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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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07/12/1929: First Flight of the Dornier Do X

Today, in 1929, the German flying boat Dornier Do X took to the skies for the first time.

Helwing Villamizar
July 12, 2024
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7/14/1971: Maiden Flight of the VFW-Fokker 614

Today in 1971, the unique VFW-Fokker 614 took to the skies for the first time.

Lee Cross
July 14, 2024
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7/13/1999: Air Lanka Renamed SriLankan Airlines

Today, in 1999, Air Lanka, the flag carrier of Sri Lanka, was renamed SriLankan Airlines.

Lee Cross
July 13, 2024
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7/11/2016: Air Seoul Commences Operations

Asiana Airlines launched Air Seoul in 2016 to compete with LCCs at its Incheon Airport hub.

Lee Cross
July 11, 2024
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7/10/1947: Maiden Flight of the Airspeed Ambassador

The Airspeed Ambassador seated 47 passengers and was one of the first British airliners to have a pressurized cabin.

Lee Cross
July 10, 2025
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7/09/1953: New York Airways Commences Operations

This is the story of the iconic New York Airways, which commenced operations today in 1953.

Lee Cross
July 9, 2024
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7/08/1999: Aegean Airlines Takes Flight

Aegean Airlines performed its maiden flight from Athens to Heraklion and Thessaloniki in 1999.

Lee Cross
July 8, 2024
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