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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

November 3, 2024

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

November 2, 2024

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

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8/28/2008: Canada's Zoom Airlines Ceases Operations

Today, in 2008, Ottawa-based transatlantic low-cost carrier Zoom Airlines ceased operations as fuel costs and debts mounted.

Lee Cross
August 28, 2024
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8/31/2002: Manx Airlines Ceases Operations

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

Lee Cross
August 31, 2024
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8/29/1970: The Iconic DC-10 Takes to the Skies

Today, in 1970, the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 prototype first flew from Long Beach to Edwards Air Force Base.

Lee Cross
August 29, 2024
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8/27/2015: SkyGreece Airlines Suspends Operations

SkyGreece Airlines suspended operations on August 27, 2015, only months after launching scheduled international service.

Lee Cross
August 27, 2024
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8/26/1969: Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner First Flight

Today, in 1969, the long-fuselage Swearingen Metro prototype made its first flight.

Lee Cross
August 26, 2024
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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.

Helwing Villamizar
August 25, 2024
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8/24/1986: Frontier Airlines Ceased Operations

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

Lee Cross
August 24, 2024
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