Assistant Editor - Airliner World. Contributor and former deputy editor at Airways.
Today, in 1973, the German leisure carrier Hapag-Lloyd Flug operated its maiden flight.
Today, in 1981, British Airways retired its last Vickers VC10, a mid-sized, narrow-body long-range jet.
Today, in 2008, London Heathrow's Terminal 5, the new home of British Airways, began operations.
Today, in 1992, the prototype Saab 2000 took to the skies for the first time.
Today, in 2007, BA Connect disappeared from the skies after its takeover by Flybe.
Today, in 1998, Norwegian carrier Braathens SAFE changed its name and corporate identity to Braathens.
Today, in 1989, the Ukrainian flying behemoth An-225 set 110 new world records during a single flight.
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