History

History

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

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

4/23/1919: Blackburn Kangaroo Begins Passenger Flights

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

Lastest articles

1/26/1945: Maiden Flight of the Miles M.57 Aerovan

The quirky-looking Miles M.57 Aerovan took to the skies for the first time on this day in 1945.

January 26, 2025

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.

Helwing Villamizar

January 25, 2025

1/23/2004: German Carrier Condor Flies Again

Today, in 2004, German leisure airline Condor rebranded after the Thomas Cook Group acquisition.

January 23, 2025

1/24/1961: Convair 990 Coronado Maiden Flight

The Convair 990 'Coronado' took to the skies for the first time today in 1961.

January 24, 2025

1/22/1970: The Boeing 747 Enters Revenue Service

The Boeing 747 carried its first fare-paying passengers today in 1970 with launch customer Pan Am.

January 22, 2025

1/21/1976: Concorde Enters Synchronized Service

A historic moment occurred when British Airways and Air France put Concorde into service.

January 21, 2025

1/20/1959: Maiden Flight of the Vickers Vanguard

The Vickers Vanguard, the follow-up to the Vickers Viscount, took to the skies today in 1959.

January 20, 2025