1/23/2004: German Carrier Condor Flies Again

Today, in 2004, German leisure airline Condor rebranded after the Thomas Cook Group acquisition.

Latest History Posts

12/30/1934: First Flight of the Martin M-130

The M-130, whose maiden flight was today in 1934, was built for Pan American Airways.

12/29/1936: Uruguayan Aeronautical Co CAUSA Is Founded

Today, in 1936, private Uruguayan airline Compañía Aeronáutica Uruguaya S. A. (CAUSA) was founded.

12/28/1988: First Flight of the Let L-610

Designed as a replacement for the L-410, the L-610 failed to match the success of its sibling.

12/27/2014: Qantas Retires Its Last Passenger Boeing 767

Qantas retired its last Boeing 767 in 2014, after 29 years serving markets unsuitable for the 747.

12/26/1982: Maiden Flight of the Antonov An-124

The An-124 made its first flight today in 1982 and was unveiled to the West in 1985 in Paris.

12/25/2011: VietJet Air Operates Its Maiden Flight

VietJet Air, the country's first privately-owned airline, took to the skies today in 2011.

12/24/1905: Aviator Howard Hughes is Born

Howard Hughes was an iconic aviator from record-breaking flights to his pivotal development of TWA.

12/23/1939: The Flying Dutchman Passes Away

Dutch aviation pioneer Anton Herman Gerard "Anthony" Fokker passed away today in 1939.

12/22/1976: Maiden Flight of the Ilyushin Il-86

The Ilyushin Il-86, the USSR's first wide-bodied jet, performed its maiden flight today in 1976.

12/21/1945: Ethiopian Airlines Is Founded Post-lib

Ethiopian Airlines grew to become the largest airline in Africa from its humble beginnings in 1945.

12/20/1957: Maiden Flight of the Boeing 707

On this day in 1957, the prototype Boeing 707 took to the skies, helping usher in the jet age.

12/19/1980: New York Air Commences Operations

New York Air took to the skies today in 1980 to break the Eastern Airlines Shuttle monopoly in NYC.

12/18/1970: Airbus Becomes an Economic Interest Group

Airbus was formed through a government initiative between France, West Germany, and the UK.

12/17/1903: The Wright Brothers' First Sustained Powered Flight

On this day in 1903, the Wright brothers made their historic first sustained powered flight.

12/16/2009: FlyGlobespan Goes Belly up

FlyGlobespan was a Scottish LCC that expanded its network to include long-haul transatlantic service

12/15/2009: The Dreamliner Performs Its Maiden Flight

The much-delayed Boeing 787 'Dreamliner' took to the skies for the first time today in 2009.

12/14/2001: British World Airlines Ceased Operations

British World Airlines could trace its history back to 1963 and had built a reputable ACMI business.

12/13/1977: Eastern Introduces the A300 in the US

In 1977, Airbus offered four jets to Eastern as part of a trial that led to a 23-airframe order.

12/12/2001: Thomas Cook Airlines Belgium Is Founded

Thomas Cook Airlines Belgium was founded on this day in 2001 to tap into the leisure market.

12/11/1996: Oasis International Ceases Operations

In the 90s, Oasis International had a successful charter operation to various European destinations.

12/10/1958: First Jet-Powered US Domestic Flight

Today, in 1958, National Airlines operated the US' first jet-powered domestic flight, beating AA.

11/10/2003: British Airways Concorde Final Flight

British Airways Concorde last few today in 2003. Here are some facts about the supersonic airliner.

11/09/1980: Dan-Air Operates Last Comet Flight

Dan-Air operated the last commercial flight of a de Havilland Comet aircraft today in 1980.

12/07/2011: Virgin Australia Absorbs V Australia

Long-haul international airline V Australia was integrated into Virgin Australia today in 2011.

12/06/1957: Lockheed L-188 Electra Maiden Flight

The Lockheed L-188 Electra took to the skies on this day in 1957, two months ahead of schedule.

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