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History

Documented accounts of aviation’s past—airlines, aircraft, routes, milestones, and personalities—presented with historical accuracy and archival context.
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3/03/2012: Continental, United Airlines Merger Completed

Today, in 2012, Continental Airlines finally merged with United Airlines, the former ceasing brand operations.

Lee Cross
March 7, 2026
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2/06/1919: Deutsche Luft-Reederei Maiden Flight

Today, in 1919, Deutsche Luft-Reederei operated its inaugural flight between Berlin and Weimar.

Lee Cross
March 6, 2026
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2/05/1972: Aeroflot, Lufthansa Launch Joint Service

Today, in 1972, Aeroflot and Lufthansa jointly launched flights between Moscow and Frankfurt.

Helwing Villamizar
March 5, 2026
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2/04/1998: Western Pacific Airlines Ends Operations

Today, in 1998, Colorado-based low-cost carrier Western Pacific Airlines ceased operations.

Lee Cross
March 4, 2026
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2/03/2012: Malev Ceases Operations after 66 Years

Today, in 2012, Malév Hungarian Airlines ceased operations after 66 years of service.

Lee Cross
March 3, 2026
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3/02/1969: Concorde Takes to the Skies

Today, the Aérospatiale/BAC Concorde, the turbojet-powered supersonic passenger airliner icon, first flew in 1969.

Lee Cross
March 2, 2026
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3/01/1986: Trans World Airlines, Ozark Announce Merger

Today, in 1986, TWA and Ozark Airlines announced their merger, giving TWA more U.S. cities and a midwest route network.

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March 1, 2026
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