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History

Documented accounts of aviation’s past—airlines, aircraft, routes, milestones, and personalities—presented with historical accuracy and archival context.
April 28, 2024

4/28/1958: Aer Lingus' Maiden Transatlantic Flight

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4/26/1972: Lockheed L-1011 Enters Commercial Service

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4/25/1935: Cambrian Airways is Established

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5/06/2012: Solar Impulse 1 Maiden Intercontinental Flight

Today, in 2012, the world’s first solar-powered aircraft capable of flying day and night flew intercontinental.

Lee Cross
May 6, 2024
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5/05/1947: First Flight of Alitalia–Linee Aeree Italiane

Today, in 1947, the first Alitalia–Linee Aeree Italiane flight took off from Turin, Italy.

Mario Bertoletti
May 5, 2024
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5/04/1979: Air Europe Commenced Operations

Today, in 1979, London Gatwick Airport-based Air Europe operated its maiden flight.

Lee Cross
May 4, 2024
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5/02/1966: BEA's First London Heathrow-Glasgow Jet Service

Today, in 1966, British European Airways launched its first jet service between London Heathrow and Glasgow.

Helwing Villamizar
May 2, 2025
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5/01/1988: Thai Airways International Is Established

Today, in 1988, Thailand announced the merger of the country’s two national carriers to form TG.

Lee Cross
May 1, 2024
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4/30/1981: PEOPLExpress Commences Operations

Today, in 1981, American LCC PEOPLExpress began service with a Boeing 737 flight from Newark.

Helwing Villamizar
April 30, 2024
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4/29/1988: The Prototype Boeing 747-400 Takes Flight

Today, in 1988, the world's first Boeing 747-400, N401PW, took to the skies for the first time. 

Lee Cross
April 29, 2024
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