History

History

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

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

4/23/1919: Blackburn Kangaroo Begins Passenger Flights

4/22/1985: United's Purchase of Pan Am's Pacific Division

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4/07/1997: Alitalia's 'Baci Perugina' Boeing 747

Today, in 1997, Alitalia unveiled its 'Baci Perugina' Boeing 747-200GE at Rome Fiumicino Airport.

Helwing Villamizar

4/06/1981: Air California Is Rebranded Air Cal

Today, in 1981, Orange County's John Wayne Airport-based Air California was rebranded as Air Cal.

4/05/2012: Spanish LCC Volotea Begins to 'Fly Around'

Today, in 2012, Spanish low-cost carrier Volotea commenced operations from its Venice base.

4/04/1993: Maiden Flight of the Prototype Fokker 70

Today, in 1993, the Fokker 70 prototype made its maiden flight in Woensdrecht.

4/03/1982: Maiden Flight of the Airbus A310

Today, in 1982, the first Airbus A310 prototype conducted its maiden flight.

Helwing Villamizar

4/02/1961: VIASA Completes First Commercial Flight

Today, in 1961, VIASA completed its first commercial flight, hand in hand with KLM.

Helwing Villamizar

4/01/1974: Flag Carrier Air Malta Takes Flight

Today, in 1974, Maltese flag carrier Air Malta operated its first flight.

Helwing Villamizar