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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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4/24/1966: The Jet-Age Arrives at Washington National

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4/22/1985: United's Purchase of Pan Am's Pacific Division

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3/17/2017: IAG Launches Long-Haul Airline, LEVEL

Today, in 2017, IAG launched its newest airline, Madrid, Spain-based LEVEL.

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March 23, 2024
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3/16/1947: First Flight of the Convair CV-240

Today, in 1947, the Convair CV-240 took to the skies for the first time.

Helwing Villamizar
March 23, 2024
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3/15/1951: Qantas' Maiden Flight Across the South Pacific

Today, in 1951, a Qantas Airways flying boat operated its first flight across the South Pacific.

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March 18, 2024
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3/14/1947: Saudia Takes to the Skies with a Douglas DC-3

Today, in 1947, Saudia, aka Saudi Arabian Airlines, as it was then known, began scheduled operations.

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March 14, 2024
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3/13/2006: Volaris Takes to the Skies with First Revenue Flight

Today, in 2006, Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris operated its first revenue flight.

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March 13, 2024
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3/12/2004: Maiden Flight of the Embraer E190

Today, in 2004, the Brazilian Embraer E190 aircraft (PP-XMA) took to the skies for the first time.

Helwing Villamizar
March 12, 2024
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3/11/1993: Maiden Flight of the Airbus A321

Today, in 1993, the A321 prototype took to the skies for the first time from Airbus' Hamburg Finkenwerder plant.

Lee Cross
March 11, 2024
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