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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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6/03/1925: First Flight of the Goodyear Blimp

The Goodyear Blimp airship became the world's first blimp to fly with helium in 1925.

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The Time When Concorde Chased a Solar Eclipse

This is the tale of a group of researchers who observed a solar eclipse on board Concorde.

Helwing Villamizar
April 14, 2024
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2/06/1919: Deutsche Luft-Reederei Maiden Flight

Today, in 1919, German airline Deutsche Luft-Reederei operated its inaugural Berlin-Weimar flight, a 250 km route.

Lee Cross
April 13, 2024
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A Brief History of Airline Consolidation in the United States

Three acquisitions have shaped the aviation industry in the US. Which are the most prominent U.S. airline mergers?

Feriel Bahloul
April 13, 2024
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2/07/1934: First Official New Zealand-Australia Airmail Flight

Today, in 1934, the first official airmail flight took place between New Zealand and Australia, operated by an Avro 618 Ten.

Lee Cross
April 13, 2024
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2/08/2010: Boeing 747-8F Maiden Flight

Today, in 2010, the Boeing 747-8F performed its maiden flight after completing its high-speed and taxiing tests.

Helwing Villamizar
April 13, 2024
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4/08/1946: Ethiopian Airlines Begins Operations

Today, in 1946, Ethiopian Airlines, formerly Ethiopian Air Lines, began operations.

Mario Bertoletti
April 13, 2024
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