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Documented accounts of aviation’s past—airlines, aircraft, routes, milestones, and personalities—presented with historical accuracy and archival context.
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8/04/2014: Russian LCC Dobrolet Ceases Operations

Aeroflot's Moscow-based low-cost subsidiary Dobrolet ceased operations in 2014.

Lee Cross
August 4, 2024
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8/03/1994: First Jordanian Jet Enters Israeli Airspace

King Hussein's aircraft flew across Israeli airspace in 1994, the first time a Jordanian jet did so.

Helwing Villamizar
August 3, 2024
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8/02/2013: British Airways Puts the A380 into Service

In a surprise move, BA put the A380 'Superjumbo' to work on its LHR-FRA route in 2013.

Lee Cross
August 2, 2024
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8/01/1997: Boeing, McDonnell Douglas Finalize Merger

This is the story of how Boeing completed its merger with McDonnell Douglas on this day in 1997.

Lee Cross
August 1, 2024
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7/31/1997: Boeing 737-800 Prototype Maiden Flight

Today, in 1997, the prototype Boeing 737-800 first flew, piloted by Jim McRoberts and Mike Hewett.

Helwing Villamizar
July 31, 2024
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7/30/2010: Charter Carrier AlbaStar Takes Flight

AlbaStar was created to provide charter services and religious pilgrimages across Europe.

Lee Cross
July 30, 2024
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7/29/1963: Maiden Flight of the Tupolev TU-134

Today, in 1963, the prototype Russian-built Tupolev TU-134 performed its maiden flight.

Lee Cross
July 29, 2024
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