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History

Documented accounts of aviation’s past—airlines, aircraft, routes, milestones, and personalities—presented with historical accuracy and archival context.
March 6, 2026

2/06/1919: Deutsche Luft-Reederei Maiden Flight

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2/04/1998: Western Pacific Airlines Ends Operations

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2/17/2005: Central Japan International Airport Opens

Today, in 2005, Chubu Centrair (Central Japan) International Airport officially opened.

Lee Cross
February 17, 2026
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2/16/2019: UK Regional Carrier flybmi Ends Ops

Today, in 2019, UK regional operator flybmi filed for "unavoidable" administration and ceased operations.

Lee Cross
February 16, 2026
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2/15/1946: Maiden Flight of the Douglas DC-6

Today, in 1946, The Douglas DC-6 took to the skies for the first time in Long Beach, California.

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February 15, 2026
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2/14/2010: Hola Airlines Ceases Operations

Today, in 2010, Palma de Mallorca-based Spanish airline Hola Airlines ceased operations.

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February 14, 2026
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2/13/2006: Rockhopper Rebrands as Blue Islands

Today, in 2006, Channel Island-based Rockhopper was rebranded as Blue Islands.

Lee Cross
February 13, 2026
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2/12/2012: PEOPLExpress MK. II Is Founded

Today, in 2012, US low-cost carrier PEOPLExpress MK. II was launched in Virginia.

Lee Cross
February 12, 2026
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2/11/1958: First US African-American FA Takes Flight

Today, in 1958, Ruth Carol Taylor, the first U.S. African American FA, starts to perform her duties.

Lee Cross
February 11, 2026
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