Today, in 1961, the Treaty of Yaoundé established the Air France-UAT joint venture, Air Afrique.
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 1993, Barbara Harmer made her first Concorde flight on the London-New York route.
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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