: British European Airways (BEA) was the launch customer, beginning scheduled operations between London and Paris in August 1950.

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: Powered by four Rolls-Royce Dart turboprop engines, it offered a much quieter and smoother passenger experience compared to the piston-engined Douglas DC-3s it replaced.