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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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9/20/2001: French Carrier Air Lib Is Created

Today, in 2001, the French airlines Air Liberté and AOM were renamed Air Lib.

Lee Cross
September 20, 2024
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9/19/2006: Jet Time Takes to the Skies in Copenhagen

Danish charter carrier Jet Time has a varied history that started in 2006 and continues today.

Lee Cross
September 19, 2024
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9/18/1959: DC-8 Enters Service With Delta Air Lines

Today, in 1959, the narrow-body airliner Douglas DC-8 enters service with Delta Air Lines.

Lee Cross
September 18, 2024
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9/17/2009: Virgin Nigeria Becomes Nigerian Eagle

Today, in 2009, Virgin Nigeria Airways rebranded itself as Nigerian Eagle Airlines.

Lee Cross
September 17, 2024
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9/16/2013: First Flight of Bombardier CSeries

Today, in 2013, Bombardier's CSeries aircraft, designated as the CS100, completed its maiden flight.

Helwing Villamizar
September 16, 2024
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9/15/1977: Mahé-based Air Seychelles Is Formed

Today, in 1977, Mahé-based Air Seychelles was formed in the Republic of Seychelles.

Lee Cross
September 15, 2024
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9/14/2017: TAP Portugal Rebrands with "Air"

TAP Portugal rebranded as TAP Air Portugal in 2017, returning to the name used in 1979-2005.

Lee Cross
September 14, 2024
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