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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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6/30/1989: First Flight of The Boeing 737-500

The single Boeing 737-500 prototype flew 375 hours for certification, which was awarded in 1990.

Lee Cross
June 30, 2024
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6/29/1962: First Flight of the Iconic Vickers VC10

The prototype G-ARTA took 19 minutes to fly to nearby Wisley, where further testing was to be done.

Lee Cross
June 29, 2024
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6/28/2013: Air Pacific Rebrands as Fiji Airways

This is how Air Pacific returned to its roots, resurrecting its early name, Fiji Airways.

Lee Cross
June 28, 2024
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The History of San Francisco International Airport

Despite San Francisco having a population of just over 800,000, San Francisco International Airport punches well above its weight.

Edward Lee
June 8, 2025
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The History of Ted Stevens International Airport 

Situated between East Asia and North America, Ted Stevens International Airport is an invaluable gem in the world of air cargo.

Edward Lee
June 5, 2025
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The History of Los Angeles International Airport

With an area of nearly 3,000 acres being used for airport operations, LAX has grown to vastly dwarf the site it once occupied.

Edward Lee
May 31, 2025
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The History of John F. Kennedy International Airport

JFK is New York City's main gateway, handling 171,000 passengers a day across approximately 1,200 daily flight movements.

Edward Lee
May 29, 2025
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