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History

Documented accounts of aviation’s past—airlines, aircraft, routes, milestones, and personalities—presented with historical accuracy and archival context.
June 23, 2024

6/23/1994: First Flight of the Antonov An-38

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6/22/1984: Virgin Atlantic Takes to the Skies

June 21, 2024

6/21/1961: Aviation Traders’ ATL-98 ‘Carvair’ First Flight

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6/20/1983: Maiden Flight of the Venerable Dash 8

This is the story of the maiden flight of the prototype De Havilland Canada Dash 8-100.

Lee Cross
June 20, 2024
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6/19/1894: Frederick W. Lanchester's Airflow Theory

Lanchester's circulatory airflow theory was groundbreaking but seen as the "dream of madmen."

Lee Cross
June 19, 2024
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6/18/1971: Southwest Airlines Begins Operations

This is the story of the 1971 maiden flight of the "love airline," Southwest Airlines.

Helwing Villamizar
June 18, 2024
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6/17/1929: Delta Air Service's First Flight

Delta Air Lines' history begins with a crop-dusting adventure spanning the U.S. and Peru.

Mario Bertoletti
June 17, 2024
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6/16/2011: Aeroflot Puts First Sukhoi Superjet 100 Into Service

On June 16, 2011, Aeroflot operated its first Sukhoi Superjet 100 passenger flight from Moscow to St. Petersburg.

Helwing Villamizar
June 16, 2026
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6/15/1984: Saab 340 Enters Service with Crossair

This is how Swiss regional carrier Crossair became the launch customer of the Saab 340.

Lee Cross
June 15, 2024
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6/14/2013: The First Flight of the Airbus A350

This is the story of the A350, from its prototype's maiden flight to its latest freighter version.

Helwing Villamizar
June 14, 2024
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