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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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1/16/1967: California's AirCal Commences Operations

Air California, later AirCal, carved out a niche market during its 20-year existence.

Lee Cross
January 16, 2026
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1/15/2002: Maiden Flight of the Airbus A318

On this day in 2002, the smallest member of the Airbus A320 family, the A318, took to the skies.

Lee Cross
January 15, 2026
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1/14/1976: British Airways Receives Its First Concorde

Today, in 1976, British Airways received its inaugural Supersonic Concorde, G-BOAA, at LHR.

Lee Cross
January 14, 2026
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1/13/1974: First Commercial Flight at DFW Airport

After half a century, Dallas Fort Worth International has become one of the world's busiest hubs.

Helwing Villamizar
January 13, 2026
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1/12/1935: Earhart's First Hawaii Solo Flight

Today, in 1935, Earhart became the first person to fly solo between Hawaii and the US mainland.

Helwing Villamizar
January 12, 2026
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1/11/1989: AASI Jetcruzer 450 First Flight

Today, in 1989, the instantly recognizable JetCruzer 450 took to the skies for the first time.

Lee Cross
January 12, 2026
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1/10/1990: MD-11 Prototype Takes to the Skies

After a promising start, the MD-11 program failed to meet expectations. 200 airframes were built.

Helwing Villamizar
January 11, 2026
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