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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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5/07/1937: XC-35's First Successful Pressurized Airplane Cabin

Today in 1937, the first successful pressurized airplane cabin, tested in the Lockheed XC-35, revolutionized high-altitude flight.

Helwing Villamizar
May 7, 2025
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5/06/2012: Solar Impulse 1 Maiden Intercontinental Flight

Today, in 2012, the world’s first solar-powered aircraft capable of flying day and night flew intercontinental.

Lee Cross
May 6, 2025
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5/05/1947: First Flight of Alitalia–Linee Aeree Italiane

Today, in 1947, the first Alitalia–Linee Aeree Italiane flight took off from Turin, Italy.

Mario Bertoletti
May 5, 2025
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5/04/1979: Air Europe Commenced Operations

Today, in 1979, London Gatwick Airport-based Air Europe operated its maiden flight.

Lee Cross
May 4, 2025
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5/02/1966: BEA's First London Heathrow-Glasgow Jet Service

Today, in 1966, British European Airways launched its first jet service between London Heathrow and Glasgow.

Helwing Villamizar
May 2, 2025
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5/01/1988: Thai Airways International Is Established

Today, in 1988, Thailand announced the merger of the country’s two national carriers to form TG.

Lee Cross
May 1, 2025
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4/30/1981: PEOPLExpress Commences Operations

Today, in 1981, American LCC PEOPLExpress began service with a Boeing 737 flight from Newark.

Helwing Villamizar
April 30, 2025
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