Today, in 2012, the world’s first solar-powered aircraft capable of flying day and night flew intercontinental.
Today, in 1947, the first Alitalia–Linee Aeree Italiane flight took off from Turin, Italy.
Today, in 1979, London Gatwick Airport-based Air Europe operated its maiden flight.
Today, in 1976, a Pan Am Boeing 747SP completed a record-setting flight around the world.
Today, in 1966, British European Airways launched its first jet service between London Heathrow and Glasgow.
Today, in 1988, Thailand announced the merger of the country’s two national carriers to form TG.
Today, in 1981, American LCC PEOPLExpress began service with a Boeing 737 flight from Newark.
A global review of commercial flight
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