History

History

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

4/24/1966: The Jet-Age Arrives at Washington National

4/23/1919: Blackburn Kangaroo Begins Passenger Flights

4/22/1985: United's Purchase of Pan Am's Pacific Division

Lastest articles

4/14/1971: BOAC Places First Boeing 747 into Service

Today, in 1971, BOAC introduced the Boeing 747 into its commercial service.

4/13/1973: Dan-Air Operates First Boeing 727

Today, in 1973, Dan-Air became the first British airline to operate the Boeing 727.

4/12/1992: US Air Shuttle Takes over Trump Shuttle

Today, in 1992, US Air Shuttle took to the skies after taking over the Trump Shuttle operation.

4/11/1987: British Charter Air 2000 Takes Flight

Today, in 1987, British charter carrier Air 2000 commenced operations.

4/10/2003: Low-Cost Carrier Buzz Sold to Ryanair

Today, in 2003, the sale of London Stansted-based Buzz from owner KLM to Ryanair was completed.

4/09/2008: Oasis Hong Kong Ceases Operations

Today, in 2008, long-haul carrier Oasis Hong Kong Airlines ceased operations.

4/08/1946: Ethiopian Airlines Begins Operations

Today, in 1946, Ethiopian Airlines, formerly Ethiopian Air Lines, began operations.

Mario Bertoletti