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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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11/05/1991: 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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11/04/1933: Viação Aérea São Paulo (VASP) Is Founded

This is the story of VASP, founded in 1933 by the state government of Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Helwing Villamizar
November 4, 2024
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11/03/1993: TWA Emerges from Its First Bankruptcy

This is the story of how TWA emerged from its first bankruptcy today in 1993.

Lee Cross
November 3, 2024
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Rolls-Royce Olympus: The engine that Propelled Concorde

The Olympus 593 was the soul of Concorde; it was its heartbeat and the force that let it slice through the skies at Mach 2.

Abdullah Faisal
November 2, 2025
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11/02/1992: The Maiden Flight of the Airbus A330

The first version of the Airbus A330 widebody aircraft completed its maiden flight today in 1992.

Helwing Villamizar
November 2, 2024
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11/01/1979: Jersey European Airways Starts Operations

This is the story of Jersey European Airways, which commenced operations today in 1979.

Lee Cross
November 1, 2024
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10/31/1987: British Airways Recruits First Female Pilot

British Airways recruited Lynn Barton as the airline's first female Pilot today in 1987.

Helwing Villamizar
October 31, 2024
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