Lee Cross

Assistant Editor - Airliner World. Contributor and former deputy editor at Airways.

Lastest articles

4/11/1987: British Charter Air 2000 Takes Flight

Today, in 1987, British charter carrier Air 2000 commenced operations.

4/10/2003: Low-Cost Carrier Buzz Sold to Ryanair

Today, in 2003, the sale of London Stansted-based Buzz from owner KLM to Ryanair was completed.

4/09/2008: Oasis Hong Kong Ceases Operations

Today, in 2008, long-haul carrier Oasis Hong Kong Airlines ceased operations.

4/06/1981: Air California Is Rebranded Air Cal

Today, in 1981, Orange County's John Wayne Airport-based Air California was rebranded as Air Cal.

4/05/2012: Spanish LCC Volotea Begins to 'Fly Around'

Today, in 2012, Spanish low-cost carrier Volotea commenced operations from its Venice base.

4/04/1993: Maiden Flight of the Prototype Fokker 70

Today, in 1993, the Fokker 70 prototype made its maiden flight in Woensdrecht.

3/31/1974: British Airways Begins Operations

BOAC, BEA, Cambrian Airways, and Northeast Airlines merged today in 1974 to form British Airways.