Virgin Atlantic became the launch customer of what was once the world's longest commercial airliner in 2002.
La Compagnie made its maiden flight to Newark Liberty International Airport in 2014.
VARIG used to be Brazil's only international carrier and Latin America’s largest 747 operator.
Inflight entertainment is now a staple of international air travel, but that wasn't always the case.
It began in 1979 when Intra Airways and Express Air Services merged to form Jersey European Airways.
Cathay Pacific's Hong Kong-London service marked the start of the airline's international expansion.
The first Vickers Viscount aircraft took to the skies from Wisley, Surrey, for its maiden flight.
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