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History

Documented accounts of aviation’s past—airlines, aircraft, routes, milestones, and personalities—presented with historical accuracy and archival context.
April 24, 2025

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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2/28/2008: Boston-Maine Airways Grounded

Today, in 2008, Boston-Maine Airways, operating as Pan Am Clipper Connection, ceased operations.

Lee Cross
February 28, 2025
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2/27/1995: Denver Stapleton Airport's Final Flight

Today, in 1995, Continental Airlines Flight 34 departed Denver's Stapleton Airport, its last commercial flight.

Lee Cross
February 27, 2025
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2/26/1970: Philippine Airlines is Founded

Today, in 1941, Philippine Airlines was founded as Philippine Air Lines. The flag carrier changes its name in 1970.

Helwing Villamizar
February 26, 2025
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2/25/1920: World's First Air Traffic Control Tower

Today, in 1920, the world's first air traffic control tower opened at London's then-main airport, Croydon.

Lee Cross
February 25, 2025
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2/24/1957: World's First Commercial Trans-polar Flight

Today, in 1957, SAS Scandinavian Airline System commenced the world's first regular polar air service.

Lee Cross
February 24, 2025
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2/23/1934: Lockheed Model 10 Electra Maiden Flight

Today, in 1934, the Lockheed Model 10 Electra took to the skies for the first time, test-piloted by Marshall Headle.

Lee Cross
February 23, 2025
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2/22/1993: McDonnell Douglas MD-90 Maiden Flight

Today, in 1993, the McDonnell Douglas MD-90 aircraft took to the skies for its maiden flight.

Lee Cross
February 22, 2025
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