Pan Anarian

Pan Anarian, commonly known as Pan-An, is the flag carrier of Aedeland and its principal and largest international air carrier. Founded in 7483, it is recognized as the oldest air service in the world and is credited with numerous innovations that have shaped the international air transport industry. These innovations include the development of the first pressurized high-altitude airships, linear solenoid ballonets, dynamic lift designs, and gliding under gravity.

Company Overview

Founded: 7483
Location: Impport, Auresia
Key People:
- Founder: Robert Ball
- President: Robert Foard
Industry: Air Carrier
Products: Passenger Service, Cargo
Parent Company: Suðrtarnland Company
Stock Exchange: Private company
Stock Symbol: Privately traded

History

Pan Anarian was founded by early aviation pioneer Robert Ball, who began regular air service using recently invented lighter-than-air aircraft to connect geographically divided northern and southern population centers in Aedeland.

In 7486, the company was awarded a contract through the Suðrtarnland Company to provide regular air service between Antilancia and company headquarters in Impport.
By 7494, regular non-stop service to Impport began.
Pan-An played a crucial role in the evacuation of Impport in 7498 but was forced to suspend operations later that year due to the Pan-Anarian War.
During the war, Pan-An lent its entire lighter-than-air fleet to the fledgling Aedelish Luftvåpen Valkyrja. By the conclusion of the war, every one of the company’s airships had been destroyed.
Lacking the funds to rebuild its fleet, Pan-An faced insolvency at the close of the Pan-Anarian War but was purchased by the Suðrtarnland Company in 7553. Pan-An returned in 7555 with a flagship fleet and expanded routes.

Structure and Organization

For much of its history, Pan-An's corporate headquarters were located in Aerilar. When the company was purchased by the Suðrtarnland Company, its headquarters were moved to the Muricai district of Impport, near the Suðrtarnland offices.

Routes

Pan-An operates air docks at home ports in Ålesund, Aerilar, and Impport, each with full support facilities, including massive hangars.

Premier routes between home ports are typically flown by Pan-An’s flagship skyliners, which are capable of flying above the weather.
Express routes include shorter routes to various destinations, operated by smaller and less extravagant airships.

Premier Routes

Ålesund to/from Impport via Aerilar on board the Freyjaílán Ælædsa – Approx. 26-hour travel time.
Aerilar to/from Impport via Eildun on board the Freyjaílán Ástrúður – Approx. 25-hour travel time.

Express Routes

Service to Aedeland: Ålesund, Aerilar, Ascolat, Antilancia, Gallocke, Storhavn, Vinterset
Service to Alsair: Caroughs
Service to Isles of Ardakey: Ardakey, Ballester
Service to Auresia: Abessios, Cedelphia, Impport, Paladane
Service to Cykeria: Altenoy
Service to Hallis: Dunlough, Eildun, Ely, Everdeen, Greenhall, Haeyle, McBheath
Service to Vittmark: Månsta, Östervallen, Talpå, Tammerköping

Airships

The Pan-An Skyliner

Pan-An's long-range skyliners represent the pinnacle of lighter-than-air travel, offering services and amenities comparable to luxury ocean liners. The skyliner can carry less fuel due to the shorter premier routes, which allows for more investment in passenger comfort.

Features include climate-controlled and pressurized cabins, private staterooms, a formal dining saloon, bar, reading room, game room, and observation deck.
Stratoliner-Class: First introduced in 7571, each is 1,000 feet in length and 170 feet in diameter with eight tractor propellers, allowing for speeds up to 100 miles per hour and altitudes exceeding 25,000 feet.

The Pan-An Skyclipper

Short-range skyclippers are designed for speed and economy.

Passengers travel in an unpressurized gondola lounge offering 360-degree views and a full-service bar.
The Windjammer-Class Skyclipper, introduced in 7569, measures 700 feet in length and 100 feet in diameter with eight tractor propellers, allowing speeds over 100 miles per hour.

Crew

Pan-An is renowned for its safety record, which is attributed to its commitment to training and developing its flight crews. All crew members are recruited from the ranks of the Luftvåpen Valkyrja and trained in the latest flight procedures and techniques.

Flight crew positions include:
- Riggers: Responsible for mooring and launching the airship.
- Helmsmen and Elevatormen: Pilot the airship.
- Radio Operators: Maintain and operate the airship's radio equipment.
- Navigators: Plan and track the flight path.
- Watch Officer: Third in command.
- First Officer: Second in command.
- Captain: In command of the airship.

Steward's Staff

Onboard the Skyliners, the steward's staff is directed by the Chief Steward and includes a variety of positions such as chefs, stewards, porters, and bar staff. The staff is recruited from among the Awawatu of Buðale Republics (Aldsegian Tzeraka).

Key positions include:
- Chief Steward: Responsible for passenger comfort and satisfaction.
- Chef de Cuisine: Head chef.
- Stewards: Assist passengers.
- Porters: Handle baggage, housekeeping, and personal services.
- Barman and Barmaids: Manage bar services.