Today, in 1996, a US-Russian Joint Commission began technical interchange on SST tech.
Today, in 2011, the Boeing 747-8I wide-body airliner performed its maiden flight.
Today, in 2014, Aer Arran announced it would change its name to Stobart Air.
Today, in 195862, American Airlines' first Convair CV-990 Astrojet entered service from New York.
Today, in 2017, IAG launched its newest airline, Madrid, Spain-based LEVEL.
Today, in 1947, the Convair CV-240 took to the skies for the first time.
Today, in 1951, a Qantas Airways flying boat operated its first flight across the South Pacific.
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