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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 26, 2024

4/26/1972: Lockheed L-1011 Enters Commercial Service

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12/31/2006: BWIA Becomes Caribbean Airlines

Caribbean Airlines replaced state-owned British West Indies Airways (BWIA) today in 2006.

Lee Cross
December 31, 2024
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12/30/1934: First Flight of the Martin M-130

The M-130, whose maiden flight was today in 1934, was built for Pan American Airways.

Helwing Villamizar
December 30, 2024
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12/29/1936: Uruguayan Aeronautical Co CAUSA Is Founded

Today, in 1936, private Uruguayan airline Compañía Aeronáutica Uruguaya S. A. (CAUSA) was founded.

Helwing Villamizar
December 29, 2024
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12/28/1988: First Flight of the Let L-610

Designed as a replacement for the L-410, the L-610 failed to match the success of its sibling.

Helwing Villamizar
December 28, 2024
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12/27/2014: Qantas Retires Its Last Passenger Boeing 767

Qantas retired its last Boeing 767 in 2014, after 29 years serving markets unsuitable for the 747.

Lee Cross
December 27, 2024
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12/26/1982: Maiden Flight of the Antonov An-124

The An-124 made its first flight today in 1982 and was unveiled to the West in 1985 in Paris.

Helwing Villamizar
December 26, 2024
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12/25/2011: VietJet Air Operates Its Maiden Flight

VietJet Air, the country's first privately-owned airline, took to the skies today in 2011.

Lee Cross
December 25, 2024
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