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History

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09/09/2012: Bmibaby Ceases Operations

The final flight of low-cost carrier Bmibaby touched down today at East Midlands Airport in 2012.

Lee Cross
September 10, 2025
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9/08/2009: Russia's KD Avia Ceases Operations

KD Avia was a Russian scheduled airline based in Kaliningrad that operated until 2009.

Lee Cross
September 8, 2025
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Fokker Aircraft: Ascent and Decline of a Dutch Icon

A pioneer in both commercial and military aviation, the Dutch company Fokker has slipped from prominence into history.

Abdullah Faisal
September 7, 2025
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9/07/2008: Futura Int Airways Ceases Operations

Today, in 2008, Palma de Mallorca-based Futura International Airways ceased operations.

Lee Cross
September 7, 2025
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9/06/1962: Merpati Nusantara Airlines is Founded

Merpati Nusantara Airlines had a long and varied history during its 60-year history.

Lee Cross
September 6, 2025
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9/05/2000: CanJet Commences Operations

Today, in 2000, the first incarnation of Canadian leisure LCC CanJet commenced operations.

Lee Cross
September 5, 2025
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9/04/1971: Concorde's First Transatlantic Crossing

Today, in 1971, Anglo-French Concorde made its first-ever trans-Atlantic crossing to Brazil.

Lee Cross
September 4, 2025
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