Aero was forced to pay millions of dollars in fines and settlements.

In the 1990s, the airline continued to expand its routes to destinations around the globe and it acquired several other regional carriers, increasing its fleet to more than 200 aircraft. In 2003, the airline became the first in the United States to offer Wi-Fi on its flights, allowing passengers to stay connected in-flight.

In 2007, the airline underwent another major incident when one of its flights from San Francisco to New York was forced to make an emergency landing in Canada after a passenger tried to open a cabin door mid-flight. The subsequent investigation revealed that the airline had not properly trained its crew and had failed to follow safety protocols. As a result, the airline was once again forced to pay fines and settlements.

Today, Aero is one of the largest airlines in the world, with a fleet of more than 500 aircraft and operations in more than 200 countries. The airline continues to expand its routes and offer new services, such as its new in-flight entertainment system, which allows passengers to watch movies, play games, and listen to music during their flight.