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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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11/17/1995: The GE90 Engine Enters Service

The General Electric GE90 entered service today in 1995. It changed the way aircraft were powered.

Helwing Villamizar
November 17, 2024
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11/16/1920: Qantas Is Established in Queensland

Australia established Qantas in 1920, making it the world's third-oldest commercial carrier.

Helwing Villamizar
November 16, 2024
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11/15/1957: First flight of the Tupolev Tu-114

The Tupolev Tu-114 Rossiya Russian airliner performed its maiden flight today in 1957.

Helwing Villamizar
November 15, 2024
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11/14/1935: First Noorduyn Norseman Tested on Floats

Since 1935, the Noorduyn Norseman was produced for nearly 25 years and had over 900 units built.

Helwing Villamizar
November 14, 2024
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11/13/1991: The First Midway Airlines Ceases Operations

This is the tale of the first incarnation of Midway Airlines, which ceased operations today in 1991.

Lee Cross
November 13, 2024
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11/12/1998: First Flight of Commuter Shuttle America

This is the story of Shuttle American, which began operations today in 1998 with three Dash 8-300s.

Lee Cross
November 12, 2024
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11/11/1983: The CASA/IPTN CN-235 Maiden Flight

The twin-engine regional transport aircraft CASA/IPTN CN-235 first took to the skies today in 1983.

Helwing Villamizar
November 11, 2024
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