1/25/2020: Boeing 777X Completes Maiden Flight

Today, in 2020, the largest twin-engined commercial airliner took to the skies for the first time.

Latest History Posts

9/10/1952: TWA Introduces the Lockheed L-1049

Today, in 1952, TWA introduced the Lockheed L-1049 'Super Constellation' into its fleet.

9/14/2017: TAP Portugal Rebrands with "Air"

TAP Portugal rebranded as TAP Air Portugal in 2017, returning to the name used in 1979-2005.

9/13/2001: Ansett Australia Ceases Operations

Today, in 2001, Ansett Australia ceased operations. The airline traced its history back to 1935.

9/12/2008: XL Airways UK Ceases Operations

British charter XL Airways UK ceased operations in 2008 due to a deteriorating financial position.

9/11/1970: Britten-Norman Trislander's First Flight

The Britten-Norman Trislander, a development of the Islander, made its maiden flight in 1975.

09/09/2012: Bmibaby Ceases Operations

The final flight of low-cost carrier Bmibaby touched down today at East Midlands Airport in 2012.

9/08/2009: Russia's KD Avia Ceases Operations

KD Avia was a Russian scheduled airline based in Kaliningrad that operated until 2009.

Fokker Aircraft: Ascent and Decline of a Dutch Icon

A pioneer in both commercial and military aviation, the Dutch company Fokker has slipped from prominence into history.

9/07/2008: Futura Int Airways Ceases Operations

Today, in 2008, Palma de Mallorca-based Futura International Airways ceased operations.

9/06/1962: Merpati Nusantara Airlines is Founded

Merpati Nusantara Airlines had a long and varied history during its 60-year history.

9/05/2000: CanJet Commences Operations

Today, in 2000, the first incarnation of Canadian leisure LCC CanJet commenced operations.

9/04/1971: Concorde's First Transatlantic Crossing

Today, in 1971, Anglo-French Concorde made its first-ever trans-Atlantic crossing to Brazil.

9/03/1981: Maiden Flight of the Prototype BAe 146

Today, in 1981, the prototype British Aerospace BAe 146 took to the skies for the first time.

9/02/1998: Maiden Flight of the Boeing 717

This is the story of the Boeing 717, which took to the skies for the first time today in 1998.

09/01/1999: Aviaco Is Fully Absorbed into Iberia

Today, in 1999, Aviación y Comercio, better known as Aviaco, was fully absorbed into Iberia's ops.

8/31/2002: Manx Airlines Ceases Operations

This is the story of Manx Airlines, which ceased operations in 2002 after two decades.

8/30/1962: Maiden Flight of the NAMC YS-11

Today, in 1962, the Japanese turboprop NAMC YS-11 made its maiden flight from Nagoya Airport.

8/29/1970: The Iconic DC-10 Takes to the Skies

The iconic McDonnell Douglas trijet DC-10 took to the skies for the first time in 1970.

8/28/2008: Zoom Airlines Ceases Operations

Today, in 2008, Ottawa-based Canadian low-cost, long-haul carrier Zoom Airlines ceased operations.

8/27/2015: SkyGreece Airlines Suspends Operations

SkyGreece Airlines was established to connect Greek ex-pats with their homeland.

8/26/1969: Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner First Flight

Today, in 1969, the prototype Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner took to the skies for the first time.

8/25/1955: First Flight of the HPR.3 Herald

Today, in 1955, the HPR.3 Herald prototype flew three months ahead of the F27 Friendship.

8/24/1986: Frontier Airlines Ceased Operations

The original Frontier Airlines served over 87 million passengers during its existence.

8/23/1965: Air Wisconsin Airlines Begins Operations

Today, in 1965, commuter carrier Air Wisconsin Airlines started operations. This is their story.

8/22/1974: The Short 330 Performs Maiden Flight

Today, in 1974, the prototype Short 330 (G-BSBH) made its maiden flight. This is its story.

Aviation History Feature

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