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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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2/23/1934: Lockheed Model 10 Electra Maiden Flight

Today, in 1934, the Lockheed Model 10 Electra took to the skies for the first time, test-piloted by Marshall Headle.

Lee Cross
February 23, 2025
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2/22/1993: McDonnell Douglas MD-90 Maiden Flight

Today, in 1993, the McDonnell Douglas MD-90 aircraft took to the skies for its maiden flight.

Lee Cross
February 22, 2025
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2/21/1971: ANA Spreads Its International Wings

Today, in 1971, Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways operated its first international air service to Hong Kong.

Lee Cross
February 21, 2025
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2/20/2005: British Airways' "Unairworthy" Flight 268

Today, in 2005, a British Airways Boeing 747-400's engine burst into flames after taking off from Los Angeles LAX.

Helwing Villamizar
February 20, 2025
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2/19/1982: Maiden Flight of the Boeing 757

Today, in 1982, the prototype Boeing 757 (N757A) took to the skies for the first time from Renton Municipal Airport.

Lee Cross
February 19, 2025
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​​2/18/1956: Finnair Flies to Moscow after World War II

Today, in 1956, Finnair became the first Western airline to begin commercial flights to Moscow after World War II.

Lee Cross
February 18, 2025
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2/17/2005: Central Japan International Airport Opens

Today, in 2005, Chubu Centrair (Central Japan) International Airport officially opened.

Lee Cross
February 17, 2025
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