The launch of Braniff's transpacific routes in 1969 followed three years of applications.
The Airbus A330-200, which first flew in 1997, is the longer-range, shorter sibling of the -300.
Swiss carrier Darwin Airline was established on this day in 2002 to fill the void left by Crossair.
The Regional Jet ERJ-145 was launched at the 1989 Paris Air Show and took its first flight in 1995.
The Avro Canada C102 was the world's second jet-powered airliner to fly, with only one built.
Despite joining forces in 1960, British Eagle's relationship with Cunard soured two years later.
Today, in 2007, Virgin America operated its inaugural flight from New York and LA to San Francisco.
A global review of commercial flight
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