Today, in 2000, Halifax-based CanJet began low-cost scheduled service across central and eastern Canada.
On September 4, 1971, Concorde 001 crossed the Atlantic on the opening leg of its South American demonstration tour.
Today, in 1981, the prototype British Aerospace BAe 146 took to the skies for the first time.
Today, in 1998, the Boeing 717 made its first flight from Long Beach, the last commercial airliner Southern California built.
Today, in 1999, Aviaco's personnel joined Iberia, while the companies' legal merger followed in 2000.
Today, in 1962, Japan's NAMC YS-11 twin-turboprop airliner made its maiden flight.
Today, in 2008, Ottawa-based transatlantic low-cost carrier Zoom Airlines ceased operations as fuel costs and debts mounted.
A global review of commercial flight
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