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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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9/03/1981: Maiden Flight of the Prototype BAe 146

Today, in 1981, the prototype British Aerospace BAe 146 took to the skies for the first time.

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September 3, 2024
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9/02/1998: Maiden Flight of the Boeing 717

This is the story of the Boeing 717, which took to the skies for the first time today in 1998.

Lee Cross
September 2, 2024
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09/01/1999: Aviaco Is Fully Absorbed into Iberia

Today, in 1999, Aviación y Comercio, better known as Aviaco, was fully absorbed into Iberia's ops.

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September 1, 2024
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8/31/2002: Manx Airlines Ceases Operations

This is the story of Manx Airlines, which ceased operations in 2002 after two decades.

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August 31, 2024
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8/30/1962: Maiden Flight of the NAMC YS-11

Today, in 1962, the Japanese turboprop NAMC YS-11 made its maiden flight from Nagoya Airport.

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August 30, 2024
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8/29/1970: The Iconic DC-10 Takes to the Skies

The iconic McDonnell Douglas trijet DC-10 took to the skies for the first time in 1970.

Lee Cross
August 29, 2024
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8/28/2008: Zoom Airlines Ceases Operations

Today, in 2008, Ottawa-based Canadian low-cost, long-haul carrier Zoom Airlines ceased operations.

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August 28, 2024
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