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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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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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11/22/1946: Maiden Flight of the Martin 2-0-2

This is the story of the twin-piston-engined Martin 2-0-2, which first took to the skies in 1946.

Helwing Villamizar
November 22, 2024
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11/21/2011: Astraeus Airlines Ceases Operations

This is why UK charter and sublease carrier Astraeus Airlines ceased operations today, in 2011.

Lee Cross
November 21, 2024
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11/20/2012: Brighton City Airways Is Founded

This is the story of the virtual airline Brighton City Airways, founded in Sussex today in 2012.

Lee Cross
November 20, 2024
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11/19/2003: Atlantic Coast Rebrands as Independence Air

Regional carrier Atlantic Coast Airlines announced its rebranding as Independence Air today in 2003.

Lee Cross
November 19, 2024
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