British Civil Aviation in 1957

6 January
The British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) begins using Douglas DC7Cs on its London to New York service.

1 February
The British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) makes the first use of turboprop-powered airliners, introducing the Bristol Britannia on its London to Johannesburg route.

29 June
A Bristol Britannia Srs310 (G-AOVA) records the first non-stop airliner flight from London to Vancouver.

7 October
After a break of 6 years, British European Airways (BEA) and Czechoslovak airlines resume their London to Prague air route operations.

19 December
The British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) introduces the Bristol Britannia Srs312 on its London to New York route.