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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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1/29/1966: The Official Opening of Auckland Airport

Today, in 1966, Auckland Airport, the largest and busiest airport in New Zealand, opened its doors.

Lee Cross
January 29, 2026
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1/28/1935: First Flight of the Potez 62

The French-built Potez 62 was a twin-engined civilian airliner that took to the skies today in 1935.

Lee Cross
January 28, 2026
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1/27/1959: First Flight of the Convair 880

The 1959 Convair 880 was designed to compete with the Boeing 707 and the Douglas DC-8.

Helwing Villamizar
January 27, 2026
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1/26/1945: Maiden Flight of the Miles M.57 Aerovan

The quirky-looking Miles M.57 Aerovan took to the skies for the first time on this day in 1945.

Lee Cross
January 26, 2026
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1/25/2020: Boeing 777X Completes Maiden Flight

Today, in 2020, the largest twin-engined commercial airliner took to the skies for the first time.

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January 25, 2026
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1/23/2004: German Carrier Condor Flies Again

Today, in 2004, German leisure airline Condor rebranded after the Thomas Cook Group acquisition.

Lee Cross
January 24, 2026
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1/24/1961: Convair 990 Coronado Maiden Flight

The Convair 990 'Coronado' took to the skies for the first time today in 1961.

Lee Cross
January 24, 2026
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