1/25/2020: Boeing 777X Completes Maiden Flight

Today, in 2020, the largest twin-engined commercial airliner took to the skies for the first time.

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2/04/1998: Western Pacific Airlines Ends Operations

Today, in 1998, Colorado-based low-cost carrier Western Pacific Airlines ceased operations.

2/03/2012: Malev Ceases Operations after 66 Years

Today, in 2012, Malév Hungarian Airlines ceased operations after 66 years of service.

2/06/1919: Deutsche Luft-Reederei Maiden Flight

Today, in 1919, Deutsche Luft-Reederei operated its inaugural flight between Berlin and Weimar.

2/02/1954: Japan Airlines' First International Flights

Today, in 1954, Japan Airlines began its first international scheduled air service.

2/01/1964: Boeing 727 Enters Service With Eastern

Today, in 1964, the three-engined Boeing 727 entered service with launch customer Eastern Air Lines.

1/31/1986: Boeing Acquires De Havilland Canada

Today, in 1986, Boeing completed the purchase of aircraft manufacturer De Havilland Canada.

1/30/1988: Friendship One's Round-the-world Record

On this day in 1988, United Airlines’ 'Friendship One’ Boeing 747 set a new round-the-world record.

1/29/1966: The Official Opening of Auckland Airport

Today, in 1966, Auckland Airport, the largest and busiest airport in New Zealand, opened its doors.

1/28/1935: First Flight of the Potez 62

The French-built Potez 62 was a twin-engined civilian airliner that took to the skies today in 1935.

1/27/1959: First Flight of the Convair 880

The 1959 Convair 880 was designed to compete with the Boeing 707 and the Douglas DC-8.

1/26/1945: Maiden Flight of the Miles M.57 Aerovan

The quirky-looking Miles M.57 Aerovan took to the skies for the first time on this day in 1945.

12/09/2002: United Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Today, in 2002, United Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, one of the largest in US history.

12/08/1964: United Caravelle's First US Auto Landing

Today, in 1964, a French-built jet became the first to make a fully automatic landing in the US.

12/03/1985: ATR-42 Enters Service With Air Littoral

The ATR-42 turboprop entered service with its launch customer, Air Littoral, today in 1985.

12/02/1939: LaGuardia Airport Begins Operations

The much-criticized LaGuardia Airport first opened for business today in 1939.

12/01/2001: TWA Operates Its Final Flight

On this day in 2001, TWA operated its final flight after 76 years of groundbreaking aviation.

11/30/1986: Maiden Flight of the Fokker 100

The Fokker 100 was a development of the F28. By 1997, the Dutch manufacturer had built 283.

11/28/2008: First Flight of the COMAC ARJ21

This is the story of the COMAC ARJ21, whose prototype flew for the first time today in 2008.

A Brief History of High-flying Women in Aviation

Women have taken to the skies since the dawn of aviation, but their contribution isn’t as well-known

9/28/1988: Maiden Flight of the Ilyushin ll-96

Today, in 1988, the Russian-built, long-haul widebody quad-jet Ilyushin ll-96 took its first flight.

Iberia's Madrid-Valencia Route Turns 85

Today, in 1939, Iberia operated the first Madrid-Valencia flight, one of its most important routes.

For Them, the Braniff Colors Still Fly

The original Braniff International Airways still enjoys a prominent place in aviation lore.

The First Three Bygone New York City Airports

These are three lesser-known New York airports that once served the Big Apple.

6/7/1938: Maiden Flight of the Boeing Model 314 Clipper

Today, in 1938, The first Boeing Clipper, Model 314, performed its maiden flight.

6/03/1925: First Flight of the Goodyear Blimp

The Goodyear Blimp airship became the world's first blimp to fly with helium in 1925.

Aviation History Feature

Read our featured post on the many aviation feats from the last 125 years.

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