6/15/1984: Saab 340 Enters Service with Crossair
This is how Swiss regional carrier Crossair (LX) became the launch customer of the Saab 340.
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Aleutian Airways Adds Third Saab 2000, Expands Summer Schedule
Alaska's newest airline, Aleutian Airways (VC), is expanding its operations by adding a third Saab 2000 to its fleet.
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3/26/1992: Maiden Flight of the Saab 2000
Today in Aviation, the prototype Saab 2000 took to the skies for the first time in 1992.
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Silver Airways Retires Saab 340 Fleet
The aircraft retirement ends ten years of Silver Airways (3M) association with the Saab 340.
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9/25/1991: Maiden Flight of the Jetstream 41
The prototype British Aerospace Jetstream 41 took to the skies for the first time today, in 1991, from Prestwick.
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8/22/1974: The Short 330 Performs Maiden Flight
Today in Aviation, the prototype Short 330 (G-BSBH) made its maiden flight in 1974. This is its story.
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8/12/2002: Darwin Airline is Founded
Darwin Airline was a Swiss regional carrier established on this day in 2002 to fill the void left by Crossair.
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Rex Leases Two More Boeing 737-800NG Aircraft
Australian regional carrier Rex has announced the lease of two Boeing 737-800NG planned to fly in the island continent.
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Aer Lingus, Loganair Launch Interline Partnership
On June 2, Aer Lingus announced an interline agreement with Loganair, linking Northern UK to multiple continents.
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WestJet Group Cancels Flights Amid Pilot Strike
WestJet (WS) has begun cancelling flights and grounding aircraft due to the imminent pilot strike announced by the ALPA.