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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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3/09/1989: Eastern Airlines Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

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3/25/1993: First Female Concorde Pilot

Today, in 1993, Barbara Harmer made her first Concorde flight on the London-New York route.

Helwing Villamizar
March 25, 2025
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3/24/2007: Flybe Takes Over BA Connect

Today, in 2007, BA Connect disappeared from the skies after its takeover by Flybe.

Lee Cross
March 24, 2025
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3/23/1998: Norway's Braathens SAFE is Rebranded

Today, in 1998, Norwegian carrier Braathens SAFE changed its name and corporate identity to Braathens.

Lee Cross
March 23, 2025
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3/22/1989: The An-225's Record-breaking Flight

Today, in 1989, the Ukrainian flying behemoth An-225 set 110 new world records during a single flight.

Lee Cross
March 22, 2025
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3/21/1996: US, Russia Begin Supersonic Transport Research

Today, in 1996, a US-Russian Joint Commission began technical interchange on SST tech.

Helwing Villamizar
March 21, 2025
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3/20/2011: First Flight of the Boeing 747-8I Aircraft

Today, in 2011, the Boeing 747-8I wide-body airliner performed its maiden flight.

Helwing Villamizar
March 20, 2025
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3/19/2014: Aer Arran Announces Stobart Air Rebrand

Today, in 2014, Aer Arran announced it would change its name to Stobart Air.

Lee Cross
March 19, 2025
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