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History

This year marks 120 years since the Wright Brothers' 1st flight, and an awful lot has happened in those years. On this page, you can find thousands of stories looking at the history of the industry.

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A LAPA Boeing 737-200 taxiing to the gate. 1
What Happened To Argentina’s LAPA?

LAPA was an Argentinian airline that flew between 1977 and 2003.

A British Airways Concorde taxiing to the gate. 1
Throwback: 5 Famous Frequent Concorde Passengers

Concorde's celebrity passenger list was long and distinguished.

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A Dan-Air de Havilland Comet parked at an airport. 1
Largely Forgotten: The Tragedy Of Dan-Air Flight 1903

An unfortunate navigational error led to the incident.

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A Monarch Airbus A320 Taxiing to the runway. 1
A Virgin Atlantic Vickers Viscount parked at an airport. 1
Qatar Gulfstream G650ER 1
An Iberia Boeing 757 flying in the sky. 1
What Became Of Iberia's Boeing 757s?

Iberia operated a fleet of 757s between 1993 and 2006.

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A China Southern Boeing 757 as it's landing. 1
What Happened To China Southern's Boeing 757s?

The carrier's relationship with the type lasted for around three decades.

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Japan Airlines DC-10 1
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BA 747-200 G-BDXN at LHR 1
British Airways Flight 009 - A Cabin Crew Perspective

The Boeing 747 that became a glider over the Indian Ocean...

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How A US Military Contract Helped Bring About The Boeing 747's Famous Hump

The distinguishable design was ultimately rejected by the Air Force but led to the major success of a revolutionary airliner

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Boeing 787 1
The Boeing Sonic Cruiser - The 787 Alternative Which Got Cut

What was the Boeing Sonic Cruiser? And how did it lead to the 787 Dreamliner?

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Gulf Air Airbus A320 1
Gulf Air Flight 072: Bahrain's Deadliest Air Accident

It is approaching 23 years since the crash occurred.

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What Happened To Early UK Low-Cost Carrier AB Airlines?

An early pioneer of the low-cost model in Europe, the airline would not last long enough to benefit from the phenomenon.

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Mandarin Airlines MD-11 1
24 Years Ago: China Airlines Flight 642 Crashes In Hong Kong

The flight was attempting to touch down in strong winds when it crashed.

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Street view of San Francisco International Airport passenger terminal at dusk with vehicles parked in front 1
When Were San Francisco International Airport’s Various Runways & Terminals Opened?

The airport’s facilities have evolved over 90 years to accommodate increasing air travel.

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5 Notable Aviation Pioneers That History Forgot

We, humans, have been trying to fly since the late 1700s.

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Ryanair Boeing 737-800 1
Ryanair Flight 4102: The Irish Low Cost Carrier's Only Hull Loss

The incident occurred in Rome more than a decade ago.

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Irish Jumbos: The Story Of Aer Lingus' Boeing 747 Fleet

Did you know that the airline flew Boeing's iconic double-decker?

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