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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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10/08/1998: Gardermoen Replaces Oslo Fornebu Airport

Today, in 1998, Oslo Fornebu Airport, which also served Norway, was replaced by Gardermoen Airport.

Lee Cross
October 8, 2025
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10/07/1933: French Flag Carrier Air France Is Born

This is the story of Air France, officially inaugurated today at Le Bourget Airport in 1933.

Lee Cross
October 7, 2025
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10/06/1959: Charter Carrier Spantax Is Founded

This is the story of the Spanish leisure carrier, Spantax, founded today in 1959.

Lee Cross
October 6, 2025
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10/05/1951: First Flight of the 44-seat Convair CV-340

Today, in 1951, the improved high-elevation performance Convair CV-340 made its maiden flight.

Lee Cross
October 5, 2025
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10/04/1958: BOAC's First Transatlantic Jet Service

Today, in 1958, BOAC operated the world's first jet-powered transatlantic flight.

Lee Cross
October 4, 2025
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10/03/2004: Iraqi Airways Restarts Operations Post-war

Iraqi Airways resumed scheduled international operations today in 2004 between Baghdad and Amman.

Lee Cross
October 3, 2025
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10/02/2017: Monarch Airlines Ceases Operations

Today, in 2017, the UK's fifth-largest airline, Monarch Airlines, ceased operations.

Lee Cross
October 2, 2025
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