History

History

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

3/08/1991: Air Europe Ceases Operations

3/07/1957: Maiden Flight of the Antonov An-10

3/06/1970: BEA Airtours Operates Maiden Flight

Lastest articles

9/23/2019: Thomas Cook Airlines Ceases Operations

Today, in 2019, Thomas Cook Airlines ceased operations. This is its long history.

September 23, 2025

9/22/2006: CR Airways Becomes Hong Kong Airlines

CR Airways was rebranded as Hong Kong Airlines today in 2006 with a new livery and symbolic logo.

September 22, 2025

9/21/1992: Kiwi International Launches Flights

Today, in 1992, Newark-based Kiwi International Air Lines commenced operations.

September 21, 2025

9/20/2001: French Carrier Air Lib Is Created

Today, in 2001, the French airlines Air Liberté and AOM were renamed Air Lib.

September 20, 2025

9/19/2006: Jet Time Takes to the Skies in Copenhagen

Danish charter carrier Jet Time has a varied history that started in 2006 and continues today.

September 19, 2025

9/18/1959: DC-8 Enters Service With Delta Air Lines

Today, in 1959, the narrow-body airliner Douglas DC-8 enters service with Delta Air Lines.

September 18, 2025

9/17/2009: Virgin Nigeria Becomes Nigerian Eagle

Today, in 2009, Virgin Nigeria Airways rebranded itself as Nigerian Eagle Airlines.

September 17, 2025