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History

Documented accounts of aviation’s past—airlines, aircraft, routes, milestones, and personalities—presented with historical accuracy and archival context.
April 24, 2025

4/24/1966: The Jet-Age Arrives at Washington National

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4/22/1985: United's Purchase of Pan Am's Pacific Division

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2/14/2010: Hola Airlines Ceases Operations

Today, in 2010, Palma de Mallorca-based Spanish airline Hola Airlines ceased operations.

Helwing Villamizar
February 14, 2025
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2/13/2006: Rockhopper Rebrands as Blue Islands

Today, in 2006, Channel Island-based Rockhopper was rebranded as Blue Islands.

Lee Cross
February 13, 2025
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2/12/2012: PEOPLExpress MK. II Is Founded

Today, in 2012, US low-cost carrier PEOPLExpress MK. II was launched in Virginia.

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February 12, 2025
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2/11/1958: First US African-American FA Takes Flight

Today, in 1958, Ruth Carol Taylor, the first U.S. African American FA, starts to perform her duties.

Lee Cross
February 11, 2025
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2/10/1996: Edelweiss Air Commences Operations

Today, in 1996, Swiss leisure airline Edelweiss Air operated its maiden flight.

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February 10, 2025
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2/09/1969: The Queen of the Skies Takes Flight

Today, in 1969, the prototype Boeing 747 took to the skies for the first time from Seattle, WA.

Lee Cross
February 9, 2025
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2/08/2010: Maiden Flight of the Boeing 747-8F

Today, in 2010, the Boeing 747-8F performed its maiden flight after high-speed and taxiing tests.

Helwing Villamizar
February 8, 2025
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