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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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3/07/1957: Maiden Flight of the Antonov An-10

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3/05/1923: Sikorsky Aero Engineering Corporation Is Founded

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11/03/1993: TWA Emerges from Its First Bankruptcy

This is the story of how TWA emerged from its first bankruptcy today in 1993.

Lee Cross
November 3, 2025
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Rolls-Royce Olympus: The engine that Propelled Concorde

The Olympus 593 was the soul of Concorde; it was its heartbeat and the force that let it slice through the skies at Mach 2.

Abdullah Faisal
November 2, 2025
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11/02/1992: The Maiden Flight of the Airbus A330

The first version of the Airbus A330 widebody aircraft completed its maiden flight today in 1992.

Helwing Villamizar
November 2, 2025
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11/01/1979: Jersey European Airways Starts Operations

This is the story of Jersey European Airways, which commenced operations today in 1979.

Lee Cross
November 1, 2025
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10/31/1987: British Airways Recruits First Female Pilot

British Airways recruited Lynn Barton as the airline's first female Pilot today in 1987.

Helwing Villamizar
October 31, 2025
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10/30/1955: Commercial Flights Begin at Chicago O'Hare

Today, in 1955, the first commercial flights arrived at Chicago's new international airport, O'Hare.

Helwing Villamizar
October 30, 2025
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10/29/2011: Lufthansa Italia Ceased Operations

Milan Malpensa Airport-based Lufthansa Italia was shut down by its parent company today in 2011.

Lee Cross
October 29, 2025
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