Today, in 1947, Saudia, aka Saudi Arabian Airlines, as it was then known, began scheduled operations.
Today, in 2006, Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris operated its first revenue flight.
Today, in 2004, the Brazilian Embraer E190 aircraft (PP-XMA) took to the skies for the first time.
Today, in 1993, the A321 prototype took to the skies for the first time from Airbus' Hamburg Finkenwerder plant.
Today, in 2004, Hong Kong-based low-cost carrier HK Express was founded.
Today, in 1989, Eastern Airlines, a major US airline since 1926, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Today, in 1991, Air Europe, one of the United Kingdom's biggest independent airlines, ceased operations.
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