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

8/21/1985: Sir Freddie Laker-BA US$8m Settlement

Today, in 1985, Sir Freddie Laker accepts a US$8m out-of-court settlement from British Airways.

8/20/1986: First Test-Flight of a Propfan Engine

The prototype GE36 engine embarked on its first flight test today in 1986 on a Boeing 727.

8/19/1982: Boeing Hands Over First 767 to United

United Airlines played a crucial role in developing the Boeing 767, which it received today in 1982.

8/18/1967: First Flight of the Handley Page Jetstream

British Aerospace developed the Handley Page HP137 as a family of airliners in the late 60s.

Airways Profile: Warren Wheeler’s Aviation Legacy

Read the story of how one man built America’s first black-owned airline in the 1970s.

8/17/1989: Qantas Operates Longest Nonstop Delivery

Before 'Project Sunrise,' Qantas had flown nonstop on the famous 'Kangaroo Route.'

8/16/1964: Euravia Rebrands as Britannia Airways

Today, in 1964, charter carrier Britannia Airways was born after the rebranding of Euravia.

8/15/1958: Pan Am Receives First Boeing 707

The handover of the first commercial jet to a U.S. carrier heralded the beginning of the Jet Age.

8/14/1969: Braniff's Inaugural Nonstop to Hawaii

The launch of Braniff's transpacific routes in 1969 followed three years of applications.

8/13/1997: Airbus A330-200 Takes to the Skies

The Airbus A330-200, which first flew in 1997, is the longer-range, shorter sibling of the -300.

8/12/2002: Swiss Carrier Darwin Airline Is Founded

Swiss carrier Darwin Airline was established on this day in 2002 to fill the void left by Crossair.

8/11/1995: Maiden Flight of the Embraer ERJ-145

The Regional Jet ERJ-145 was launched at the 1989 Paris Air Show and took its first flight in 1995.

8/10/1949: Maiden Flight of the Avro Canada C102

The Avro Canada C102 was the world's second jet-powered airliner to fly, with only one built.

8/09/1963: Cunard-Eagle Becomes British Eagle Int

Despite joining forces in 1960, British Eagle's relationship with Cunard soured two years later.

8/08/2007: Virgin America Operates Maiden Flight

Today, in 2007, Virgin America operated its inaugural flight from New York and LA to San Francisco.

8/07/1989: Flying Tiger Line Merged into FedEx

Once the world's largest cargo carrier, Flying Tigers' FedEx takeover helped expand its network.

8/06/1986: Maiden Flight of the BAe ATP

Today, in 1986, the prototype British Aerospace ATP operated its maiden flight from Woodford, UK.

8/05/1971: American Airlines Places DC-10 into Service

Today, in 1971, American Airlines operated the first passenger flight of the DC-10.

8/04/2014: Russian LCC Dobrolet Ceases Operations

Aeroflot's Moscow-based low-cost subsidiary Dobrolet ceased operations in 2014.

8/03/1994: First Jordanian Jet Enters Israeli Airspace

King Hussein's aircraft flew across Israeli airspace in 1994, the first time a Jordanian jet did so.

8/02/2013: British Airways Puts the A380 into Service

In a surprise move, BA put the A380 'Superjumbo' to work on its LHR-FRA route in 2013.

8/01/1997: Boeing, McDonnell Douglas Finalize Merger

This is the story of how Boeing completed its merger with McDonnell Douglas on this day in 1997.

7/31/1997: Boeing 737-800 Prototype Maiden Flight

Today, in 1997, the prototype Boeing 737-800 first flew, piloted by Jim McRoberts and Mike Hewett.

7/30/2010: Charter Carrier AlbaStar Takes Flight

AlbaStar was created to provide charter services and religious pilgrimages across Europe.

7/29/1963: Maiden Flight of the Tupolev TU-134

Today, in 1963, the prototype Russian-built Tupolev TU-134 performed its maiden flight.

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