What was Avianca's original name when it was first registered?
Aerovias del Continente Americano
SCADTA
Colombian Airways
Aerolineas Colombianas
Answer
Avianca was initially registered under the name SCADTA (Sociedad Colombo Alemana de Transporte Aéreo) on December 5, 1919. The current name, Avianca, is an acronym in Spanish for Aerovias del Continente Americano.
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