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.

Latest History Posts

10/10/1985: Presidential Airways Takes Flight

Presidential Airways was established today in '85 by former PEOPLExpress boss Harold J. Paretti.

10/09/2018: Orient Thai Airlines Is Liquidated

Today, in 2018, Orient Thai Airlines was liquidated after 23 years of operations.

10/08/1998: Gardermoen Replaces Oslo Fornebu Airport

Today, in 1998, Oslo Fornebu Airport, which also served Norway, was replaced by Gardermoen Airport.

10/07/1933: French Flag Carrier Air France Is Born

This is the story of Air France, officially inaugurated today at Le Bourget Airport in 1933.

10/06/1959: Charter Carrier Spantax Is Founded

This is the story of the Spanish leisure carrier, Spantax, founded today in 1959.

10/05/1951: First Flight of the 44-seat Convair CV-340

Today, in 1951, the improved high-elevation performance Convair CV-340 made its maiden flight.

10/04/1958: BOAC's First Transatlantic Jet Service

Today, in 1958, BOAC operated the world's first jet-powered transatlantic flight.

10/03/2004: Iraqi Airways Restarts Operations Post-war

Iraqi Airways resumed scheduled international operations today in 2004 between Baghdad and Amman.

10/02/2017: Monarch Airlines Ceases Operations

Today, in 2017, the UK's fifth-largest airline, Monarch Airlines, ceased operations.

10/01/1928: Newark Liberty International Airport Opens

This is the story of New York's Newark Liberty International Airport, opened today in 1928.

9/30/2011: Air Southwest Ceases Operations

Today, in 2011, UK regional operator Air Southwest ceased operations. This is its story.

9/29/1972: Miami-based Air Florida Begins Operations

Today, in 1972, Air Florida commenced revenue operations with second-hand Lockheed Electras.

9/27/2005: US Airways, America West Airlines Merge

Today, in 2005, the merger of US Airways and America West Airlines was completed.

9/26/2011: First Boeing 787 Handed Over to ANA

Today, in 2011, Boeing handed over the first 787 to its launch customer, ANA All Nippon Airways.

9/25/1991: Maiden Flight of the Jetstream 41

The prototype British Aerospace Jetstream 41 took to the skies for the first time today, in 1991.

9/24/2001: US Airways Announces Closure of MetroJet

Today, in 2001, US Airways announced the closure of its low-cost subsidiary MetroJet.

9/23/2019: Thomas Cook Airlines Ceases Operations

Today, in 2019, Thomas Cook Airlines ceased operations. This is its long history.

9/22/2006: CR Airways Becomes Hong Kong Airlines

CR Airways was rebranded as Hong Kong Airlines today in 2006 with a new livery and symbolic logo.

9/21/1992: Kiwi International Launches Flights

Today, in 1992, Newark-based Kiwi International Air Lines commenced operations.

9/20/2001: French Carrier Air Lib Is Created

Today, in 2001, the French airlines Air Liberté and AOM were renamed Air Lib.

9/19/2006: Jet Time Takes to the Skies in Copenhagen

Danish charter carrier Jet Time has a varied history that started in 2006 and continues today.

9/18/1959: DC-8 Enters Service With Delta Air Lines

Today, in 1959, the narrow-body airliner Douglas DC-8 enters service with Delta Air Lines.

9/17/2009: Virgin Nigeria Becomes Nigerian Eagle

Today, in 2009, Virgin Nigeria Airways rebranded itself as Nigerian Eagle Airlines.

9/16/2013: First Flight of Bombardier CSeries

Today, in 2013, Bombardier's CSeries aircraft, designated as the CS100, completed its maiden flight.

9/15/1977: Mahé-based Air Seychelles Is Formed

Today, in 1977, Mahé-based Air Seychelles was formed in the Republic of Seychelles.

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