Today, in 2003, Aurigny Air Services was acquired for £5m by the States of Guernsey.
Today, in 1997, five airlines founded the Star Alliance, the world's first and largest airline alliance.
Today, in 1970, pilot Joe McBryan founded Buffalo Airways after purchasing it from legendary Arctic aviator Bob Gauchie.
Today, in 1934, the Douglas DC-2 made its maiden flight. Douglas Test Pilot Carl Cover was in command.
Today, in 1991, the Bombardier Canadair Regional Jet 100 took to the skies for the first time.
Today, in 1967, The Fokker F28-1000 Fellowship prototype took to the skies for its maiden flight.
Today, in 2008, Isle of Man-based EuroManx ceased operations. Here is its story.
A global review of commercial flight
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