Today, in 2012, Continental Airlines finally merged with United Airlines, the former ceasing brand operations.
Today, in 1919, Deutsche Luft-Reederei operated its inaugural flight between Berlin and Weimar.
Today, in 1972, Aeroflot and Lufthansa jointly launched flights between Moscow and Frankfurt.
Today, in 1998, Colorado-based low-cost carrier Western Pacific Airlines ceased operations.
Today, in 2012, Malév Hungarian Airlines ceased operations after 66 years of service.
Today, the Aérospatiale/BAC Concorde, the turbojet-powered supersonic passenger airliner icon, first flew in 1969.
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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