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

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4/25/1935: Cambrian Airways is Established

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6/12/1994: The First Flight of the Boeing 777

This is the story of the Boeing 777, better known to all as the Triple Seven.

Helwing Villamizar
June 12, 2024
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6/11/2013: French Air Traffic Control Strike Begins

In 2013, French ATC staged a strike to protest against the creation of a single European airspace.

Lee Cross
June 11, 2024
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6/10/1965: The World's First Automatic Landing

The world's first automatic landing of a commercial airliner during a scheduled air service took place on this day in 1965.

Lee Cross
June 10, 2025
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6/09/1994: The Day the Skies Carried a Locomotive

In 1994, an An-124 carried a 109-tonne diesel locomotive from London, ON, to Dublin, Ireland.

Helwing Villamizar
June 9, 2024
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The History of San Francisco International Airport

Despite San Francisco having a population of just over 800,000, San Francisco International Airport punches well above its weight.

Edward Lee
June 8, 2025
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6/08/1988: ANA Paints Eyeballs on Jets to Cut Bird Strikes

Did you know that painting eyeballs on aircraft can cut bird collisions by 20%?

Helwing Villamizar
June 8, 2024
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The History of Ted Stevens International Airport 

Situated between East Asia and North America, Ted Stevens International Airport is an invaluable gem in the world of air cargo.

Edward Lee
June 5, 2025
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