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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.

3/17/2017: IAG Launches Long-Haul Airline, LEVEL

Today, in 2017, the International Airlines Group launched its newest airline, Madrid, Spain-based LEVEL.

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.

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.

3/14/1947: Saudia Takes to the Skies

Today, in 1947, Saudia, aka Saudi Arabian Airlines, as it was then known, commenced scheduled operations.

3/13/2006: Volaris Takes to the Skies

Today, in 2006, Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris operated its first revenue flight.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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