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History

Documented accounts of aviation’s past—airlines, aircraft, routes, milestones, and personalities—presented with historical accuracy and archival context.
November 4, 2024

11/04/1933: Viação Aérea São Paulo (VASP) Is Founded

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11/03/1993: TWA Emerges from Its First Bankruptcy

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11/02/1992: The Maiden Flight of the Airbus A330

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11/01/1979: Jersey European Airways Starts Operations

Jersey European Airways began operations on November 1, 1979, before evolving into British European and Flybe.

Lee Cross
November 1, 2024
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10/31/1987: British Airways Recruits First Female Pilot

British Airways recruited Lynn Barton as the airline's first female Pilot today in 1987.

Helwing Villamizar
October 31, 2024
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10/30/1955: Scheduled Flights Begin at Chicago O'Hare

Scheduled passenger service began at Chicago O’Hare on October 30, 1955, a day after TWA’s ceremonial departure.

Helwing Villamizar
October 30, 2024
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10/29/2011: Lufthansa Italia Ceased Operations

Lufthansa Italia ended its Milan Malpensa operation on October 29, 2011, as its parent shifted its Italian strategy.

Lee Cross
October 29, 2024
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10/28/1977: Pan Am Begins Its Polar Flight Around the World

Pan Am Flight 50 circled the globe over both poles in October 1977, returning to San Francisco after three stops.

Helwing Villamizar
October 28, 2024
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10/25/1951: Japan Air Lines Launches Postwar Domestic Service

Japan Air Lines began postwar domestic service on October 25, 1951, linking Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka.

Helwing Villamizar
October 25, 2024
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10/27/1988: ATR 72 Prototype Takes to the Skies

The ATR 72 prototype first flew on October 27, 1988, a year before the first aircraft was delivered.

Helwing Villamizar
October 27, 2024
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