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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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11/14/1935: 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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11/07/2001: Belgian Carrier Sabena Makes Its Last Flight

Belgian flag carrier Sabena ceased operations today in 2001. It began operations in 1923.

Lee Cross
November 7, 2024
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11/06/1929: First Flight of the Junkers G.38 Landplane

The four-engined German transport Junkers G.38 aircraft completed its maiden flight today in 1929.

Helwing Villamizar
November 6, 2024
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11/05/1991: Russian Carrier Transaero Starts Operations

Transaero became Russia's first privately owned airline when it began operations today in 1991.

Lee Cross
November 5, 2024
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