National Airlines 1962 DC-8 Fan Jet System Time Table Brochure Booklet

Effective December 1, 1961, this National Airlines system timetable announces the addition of the DC-8 Fan Jet to the carrier’s expanding jet-age fleet.

The early 1960s marked a pivotal transition in American commercial aviation as airlines introduced quieter, faster jet aircraft to compete on speed, comfort, and technological innovation. National Airlines promoted itself as “Airline of the Stars,” emphasizing modern equipment and reliable East Coast and Florida routes. Timetable brochures from this era blended operational scheduling data with bold industrial design elements that reflected confidence in the jet age and the marketing power of aircraft technology.

The cover features a large stylized turbine graphic labeled “DC8 Fan Jet,” accompanied by the headline “adds the new DC8 Fan Jet to its Jet-Age Fleet,” highlighting increased speed and performance. Calendar grids for late 1961 and early 1962 appear on the front panel, with shaded dates indicating family plan days. Interior pages include detailed route schedules and a system map outlining National’s network across the eastern United States and connecting destinations.

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