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3/18/1958: American Airlines Introduces the Convair CV-990
Today, in 1958, American Airlines' maiden Convair CV-990 Astrojet entered service between New York and Chicago.
- by Lee Cross
- March 18, 2024
3/17/2017: IAG Launches Long-Haul Airline, LEVEL
Today, in 2017, the International Airlines Group launched its newest airline, Madrid, Spain-based LEVEL.
- by Lee Cross
- March 17, 2024
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.
- by Helwing Villamizar
- March 16, 2024
3/15/1951: Qantas’ Maiden Flight Across the South Pacific
Today, in 1951, a Qantas Airways flying boat operated the airline's first flight across the South Pacific.
- by Lee Cross
- March 15, 2024
3/14/1947: Saudia Takes to the Skies
Today, in 1947, Saudia, aka Saudi Arabian Airlines, as it was then known, commenced scheduled operations.
- by Lee Cross
- March 14, 2024
3/13/2006: Volaris Takes to the Skies
Today, in 2006, Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris operated its first revenue flight.
- by Lee Cross
- March 13, 2024
Aviation Pioneers
Origins of the TSA Explosive Detection Dogs Program
Back in 1972, a German Shepherd named Brandy made its mark in commerical aviation history by utilizing its exceptional sense.
- by Lorne Philpot
- January 14, 2024
Aviation Pioneers: Marcel Bloch-Dassault
This is the story of French aviation pioneer, Marcel Bloch-Dassault, who became active in the aeronautical world in 1931.
- by Mario Bertoletti
- January 13, 2024
12/23/1939: The Flying Dutchman Passes Away
Dutch aviation pioneer Anton Herman Gerard "Anthony" Fokker passed away in New York on this day in 1939.
- by Helwing Villamizar
- December 23, 2023
Lateral Control: The Saga of the Curtiss Goupil Duck
The Curtiss Goupil Duck story is an fascinating account of four aviation pioneers competing during the early stages of the.
- by Helwing Villamizar
- November 22, 2023
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