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History

Documented accounts of aviation’s past—airlines, aircraft, routes, milestones, and personalities—presented with historical accuracy and archival context.
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06/02/1910: First Double Crossing of the English Channel

Charles Rolls became the first person to fly a nonstop double crossing of the English Channel.

Helwing Villamizar
June 2, 2024
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6/01/1981: First Flight of the Prototype Short 360

This is the story of the 36-seat Short 360, from its maiden flight to its recent operations.

Helwing Villamizar
June 1, 2024
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5/27/1999: Maiden Flight of the Bombardier CRJ700

This is the story of the 70-seat stretched version of the CRJ200 Bombardier aircraft.

Lee Cross
May 27, 2024
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5/31/1946: London Heathrow Begins Commercial Operations

Today, in 1946, London Heathrow Airport officially opened for commercial air operations.

Helwing Villamizar
May 31, 2024
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5/30/1958: First Flight of the Douglas DC-8

This is the story of the legendary DC-8, from its inception to its first flight in 1958.

Helwing Villamizar
May 30, 2024
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5/29/1934: First UK Airmail Service Begins Operations

Discover the history and legacy of the first regular airmail service in the UK, which began in 1934.

Mario Bertoletti
May 29, 2024
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5/28/1971: First Flight of Dassault Aviation Mercure

This is the story of the Dassault Aviation Mercure project, spanning from 1971 to 1995.

Mario Bertoletti
May 28, 2024
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