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History

Documented accounts of aviation’s past—airlines, aircraft, routes, milestones, and personalities—presented with historical accuracy and archival context.
November 4, 2024

11/04/1933: Viação Aérea São Paulo (VASP) Is Founded

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11/03/1993: TWA Emerges from Its First Bankruptcy

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11/02/1992: The Maiden Flight of the Airbus A330

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8/23/1965: Air Wisconsin Airlines Begins Operations

Today, in 1965, commuter carrier Air Wisconsin Airlines started operations. This is their story.

Helwing Villamizar
August 23, 2024
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8/22/1974: The Short 330 Performs Maiden Flight

Today, in 1974, the prototype Short 330 (G-BSBH) made its maiden flight. This is its story.

Lee Cross
August 22, 2024
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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.

Lee Cross
August 21, 2024
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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.

Helwing Villamizar
August 20, 2024
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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.

Lee Cross
August 19, 2024
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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.

Lee Cross
August 18, 2024
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8/17/1989: Qantas Operates Longest Nonstop Delivery

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

Lee Cross
August 17, 2024
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