Today, in 1993, the Fokker 70 prototype made its maiden flight in Woensdrecht.
Today, in 1982, the first Airbus A310 prototype conducted its maiden flight.
Today, in 1961, VIASA completed its first commercial flight, hand in hand with KLM.
Today, in 1974, Maltese flag carrier Air Malta operated its first flight.
BOAC, BEA, Cambrian Airways, and Northeast Airlines merged today in 1974 to form British Airways.
Today, in 1973, the German leisure carrier Hapag-Lloyd Flug operated its maiden flight.
Today, in 1981, British Airways retired its last Vickers VC10, a mid-sized, narrow-body long-range jet.
A global review of commercial flight
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