Today, in 195862, American Airlines' first Convair CV-990 Astrojet entered service from New York.
Today, in 2017, IAG launched its newest airline, Madrid, Spain-based LEVEL.
Today, in 1947, the Convair CV-240 took to the skies for the first time.
Today, in 1951, a Qantas Airways flying boat operated its first flight across the South Pacific.
Today, in 1947, Saudia, aka Saudi Arabian Airlines, as it was then known, began scheduled operations.
Today, in 2006, Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris operated its first revenue flight.
Today, in 2004, the Brazilian Embraer E190 aircraft (PP-XMA) took to the skies for the first time.
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