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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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1/08/1998: MD-95 Rebranded as the Boeing 717

Referred to as aviation's "best little secret," Boeing recognized the potential of the MD-95.

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January 8, 2025
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1/07/1980: Pan Am Acquires National Airlines

In 1980, Pan Am was looking to build a domestic network and believed that National was the answer.

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January 7, 2025
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1/06/1942: First Round-the-world Lands in New York

A Pan American World Airways' Clipper was the first commercial aircraft to fly around the globe.

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January 6, 2025
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1/05/1955: Concórdia-based Transbrasil Is Founded

From its formation in 1955, Transbrasil became Brazil's second-largest carrier until its 2001 end.

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January 5, 2025
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1/04/1964: First Papal Visit to Use a Commercial Airliner

In 1964, Pope Paul VI became the first head of the Roman Catholic Church to fly on a commercial jet.

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January 4, 2025
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1/03/1981: Pan Am Retires the Boeing 707

After 23 years of service, Pan Am retired the aircraft that ushered in the jet age in the 1950s.

Lee Cross
January 3, 2025
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1/01/1922: World's First Airline Uniforms

From military-inspired and designed for the male figure to iconic apparel created by top designers.

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