Today, in 1962, the Japanese turboprop NAMC YS-11 made its maiden flight from Nagoya Airport.
The iconic McDonnell Douglas trijet DC-10 took to the skies for the first time in 1970.
Today, in 2008, Ottawa-based Canadian low-cost, long-haul carrier Zoom Airlines ceased operations.
SkyGreece Airlines was established to connect Greek ex-pats with their homeland.
Today, in 1969, the prototype Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner took to the skies for the first time.
Today, in 1955, the HPR.3 Herald prototype flew three months ahead of the F27 Friendship.
The original Frontier Airlines served over 87 million passengers during its existence.
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