L-1049 Super Constellation TWALockheed L 1049 TWA airplane model. In response to the growing demand for air travel, the Lockheed L 1049 Super Constellation was developed in 1949. Its design, which began in 1939, was originally intended for Pan American Airways and Transcontinental & Western Air, but production was temporarily halted during World War II when the aircraft were used as transports for the USAAF. However, by December 11, 1945, the first Constellation was certified for