Today, in 2007, BA Connect disappeared from the skies after its takeover by Flybe.
Today, in 1998, Norwegian carrier Braathens SAFE changed its name and corporate identity to Braathens.
Today, in 1989, the Ukrainian flying behemoth An-225 set 110 new world records during a single flight.
Today, in 1996, a US-Russian Joint Commission began technical interchange on SST tech.
Today, in 2011, the Boeing 747-8I wide-body airliner performed its maiden flight.
Today, in 2014, Aer Arran announced it would change its name to Stobart Air.
Today, in 195862, American Airlines' first Convair CV-990 Astrojet entered service from New York.
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