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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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12/06/1957: Lockheed L-188 Electra Maiden Flight

The Lockheed L-188 Electra took to the skies on this day in 1957, two months ahead of schedule.

Lee Cross
December 6, 2024
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11/08/2020: The Final Flight out of Berlin Tegel Airport

Berlin's Tegel Airport finally closed for good on November 8, 2020. This is the story of TXL.

Lee Cross
November 8, 2024
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12/05/1919: Avianca Is Established in 1919

Today, in 1919, Avianca, the second-oldest airline in the world, was registered with the name SCADT.

Helwing Villamizar
December 5, 2024
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12/04/1991: The Last Flight of Pan Am Takes Off

After six decades of incredible aviation heritage, Pan Am ceased operations on this day in 1991.

Lee Cross
December 4, 2024
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11/29/1953: American Introduces the Douglas DC-7

The DC-7 made American Airlines the first to offer nonstop transcontinental service.

Lee Cross
November 29, 2024
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11/27/1992: Dan-Air Merges into British Airways

Dan-Air (Dan Air Services Limited) was created in 1953 and sold to BA 39 years later.

Lee Cross
November 27, 2024
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11/24/1955: Maiden Flight of the Fokker F27

This is the story of the first Fokker F27 (PH-NIV), which took to the skies today in 1955.

Lee Cross
November 24, 2024
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