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History

Documented accounts of aviation’s past—airlines, aircraft, routes, milestones, and personalities—presented with historical accuracy and archival context.
April 28, 2024

4/28/1958: Aer Lingus' Maiden Transatlantic Flight

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4/26/1972: Lockheed L-1011 Enters Commercial Service

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4/25/1935: Cambrian Airways is Established

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7/25/2017: Singapore's Tigerair-Scoot Merger Completed

Today, in 2017, Tigerair and Scoot were merged in an attempt by owner Singapore Airlines to streamline its operations.

Lee Cross
July 25, 2025
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6/26/1995: The Launch of the Boeing 777-300

Larger in range and passenger capacity than its predecessor, the triple-seven 300 had to wait two more years to enter service.

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June 26, 2025
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7/24/1936: Amelia Earhart Receives Her Lockheed

Electra 10E Today, in 1936, American aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart took delivery of her Lockheed Electra 10E Special (NR16020).

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July 24, 2025
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7/23/2004: State-owned Air Ukraine AOC Is Withdrawn

This is the story of the state-owned Air Ukraine and how a failed merger attempt led to the carrier's collapse.

Lee Cross
July 23, 2025
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7/22/2002: Virgin Atlantic's First Airbus A340-600

Virgin Atlantic became the launch customer of what was once the world's longest commercial airliner in 2002.

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July 22, 2025
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7/21/2014: La Compagnie Makes Inaugural Flight

La Compagnie made its maiden flight to Newark Liberty International Airport in 2014.

Lee Cross
July 21, 2024
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7/20/2006: VARIG Airlines Ceases Operations

VARIG used to be Brazil's only international carrier and Latin America’s largest 747 operator.

Lee Cross
July 20, 2024
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