History

History

Documented accounts of aviation’s past—airlines, aircraft, routes, milestones, and personalities—presented with historical accuracy and archival context.

6/24/1960: Hawker Siddeley HS 748' First Flight

6/23/1994: First Flight of the Antonov An-38

6/22/1984: Virgin Atlantic Takes to the Skies

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4/25/1935: Cambrian Airways is Established

Today, in 1935, the British airline Cambrian Airways was established as Cambrian Air Services.

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

Today, in 1966, the first scheduled jet services began at Washington’s National Airport.

4/23/1919: Blackburn Kangaroo Begins Passenger Flights

Today, in 1919, the North Sea Aerial Navigation Company started a pax service with Blackburn RT.1s.

Helwing Villamizar

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

Today, in 1985, United Airlines announced that it was to buy Pan Am's Pacific division.

4/21/2001: Qantas New Zealand Is Grounded

Today, in 2001, Tasman Pacific Airlines, operating as Qantas New Zealand, suspended operations.

4/20/2015: Wizz Air Ukraine Suspends Operations

Today, in 2012, the subsidiary of the Hungarian LCC Wizz Air, Wizz Air Ukraine, ceased operations.

4/19/2012: IAG Completes Takeover of Airline BMI

Today, in 2012, BMI-British Midland International Airways ownership was transferred to IAG.