Jet age progress on final rotation. This monochrome 1960 advertisement captures the Boeing 720 lifting off the runway, newly introduced and full of promise.

Designed as a lighter, faster sibling to the 707, the 720 brought true jet travel to shorter runways and mid-size cities—offering cruise speeds over 600 mph with spacious comfort inside. First delivered to United and American Airlines, the 720 extended Boeing's global reach with versatility and efficiency at its core.

Scanned from the original July 25, 1960 issue of Time magazine and reproduced with complete period layout and typography, including the bold "Now In Service" headline and Boeing 720 branding.

Part of our vintage aviation magazine-scan posters, reproduced from original period magazines. Also browse our F-14 Tomcat posters.