History

History

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

6/24/1960: Hawker Siddeley HS 748' First Flight

6/23/1994: First Flight of the Antonov An-38

6/22/1984: Virgin Atlantic Takes to the Skies

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3/21/1996: US, Russia Begin Supersonic Transport Research

Today, in 1996, a US-Russian Joint Commission began technical interchange on SST tech.

Helwing Villamizar

3/20/2011: First Flight of the Boeing 747-8I Aircraft

Today, in 2011, the Boeing 747-8I wide-body airliner performed its maiden flight.

Helwing Villamizar

3/19/2014: Aer Arran Announces Stobart Air Rebrand

Today, in 2014, Aer Arran announced it would change its name to Stobart Air.

3/18/1962: American Airlines Introduces the Convair CV-990

Today, in 195862, American Airlines' first Convair CV-990 Astrojet entered service from New York.

3/17/2017: IAG Launches Long-Haul Airline, LEVEL

Today, in 2017, IAG launched its newest airline, Madrid, Spain-based LEVEL.

3/16/1947: First Flight of the Convair CV-240

Today, in 1947, the Convair CV-240 took to the skies for the first time.

Helwing Villamizar

3/15/1951: Qantas' Maiden Flight Across the South Pacific

Today, in 1951, a Qantas Airways flying boat operated its first flight across the South Pacific.