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On this day: Remembering Ann Baumgartner
On this day in 2008, Ann Baumgartner, passed away aged 89. She was known as an American aviator,…
Jean Batten – The incredible, overlooked story of an aviatrix
On May 23, 1934, a small crowd accompanied by a single news crew gathered at Darwin airport awaiting…
Today in history: Delta Air Lines founded
Ninety-seven years ago today, Delta Air Lines was founded in the city of Macon, Georgia. What began as…
A tribute to Sir Michael Marshall, founder of the Marshall Company
Sir Michael Marshall, who was the grandson of David Marshall, the founder of the eponymous British company, was…
Freedom Birds, Patriot Express: ACMI and the US military
For decades, the United States military has relied on private contractors to transport service members and their families…
Today in history: United Airlines Flight 811
February 24, 1989. United Airlines Flight 811 departs Honolulu, Hawaii at 01:52:49 (HST) routing to Sydney, Australia via…
Today in history: China Airlines Flight 006
On February 19, 1985, China Airlines Flight 006 departed from Taipei destined for Los Angeles, California. The Boeing…
Berlin Airlift’s “Candy Bomber” pilot Halvorsen dies at 101
Gail Halvorsen, the US Air Force pilot who became known as the “candy bomber” for dropping sweets to…
Today in history: The first Boeing 747 test flight
On February 9, 1969, Boeing’s new flagship, the 747 ‘Jumbo Jet’, took off for the first time from…
Today in history: Munich air disaster
64 years ago, on February 6, 1958, British European Airways flight 609, a charter flight bound for Manchester…
Today in history: The Boeing 777X first flight
Two years ago, on January 25, 2020, we saw the first flight of the highly anticipated Boeing 777-9,…
Today in history: A330 Introduction into service
On January 17, 1994, the Airbus A330-300 made its introduction with Air Inter, flying from Paris to Marseille.…
Today in history: Air Florida Flight 90
On this day, 40 years ago, Air Florida Flight 90 was preparing to depart Washington D.C. en route…
Today in history: British Midland Flight 92
23 years ago today, on the eve of January 8, 1989, British Midland Airways Flight 92 departed London…
January 1, 1929: LOT Polish Airlines began operations
Today marks the 93rd anniversary of one of the world’s oldest airlines, a founding member of International Air…
Planes that changed the industry | Quiz
Introducing any new commercial passenger aircraft is a significant event. After all, each new model alters aviation in…
The oldest operating aircraft | Quiz
During the global COVID-19 crisis, many airlines examined the case for retiring their oldest and least efficient aircraft.…