Assistant Editor - Airliner World. Contributor and former deputy editor at Airways.
Today, in 1948, Cyprus Airways, established a year earlier, operated its maiden flight.
Today, in 2006, US charter airline Hooters Air ceased operations after three years.
Today, in 1969, the prototype of the Let L-410 Turbolet performed its maiden flight.
Today, in 2003, Delta Air Lines' new low-cost carrier, Song, took to the skies.
Today, in 1971, BOAC introduced the Boeing 747 into its commercial service.
Today, in 1973, Dan-Air became the first British airline to operate the Boeing 727.
Today, in 1992, US Air Shuttle took to the skies after taking over the Trump Shuttle operation.
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