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Juan Olivert Serra & The Story Of Spain's First Powered Flight
Juan Olivert Serra studied engineering in Barcelona.
Casey Baldwin: The Story Of The First Canadian To Fly An Airplane
One of the earliest faces in aviation, helping to develop heavier-than-air flight.
On This Day In 1929 Delta Air Lines Operated Its First Flight
94 years ago today, Delta began its first commercial service, evolving from aerial crop dusting to one of the world's largest full-service carriers.
This Week In Aviation History: The Britten-Norman Islander's First Flight
The Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander has one of the longest production runs of any commercial aircraft.
On This Day In 2012 Lufthansa Introduced The Boeing 747-8 On Commercial Flights
The first Boeing 747-8 flight between Frankfurt and Washington DC took nearly eight hours.
China Eastern Conducts COMAC C919’s 1st Commercial Flight
China’s homegrown C919 aircraft officially enters the commercial aviation market.
This Week In Aviation History: The Dassault Mercure's First Flight
The Dassault Mercure was meant to be the Boeing 737’s competitor.
Kazakh LCC FlyArystan Operates Its 1st Airbus A320 Flights To India
The Kazakhstan-based carrier has commenced service to its first of several planned Indian destinations.
Airline Startup Of The Week: Ukraine's Supernova Airlines
The airline received its AOC in January and is beginning its services to nearby airports while waiting for Ukrainian airspace to reopen.
30 Years Ago Today The Fokker 70 Made Its First Flight
A history of the Dutch manufacturer's final product.
On This Day In 1955 Lufthansa Commenced Operations
From Airline to Group, where did the German flag carrier begin?
March 31st: A Key Anniversary For European Flag Carriers
These milestones significantly shaped the aviation industry and marked a turning point in European air travel.
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.
Xiamen Airlines' 1st Airbus A321neo Takes Commercial Flight
The plane is the first of many Airbus A320neo family aircraft to join the airline's fleet.
New Zealand's First Controlled Powered Flight Took Place 112 Years Ago Today
Take a look back at the historic flight, piloted by aviator Vivian Walsh.
Josef Christiaens: The First Pilot To Fly In Singapore
Before airports and runways were a thing, Josef flew from the grasslands meant for horses to gallop through.
Widely Rejected: Did Gustave Whitehead Fly Before The Wright Brothers?
There is no photographic evidence to suggest that Whitehead's aircraft took to the skies.
Wright Brothers Day: Celebrating The Anniversary Of The First Powered Heavier-Than-Air Flight
It is 119 years ago today that the Wright Brothers took their place in aviation history.
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.