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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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12/10/1958: First Jet-Powered US Domestic Flight

Today, in 1958, National Airlines operated the US' first jet-powered domestic flight, beating AA.

Lee Cross
December 10, 2024
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11/10/2003: British Airways Concorde Final Flight

British Airways Concorde last few today in 2003. Here are some facts about the supersonic airliner.

Helwing Villamizar
November 10, 2024
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11/09/1980: Dan-Air Operates Last Comet Flight

Dan-Air operated the last commercial flight of a de Havilland Comet aircraft today in 1980.

Lee Cross
November 9, 2024
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12/07/2011: Virgin Australia Absorbs V Australia

Long-haul international airline V Australia was integrated into Virgin Australia today in 2011.

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December 7, 2024
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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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