Today, in 2010, Palma de Mallorca-based Spanish airline Hola Airlines ceased operations.
Today, in 2006, Channel Island-based Rockhopper was rebranded as Blue Islands.
Today, in 2012, US low-cost carrier PEOPLExpress MK. II was launched in Virginia.
Today, in 1958, Ruth Carol Taylor, the first U.S. African American FA, starts to perform her duties.
Today, in 1996, Swiss leisure airline Edelweiss Air operated its maiden flight.
Today, in 1969, the prototype Boeing 747 took to the skies for the first time from Seattle, WA.
Today, in 2010, the Boeing 747-8F performed its maiden flight after high-speed and taxiing tests.
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