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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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1/04/1964: First Papal Visit to Use a Commercial Airliner

In 1964, Pope Paul VI became the first head of the Roman Catholic Church to fly on a commercial jet.

Lee Cross
January 4, 2025
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1/03/1981: Pan Am Retires the Boeing 707

After 23 years of service, Pan Am retired the aircraft that ushered in the jet age in the 1950s.

Lee Cross
January 3, 2025
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1/01/1922: World's First Airline Uniforms

From military-inspired and designed for the male figure to iconic apparel created by top designers.

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January 1, 2025
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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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