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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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3/18/1962: American Airlines Introduces the Convair CV-990

Today, in 195862, American Airlines' first Convair CV-990 Astrojet entered service from New York.

Lee Cross
March 18, 2025
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3/17/2017: IAG Launches Long-Haul Airline, LEVEL

Today, in 2017, IAG launched its newest airline, Madrid, Spain-based LEVEL.

Lee Cross
March 17, 2025
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3/16/1947: First Flight of the Convair CV-240

Today, in 1947, the Convair CV-240 took to the skies for the first time.

Helwing Villamizar
March 16, 2025
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3/15/1951: Qantas' Maiden Flight Across the South Pacific

Today, in 1951, a Qantas Airways flying boat operated its first flight across the South Pacific.

Lee Cross
March 15, 2025
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3/14/1947: Saudia Takes to the Skies with a Douglas DC-3

Today, in 1947, Saudia, aka Saudi Arabian Airlines, as it was then known, began scheduled operations.

Lee Cross
March 14, 2025
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3/13/2006: Volaris Takes to the Skies with First Revenue Flight

Today, in 2006, Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris operated its first revenue flight.

Lee Cross
March 13, 2025
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3/12/2004: Maiden Flight of the Embraer E190

Today, in 2004, the Brazilian Embraer E190 aircraft (PP-XMA) took to the skies for the first time.

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March 12, 2025
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