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11/02/1992: The Maiden Flight of the Airbus A330

The first version of the Airbus A330 widebody aircraft completed its maiden flight today in 1992.

Helwing Villamizar
November 2, 2024
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11/01/1979: Jersey European Airways Starts Operations

This is the story of Jersey European Airways, which commenced operations today in 1979.

Lee Cross
November 1, 2024
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10/31/1987: British Airways Recruits First Female Pilot

British Airways recruited Lynn Barton as the airline's first female Pilot today in 1987.

Helwing Villamizar
October 31, 2024
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10/30/1955: Commercial Flights Begin at Chicago O'Hare

Today, in 1955, the first commercial flights arrived at Chicago's new international airport, O'Hare.

Helwing Villamizar
October 30, 2024
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10/29/2011: Lufthansa Italia Ceased Operations

Milan Malpensa Airport-based Lufthansa Italia was shut down by its parent company today in 2011.

Lee Cross
October 29, 2024
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10/28/1977: Pan Am's Polar Flight Around the World

A Pan Am Boeing 747SP flew to/from San Francisco via both poles on October 28–30, 1977.

Helwing Villamizar
October 28, 2024
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10/27/1988: ATR 72 Prototype Takes to the Skies

The ATR 72 twin turboprop prototype aircraft performed its maiden flight today in 1988.

Helwing Villamizar
October 27, 2024
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