#Anniversary
How United Airlines Flight 553 Became The Boeing 737-200's First Fatal Accident
Pilot error was a factor in the crash of United Airlines flight 553.
103 Years Ago Today Avianca's Predecessor SCADTA Was Founded
The carrier began life flying float planes up and down the Magdalena River.
How George & Florence Taylor Became Australia's First Heavier-Than-Air Pilots
The flights were made in a glider similar to the one the Wright brothers used.
On This Day In 1970 The Dassault Falcon 10 Made Its First Flight
The Dassault Falcon 10 is a business jet that flew like a fighter on its first outing.
63 Years Ago Today The Boeing 720 Made Its First Flight
The Boeing 720 was a stopgap until the 727 came along.
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19 Years Ago Today British Airways Concorde G-BOAE Retired To Barbados
The aircraft made 7,000 supersonic flights before being sent to Bridgetown, Barbados, where it is now exhibited as "The ...
On This Day In 1970 The Lockheed L-1011 'TriStar' Took Its Maiden Flight
The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar was the first commercial airliner capable of flying itself from takeoff until landing.
50 Years Ago Today: The Hijack Of Ansett Australia Flight 232
The incident concerned a domestic flight bound for Alice Springs.
21 Years Ago Today Concorde Resumed Passenger Operations Following Its Paris Crash
The supersonic jet had been out of action for more than 15 months.
46 Years Ago Today The Dassault Falcon 50 Made Its First Flight
Between 1976 and 2008, Dassault built 352 Falcon 50 jets.
On This Day In 1957 The Bristol Aeroplane Company Lost A Britannia Prototype In A Crash
The unexplained crash of an early Bristol Britannia 175.
On This Day In 1929 The International Organization of Women Pilots Was Formed
Amelia Earhart was the International Organization of Women Pilots' first President.
Centurion: Qantas Operated Its First Scheduled Flight 100 Years Ago Today
The airline has dominated Australian skies for 10 decades.
Almost 100: Finnair Celebrates Its 99th Birthday
The near-centenarian has come a long way but is still facing one of its gravest challenges yet.
Which Airlines Fly Passenger Airbus A300s In 2022?
If you have ever wanted to fly on an Airbus A300, it is still possible if you go to Iran.
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Emirates Celebrates 20 Years Of Flying To Mauritius
This week Emirates reaffirmed its commitment to Mauritius in celebrating its 20 years of scheduled service.
24 Years Ago Today Indian Airlines Flight 113 Crashed In Ahmedabad
How poor visibility and pilot error led to the crash of Indian Airlines Flight 113.
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Gulf Air Celebrates The 40th Anniversary Of Its 1st Flight To Athens
Gulf Air, a carrier set on a path of growth, recently celebrated its 40th anniversary of flying to the capital of Greece...
26 Years Ago Today The Bombardier Global Express Made Its First Flight
The Bombardier Global Express can fly to the furthest spots on the globe with one stop for refueling.
11 Years Ago Today Boeing Delivered The First 747-8F To Cargolux
Based in Luxembourg, Cargolux is one of Europe's largest cargo airlines.