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History

Documented accounts of aviation’s past—airlines, aircraft, routes, milestones, and personalities—presented with historical accuracy and archival context.
April 26, 2024

4/26/1972: Lockheed L-1011 Enters Commercial Service

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12/24/1905: Aviator Howard Hughes is Born

Howard Hughes was an iconic aviator from record-breaking flights to his pivotal development of TWA.

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December 24, 2024
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12/23/1939: The Flying Dutchman Passes Away

Dutch aviation pioneer Anton Herman Gerard "Anthony" Fokker passed away today in 1939.

Helwing Villamizar
December 23, 2024
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12/22/1976: Maiden Flight of the Ilyushin Il-86

The Ilyushin Il-86, the USSR's first wide-bodied jet, performed its maiden flight today in 1976.

Lee Cross
December 22, 2024
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12/21/1945: Ethiopian Airlines Is Founded Post-lib

Ethiopian Airlines grew to become the largest airline in Africa from its humble beginnings in 1945.

Lee Cross
December 21, 2024
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12/20/1957: Maiden Flight of the Boeing 707

On this day in 1957, the prototype Boeing 707 took to the skies, helping usher in the jet age.

Helwing Villamizar
December 20, 2024
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12/19/1980: New York Air Commences Operations

New York Air took to the skies today in 1980 to break the Eastern Airlines Shuttle monopoly in NYC.

Lee Cross
December 19, 2024
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12/18/1970: Airbus Becomes an Economic Interest Group

Airbus was formed through a government initiative between France, West Germany, and the UK.

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December 18, 2024
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