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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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Iberia's Madrid-Valencia Route Turns 85

Today, in 1939, Iberia operated the first Madrid-Valencia flight, one of its most important routes.

Fabrizio Spicuglia
July 27, 2024
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For Them, the Braniff Colors Still Fly

The original Braniff International Airways still enjoys a prominent place in aviation lore.

Chris Sloan
July 4, 2024
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The First Three Bygone New York City Airports

These are three lesser-known New York airports that once served the Big Apple.

Helwing Villamizar
June 9, 2024
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The Time When Concorde Chased a Solar Eclipse

This is the tale of a group of researchers who observed a solar eclipse on board Concorde.

Helwing Villamizar
April 8, 2024
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2/06/1919: Deutsche Luft-Reederei Maiden Flight

Today, in 1919, German airline Deutsche Luft-Reederei operated its inaugural Berlin-Weimar flight, a 250 km route.

Lee Cross
February 6, 2024
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A Brief History of Airline Consolidation in the United States

Three acquisitions have shaped the aviation industry in the US. Which are the most prominent U.S. airline mergers?

Feriel Bahloul
February 6, 2024
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2/07/1934: First Official New Zealand-Australia Airmail Flight

Today, in 1934, the first official airmail flight took place between New Zealand and Australia, operated by an Avro 618 Ten.

Lee Cross
February 7, 2024
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