Today, in 1993, Barbara Harmer made her first Concorde flight on the London-New York route.
Today, in 2007, BA Connect disappeared from the skies after its takeover by Flybe.
Today, in 1998, Norwegian carrier Braathens SAFE changed its name and corporate identity to Braathens.
Today, in 1989, the Ukrainian flying behemoth An-225 set 110 new world records during a single flight.
Today, in 1996, a US-Russian Joint Commission began technical interchange on SST tech.
Today, in 2011, the Boeing 747-8I wide-body airliner performed its maiden flight.
Today, in 2014, Aer Arran announced it would change its name to Stobart Air.
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