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History

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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.

Lee Cross
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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8/27/2015: SkyGreece Airlines Suspends Operations

SkyGreece Airlines was established to connect Greek ex-pats with their homeland.

Lee Cross
August 27, 2024
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8/26/1969: Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner First Flight

Today, in 1969, the prototype Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner took to the skies for the first time.

Lee Cross
August 26, 2024
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8/25/1955: First Flight of the HPR.3 Herald

Today, in 1955, the HPR.3 Herald prototype flew three months ahead of the F27 Friendship.

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August 25, 2024
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8/24/1986: Frontier Airlines Ceased Operations

The original Frontier Airlines served over 87 million passengers during its existence.

Lee Cross
August 24, 2024
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