Today, in 2012, Malév Hungarian Airlines ceased operations after 66 years of service.
Today, the Aérospatiale/BAC Concorde, the turbojet-powered supersonic passenger airliner icon, first flew in 1969.
Today, in 1986, TWA and Ozark Airlines announced their merger, giving TWA more U.S. cities and a midwest route network.
Today, in 2008, Boston-Maine Airways, operating as Pan Am Clipper Connection, ceased operations.
Today, in 1995, Continental Airlines Flight 34 departed Denver's Stapleton Airport, its last commercial flight.
Today, in 1941, Philippine Airlines was founded as Philippine Air Lines. The flag carrier changes its name in 1970.
Today, in 1920, the world's first air traffic control tower opened at London's then-main airport, Croydon.
A global review of commercial flight
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