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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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4/26/1972: Lockheed L-1011 Enters Commercial Service

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10/01/1928: Newark Liberty International Airport Opens

This is the story of New York's Newark Liberty International Airport, opened today in 1928.

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9/30/2011: Air Southwest Ceases Operations

Today, in 2011, UK regional operator Air Southwest ceased operations. This is its story.

Lee Cross
September 30, 2024
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9/29/1972: Miami-based Air Florida Begins Operations

Today, in 1972, Air Florida commenced revenue operations with second-hand Lockheed Electras.

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September 29, 2024
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9/27/2005: US Airways, America West Airlines Merge

Today, in 2005, the merger of US Airways and America West Airlines was completed.

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September 27, 2024
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9/26/2011: First Boeing 787 Handed Over to ANA

Today, in 2011, Boeing handed over the first 787 to its launch customer, ANA All Nippon Airways.

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September 26, 2024
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9/25/1991: Maiden Flight of the Jetstream 41

The prototype British Aerospace Jetstream 41 took to the skies for the first time today, in 1991.

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September 25, 2024
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9/24/2001: US Airways Announces Closure of MetroJet

Today, in 2001, US Airways announced the closure of its low-cost subsidiary MetroJet.

Lee Cross
September 24, 2024
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