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History

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

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​​2/18/1956: Finnair Flies to Moscow after World War II

Today, in 1956, Finnair became the first Western airline to begin commercial flights to Moscow after World War II.

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February 18, 2025
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2/17/2005: Central Japan International Airport Opens

Today, in 2005, Chubu Centrair (Central Japan) International Airport officially opened.

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February 17, 2025
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2/16/2019: UK Regional Carrier flybmi Ends Ops

Today, in 2019, UK regional operator flybmi filed for "unavoidable" administration and ceased operations.

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February 16, 2025
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2/15/1946: Maiden Flight of the Douglas DC-6

Today, in 1946, The Douglas DC-6 took to the skies for the first time in Long Beach, California.

Lee Cross
February 15, 2025
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2/14/2010: Hola Airlines Ceases Operations

Today, in 2010, Palma de Mallorca-based Spanish airline Hola Airlines ceased operations.

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February 14, 2025
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2/13/2006: Rockhopper Rebrands as Blue Islands

Today, in 2006, Channel Island-based Rockhopper was rebranded as Blue Islands.

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February 13, 2025
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2/12/2012: PEOPLExpress MK. II Is Founded

Today, in 2012, US low-cost carrier PEOPLExpress MK. II was launched in Virginia.

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February 12, 2025
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