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History

Documented accounts of aviation’s past—airlines, aircraft, routes, milestones, and personalities—presented with historical accuracy and archival context.
April 28, 2024

4/28/1958: Aer Lingus' Maiden Transatlantic Flight

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4/26/1972: Lockheed L-1011 Enters Commercial Service

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4/25/1935: Cambrian Airways is Established

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6/28/2013: Air Pacific Rebrands as Fiji Airways

This is how Air Pacific returned to its roots, resurrecting its early name, Fiji Airways.

Lee Cross
June 28, 2024
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6/27/2007: First Black Pilot to Circumnavigate the World

Barrington Irving was just 23 years old when he broke two world records. He continues to inspire young aviators.

Lee Cross
June 27, 2025
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6/25/1938: Manchester Airport Opens Its Gates

This is the story of the third busiest airport in the United Kingdom in terms of passenger numbers.

Helwing Villamizar
June 25, 2024
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6/24/1960: Hawker Siddeley HS 748' First Flight

The HS 748 was a versatile and reliable regional airliner powered by two Rolls-Royce Dart engines.

Lee Cross
June 24, 2024
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6/23/1994: First Flight of the Antonov An-38

The idea of a stretched version of the Antonov AN-28 emerged from a 1989 sales visit to India.

Helwing Villamizar
June 23, 2024
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6/22/1984: Virgin Atlantic Takes to the Skies

In 1984, Richard Branson started Virgin Atlantic to shake up the "boring" airline industry.

Lee Cross
June 22, 2024
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6/21/1961: Aviation Traders’ ATL-98 ‘Carvair’ First Flight

The ATL-98 'Carvair' could accommodate 22 passengers and five vehicles on short flights.

Lee Cross
June 21, 2024
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