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History

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9/27/2005: US Airways, America West Airlines Merge

Today, in 2005, the merger of US Airways and America West Airlines was completed.

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September 27, 2024
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9/26/2011: First Boeing 787 Handed Over to ANA

Today, in 2011, Boeing handed over the first 787 to its launch customer, ANA All Nippon Airways.

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September 26, 2024
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9/25/1991: Maiden Flight of the Jetstream 41

The prototype British Aerospace Jetstream 41 took to the skies for the first time today, in 1991.

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September 25, 2024
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9/24/2001: US Airways Announces Closure of MetroJet

Today, in 2001, US Airways announced the closure of its low-cost subsidiary MetroJet.

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September 24, 2024
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9/23/2019: Thomas Cook Airlines Ceases Operations

Today, in 2019, Thomas Cook Airlines ceased operations. This is its long history.

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September 23, 2024
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9/22/2006: CR Airways Becomes Hong Kong Airlines

CR Airways was rebranded as Hong Kong Airlines today in 2006 with a new livery and symbolic logo.

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September 22, 2024
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9/21/1992: Kiwi International Launches Flights

Today, in 1992, Newark-based Kiwi International Air Lines commenced operations.

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September 21, 2024
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