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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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7/21/2014: La Compagnie Makes Inaugural Flight

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

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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.

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July 20, 2024
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7/19/1961: TWA Debuts First Scheduled Inflight Movie

Inflight entertainment is now a staple of international air travel, but that wasn't always the case.

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July 19, 2024
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7/18/2002: British European Airways Flybe Rebrand

It began in 1979 when Intra Airways and Express Air Services merged to form Jersey European Airways.

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July 18, 2024
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7/17/1980: Cathay Pacific's Hong Kong-London Service

Cathay Pacific's Hong Kong-London service marked the start of the airline's international expansion.

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July 17, 2024
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07/16/1948: Maiden Flight of the Vikers Viscount

The first Vickers Viscount aircraft took to the skies from Wisley, Surrey, for its maiden flight.

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July 16, 2024
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7/15/1958: Ghana Airways Commences Operations

Ghana Airways was founded to take over the services of West African Airways Corporation.

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July 15, 2024
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