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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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1/30/1988: Friendship One's Round-the-world Record

On this day in 1988, United Airlines’ 'Friendship One’ Boeing 747 set a new round-the-world record.

Lee Cross
January 30, 2025
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12/09/2002: United Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Today, in 2002, United Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, one of the largest in US history.

Helwing Villamizar
December 9, 2024
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12/08/1964: United Caravelle's First US Auto Landing

Today, in 1964, a French-built jet became the first to make a fully automatic landing in the US.

Lee Cross
December 8, 2024
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12/03/1985: ATR-42 Enters Service With Air Littoral

The ATR-42 turboprop entered service with its launch customer, Air Littoral, today in 1985.

Lee Cross
December 3, 2024
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12/02/1939: LaGuardia Airport Begins Operations

The much-criticized LaGuardia Airport first opened for business today in 1939.

Lee Cross
December 2, 2024
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12/01/2001: TWA Operates Its Final Flight

On this day in 2001, TWA operated its final flight after 76 years of groundbreaking aviation.

Helwing Villamizar
December 1, 2024
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11/30/1986: Maiden Flight of the Fokker 100

The Fokker 100 was a development of the F28. By 1997, the Dutch manufacturer had built 283.

Lee Cross
November 30, 2024
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