Today, in 2009, Virgin Nigeria Airways rebranded itself as Nigerian Eagle Airlines.
Today, in 2013, Bombardier's CSeries aircraft, designated as the CS100, completed its maiden flight.
Today, in 1977, Mahé-based Air Seychelles was formed in the Republic of Seychelles.
TAP Portugal rebranded as TAP Air Portugal in 2017, returning to the name used in 1979-2005.
Today, in 2001, Ansett Australia ceased operations. The airline traced its history back to 1935.
British charter XL Airways UK ceased operations in 2008 due to a deteriorating financial position.
The Britten-Norman Trislander, a development of the Islander, made its maiden flight in 1975.
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