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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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8/15/1958: Pan Am Receives First Boeing 707

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8/13/1997: Airbus A330-200 Takes to the Skies

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7/01/2013: First Flight of Air Canada Rouge

Today, in 2013, Air Canada Rouge's inaugural flight with Airbus A319ceo departed from Toronto bound for Kingston, Jamaica.

Lee Cross
July 1, 2025
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6/30/1989: First Flight of The Boeing 737-500

The single Boeing 737-500 prototype flew 375 hours for certification, which was awarded in 1990.

Lee Cross
June 30, 2024
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6/29/1962: First Flight of the Iconic Vickers VC10

The prototype G-ARTA took 19 minutes to fly to nearby Wisley, where further testing was to be done.

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June 29, 2024
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6/28/2013: Air Pacific Rebrands as Fiji Airways

This is how Air Pacific returned to its roots, resurrecting its early name, Fiji Airways.

Lee Cross
June 28, 2024
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6/27/2007: First Black Pilot to Circumnavigate the World

Barrington Irving was just 23 years old when he broke two world records. He continues to inspire young aviators.

Lee Cross
June 27, 2025
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6/26/1995: The Launch of the Boeing 777-300

Larger in range and passenger capacity than its predecessor, the triple-seven 300 had to wait two more years to enter service.

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June 26, 2025
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6/25/1938: Manchester Airport Opens Its Gates

This is the story of the third busiest airport in the United Kingdom in terms of passenger numbers.

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June 25, 2024
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