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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 24, 2025

4/24/1966: The Jet-Age Arrives at Washington National

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4/23/1919: Blackburn Kangaroo Begins Passenger Flights

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4/22/1985: United's Purchase of Pan Am's Pacific Division

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3/10/2004: Hong Kong's HK Express is Founded

Today, in 2004, Hong Kong-based low-cost carrier HK Express was founded.

Lee Cross
March 10, 2025
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3/09/1989: Eastern Airlines Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Today, in 1989, Eastern Airlines, a major US airline since 1926, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Lee Cross
March 9, 2024
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3/08/1991: Air Europe Ceases Operations

Today, in 1991, Air Europe, one of the United Kingdom's biggest independent airlines, ceased operations.

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March 8, 2024
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3/07/1957: Maiden Flight of the Antonov An-10

Today, in 1957, the Antonov Design Bureau marked a milestone with the maiden flight of the Antonov An-10 Ukraina.

Helwing Villamizar
March 7, 2025
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3/06/1970: BEA Airtours Operates Maiden Flight

Today, in 1970, the charter arm of British European Airways, BEA Airtours, took its maiden flight.

Lee Cross
March 6, 2025
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3/05/1923: Sikorsky Aero Engineering Corporation Is Founded

Today, in 1923, the Sikorsky Aero Engineering Corporation was founded by Igor Sikorsky.

Lee Cross
March 5, 2025
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3/04/2002: Ansett Australia MK. II Ceased Operations

Today, in 2002, the second incarnation of Ansett Australia ceased operations.

Helwing Villamizar
March 4, 2025
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