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History

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4/29/1988: The Prototype Boeing 747-400 Takes Flight

Today, in 1988, the world's first Boeing 747-400, N401PW, took to the skies for the first time. 

Lee Cross
April 29, 2025
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4/28/1958: Aer Lingus' Maiden Transatlantic Flight

Today, in 1958, Aer Lingus operated its maiden transatlantic flight from Dublin to New York.

Lee Cross
April 28, 2025
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4/26/1972: Lockheed L-1011 Enters Commercial Service

Today, in 1972, Eastern Air Lines placed the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar into commercial service.

Helwing Villamizar
April 26, 2025
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4/25/1935: Cambrian Airways is Established

Today, in 1935, the British airline Cambrian Airways was established as Cambrian Air Services.

Lee Cross
April 25, 2025
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4/24/1966: The Jet-Age Arrives at Washington National

Today, in 1966, the first scheduled jet services began at Washington’s National Airport.

Lee Cross
April 24, 2025
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4/22/1985: United's Purchase of Pan Am's Pacific Division

Today, in 1985, United Airlines announced that it was to buy Pan Am's Pacific division.

Lee Cross
April 23, 2025
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4/21/2001: Qantas New Zealand Is Grounded

Today, in 2001, Tasman Pacific Airlines, operating as Qantas New Zealand, suspended operations.

Lee Cross
April 23, 2025
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