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History

Documented accounts of aviation’s past—airlines, aircraft, routes, milestones, and personalities—presented with historical accuracy and archival context.
November 4, 2024

11/04/1933: Viação Aérea São Paulo (VASP) Is Founded

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11/03/1993: TWA Emerges from Its First Bankruptcy

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11/02/1992: The Maiden Flight of the Airbus A330

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4/11/1987: British Charter Air 2000 Takes Flight

Today, in 1987, British charter carrier Air 2000 commenced operations.

Lee Cross
April 11, 2024
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4/10/2003: Low-Cost Carrier Buzz Sold to Ryanair

Today, in 2003, the sale of London Stansted-based Buzz from owner KLM to Ryanair was completed.

Lee Cross
April 10, 2024
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4/09/2008: Oasis Hong Kong Ceases Operations

Today, in 2008, long-haul carrier Oasis Hong Kong Airlines ceased operations.

Lee Cross
April 9, 2024
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4/08/1946: Ethiopian Airlines Begins Operations

Today, in 1946, Ethiopian Airlines, formerly Ethiopian Air Lines, began operations.

Mario Bertoletti
May 8, 2024
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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
April 8, 2024
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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.

Lee Cross
April 6, 2024
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4/05/2012: Spanish LCC Volotea Begins to 'Fly Around'

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

Lee Cross
April 5, 2024
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