History

History

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

6/24/1960: Hawker Siddeley HS 748' First Flight

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

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

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4/11/1987: British Charter Air 2000 Takes Flight

Today, in 1987, British charter carrier Air 2000 commenced operations.

4/10/2003: Low-Cost Carrier Buzz Sold to Ryanair

Today, in 2003, the sale of London Stansted-based Buzz from owner KLM to Ryanair was completed.

4/09/2008: Oasis Hong Kong Ceases Operations

Today, in 2008, long-haul carrier Oasis Hong Kong Airlines ceased operations.

4/08/1946: Ethiopian Airlines Begins Operations

Today, in 1946, Ethiopian Airlines, formerly Ethiopian Air Lines, began operations.

Mario Bertoletti

4/07/1997: Alitalia's 'Baci Perugina' Boeing 747

Today, in 1997, Alitalia unveiled its 'Baci Perugina' Boeing 747-200GE at Rome Fiumicino Airport.

Helwing Villamizar

4/06/1981: Air California Is Rebranded Air Cal

Today, in 1981, Orange County's John Wayne Airport-based Air California was rebranded as Air Cal.

4/05/2012: Spanish LCC Volotea Begins to 'Fly Around'

Today, in 2012, Spanish low-cost carrier Volotea commenced operations from its Venice base.