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23 Years Ago Today: SkyTeam Became The World's Third Major Airline Alliance

23 Years Ago Today: SkyTeam Became The World's Third Major Airline Alliance

A brief history of their growth over the last couple of decades.

Justin Surette 3 years ago
St. Louis International Airport Celebrates One Year Of Lufthansa Flights

St. Louis International Airport Celebrates One Year Of Lufthansa Flights

The service has remained consistently busy throughout the year.

Channing Reid 3 years ago
35 Years On: China Remains A Key Market For Finnair

35 Years On: China Remains A Key Market For Finnair

Today marks 35 years since Finnair's first flight to China.

Sumit Singh 3 years ago
Spirit Airlines Celebrates 30 Years At Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

Spirit Airlines Celebrates 30 Years At Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

The airline began operations in Florida in 1993.

Gaurav Joshi 3 years ago
31 Years On: The Opening Of Munich's New Airport

31 Years On: The Opening Of Munich's New Airport

The airport replaced a facility that had been open since 1939.

Jake Hardiman 3 years ago
Turkish Airlines Celebrates 90th Anniversary

Turkish Airlines Celebrates 90th Anniversary

Nine decades later and the flag carrier is still flying strong.

Charlotte Seet 3 years ago
12 Years Ago Today Sol Líneas Aéreas Flight 5428 Became The Saab 340's Deadliest Accident

12 Years Ago Today Sol Líneas Aéreas Flight 5428 Became The Saab 340's Deadliest Accident

Icing played a key role in the disaster.

Jake Hardiman 3 years ago
26 Years Ago: How Was The Star Alliance Founded?

26 Years Ago: How Was The Star Alliance Founded?

The group currently features 26 member airlines.

Mark Finlay 3 years ago
40 Years And Counting: The Story Of Cathay Pacific's Flights To Auckland

40 Years And Counting: The Story Of Cathay Pacific's Flights To Auckland

Cathay Pacific now uses an Airbus A350-1000 on the Hong Kong to Auckland route.

Mark Finlay 3 years ago
Finnair Updates Wine Selection For Long-Haul Flights

Finnair Updates Wine Selection For Long-Haul Flights

The carrier said the wines will ensure a unique experience for its passengers.

Channing Reid 3 years ago
Turkish Airlines Looks Back On 90 Years Of History

Turkish Airlines Looks Back On 90 Years Of History

The flag carrier of Turkey’s leadership is proud of the airline’s achievements.

Chris Loh 3 years ago
76 Years On: How ICAO Came Into Existence

76 Years On: How ICAO Came Into Existence

A brief history of the agency that’s brought aviation more than 12,000 international standards and recommended practices...

Justin Surette 3 years ago
30 Years Ago Today The Fokker 70 Made Its First Flight

30 Years Ago Today The Fokker 70 Made Its First Flight

A history of the Dutch manufacturer's final product.

Justin Surette 3 years ago
TAP Air Portugal Celebrates 4 Years Of Lisbon-Dublin Flights

TAP Air Portugal Celebrates 4 Years Of Lisbon-Dublin Flights

The Portuguese flag carrier will operate up to 15 weekly flights from Lisbon to Dublin this summer.

Steven Walker 3 years ago
On This Day In 1955 Lufthansa Commenced Operations

On This Day In 1955 Lufthansa Commenced Operations

From Airline to Group, where did the German flag carrier begin?

Justin Surette 3 years ago
How Geraldine Mock Became The First Female Pilot To Fly Solo Around The World

How Geraldine Mock Became The First Female Pilot To Fly Solo Around The World

The record-breaking around-the-world flight took 29 days, 11 hours, and 59 minutes.

Mark Finlay 3 years ago
The Original Operator: Which Embraer E-Jets Does LOT Polish Airlines Fly Today?

The Original Operator: Which Embraer E-Jets Does LOT Polish Airlines Fly Today?

LOT Polish Airlines received its first Embraer E170 in March 2004.

Mark Finlay 3 years ago
27 Years On: The Story Of Fokker's Bankruptcy

27 Years On: The Story Of Fokker's Bankruptcy

Bombardier thought about taking over Fokker but decided against it.

Mark Finlay 3 years ago
11 Years Ago Today The Cessna Citation M2 Made Its First Flight

11 Years Ago Today The Cessna Citation M2 Made Its First Flight

The Cessna Citation M2 was supposed to be the company's entry-level business jet.

Mark Finlay 3 years ago
Which Airlines Fly The Yakovlev Yak-42 In 2023?

Which Airlines Fly The Yakovlev Yak-42 In 2023?

48 years ago, the Yak-42 embarked on its maiden voyage.

Justin Surette 3 years ago