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History

Documented accounts of aviation’s past—airlines, aircraft, routes, milestones, and personalities—presented with historical accuracy and archival context.
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8/15/1958: Pan Am Receives First Boeing 707

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4/21/2001: Qantas New Zealand Is Grounded

Today, in 2001, Tasman Pacific Airlines, operating as Qantas New Zealand, suspended operations.

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April 21, 2024
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4/20/2015: Wizz Air Ukraine Suspends Operations

Today, in 2012, the subsidiary of the Hungarian LCC Wizz Air, Wizz Air Ukraine, ceased operations.

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April 20, 2024
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4/19/2012: IAG Completes Takeover of Airline BMI

Today, in 2012, BMI-British Midland International Airways ownership was transferred to IAG.

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April 19, 2024
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4/18/1948: Cyprus Airways Operates Maiden Flight

Today, in 1948, Cyprus Airways, established a year earlier, operated its maiden flight.

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April 18, 2024
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4/17/2006: Charter Airline Hooters Air Ceases Operations

Today, in 2006, US charter airline Hooters Air ceased operations after three years.

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April 17, 2024
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4/16/1969: Maiden Flight of the Let L-410 Aircraft

Today, in 1969, the prototype of the Let L-410 Turbolet performed its maiden flight.

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April 16, 2024
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4/15/2003: Delta Air Lines Launches LCC Song

Today, in 2003, Delta Air Lines' new low-cost carrier, Song, took to the skies.

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April 15, 2024
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