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History

Documented accounts of aviation’s past—airlines, aircraft, routes, milestones, and personalities—presented with historical accuracy and archival context.
April 26, 2024

4/26/1972: Lockheed L-1011 Enters Commercial Service

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

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12/04/1991: The Last Flight of Pan Am Takes Off

After six decades of incredible aviation heritage, Pan Am ceased operations on this day in 1991.

Lee Cross
December 4, 2024
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11/29/1953: American Introduces the Douglas DC-7

The DC-7 made American Airlines the first to offer nonstop transcontinental service.

Lee Cross
November 29, 2024
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11/27/1992: Dan-Air Merges into British Airways

Dan-Air (Dan Air Services Limited) was created in 1953 and sold to BA 39 years later.

Lee Cross
November 27, 2024
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11/24/1955: Maiden Flight of the Fokker F27

This is the story of the first Fokker F27 (PH-NIV), which took to the skies today in 1955.

Lee Cross
November 24, 2024
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11/26/2003: Concorde Makes Her Last Flight

G-BOAF was the final Concorde built in 1978 and became the final Concorde to fly in 2003.

Lee Cross
November 26, 2024
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11/25/1954: Maiden Flight of Malév Hungarian Airlines

Here's the story of Hungarian flag carrier Malév, which made its maiden flight in 1954.

Lee Cross
November 25, 2024
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11/23/2006: First European Embraer E190 Operator

Air France Régional became the first European operator of the Embraer E190 today in 2006.

Lee Cross
November 23, 2024
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