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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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9/24/2001: US Airways Announces Closure of MetroJet

Today, in 2001, US Airways announced the closure of its low-cost subsidiary MetroJet.

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September 24, 2024
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9/23/2019: Thomas Cook Airlines Ceases Operations

Today, in 2019, Thomas Cook Airlines ceased operations. This is its long history.

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September 23, 2024
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9/22/2006: CR Airways Becomes Hong Kong Airlines

CR Airways was rebranded as Hong Kong Airlines today in 2006 with a new livery and symbolic logo.

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September 22, 2024
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9/21/1992: Kiwi International Launches Flights

Today, in 1992, Newark-based Kiwi International Air Lines commenced operations.

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September 21, 2024
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9/20/2001: French Carrier Air Lib Is Created

Today, in 2001, the French airlines Air Liberté and AOM were renamed Air Lib.

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September 20, 2024
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9/19/2006: Jet Time Takes to the Skies in Copenhagen

Danish charter carrier Jet Time has a varied history that started in 2006 and continues today.

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September 19, 2024
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9/18/1959: DC-8 Enters Service With Delta Air Lines

Today, in 1959, the narrow-body airliner Douglas DC-8 enters service with Delta Air Lines.

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September 18, 2024
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