History

It has been over 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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The Gloster Meteor: A Closer Look At Britain's 1st Jet Fighter

This article investigates Britain's first jet fighter. Also, a member of an RAF unit that worked on the Meteor tells about a crash.

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Way Back: 10 Early Airline Websites From The 1990s

Early airline websites started as static pages with flight schedules and fares but later evolved to include basic booking systems.

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10 Can't-Miss Military Planes On Display At The US Air Force National Museum

The US Air Force Museum boasts the world's greatest aircraft displays with some of its rarest and most iconic aircraft.

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American Airlines Arena 2.0? How It Could Make A Comeback

The airline could return to having naming rights to two popular sporting venues.

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10 Notable Defunct US & UK Military Aircraft Manufacturers We Miss

The names of the most iconic aircraft manufacturers of WWII and the Cold War have now passed into history.

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How Alaska Airlines' Livery Has Become A Fan Favorite

The carrier updated its livery in 2015, and 10 years later, it's still a fan-favorite.

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What Caused The 10 Deadliest Aviation Accidents?

The deadliest aviation accident occurred almost 50 years ago in the Canaries when two Boeing 747s collided.

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What Caused The Crash Of BOAC Flight 911?

Tokyo had been facing challenging weather conditions caused by a cold front for several days, including a steep pressure gradient.

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The Other Time A Plane Flipped Over: The Story Of FedEx Flight 80

What happened to FedEx Flight 80?

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Banana Planes: When & Why Did Spirit Airlines Introduce Its Yellow Paint Scheme?

Spirit Airlines has always been a carrier that looks to turn heads, and the liveries are no different.

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Wow: 5 Remarkable Flying Wing Aircraft Designs

Flying wing bombers nearly entered service during WWII and soon after, however, they would become reality until the B-2 in the 1990s.

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The Evolution Of Airbus Aircraft: From The A300 To The A350XWB

Since the introduction of the A300, Airbus has delivered 16,000 aircraft and has become the world's largest commercial jet maker.

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How Dubai International Airport Grew To Become The 2nd Busiest In The World

The Middle Eastern hub is a key point of transit for passengers flying between Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.

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The Evolution Of Boeing Commercial Jets: From The 707 To The 777X

The American planemaker has come a long way since the 707 first flew more than 67 years ago.

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The Time A Hawker Sea Fury Propeller Fighter Took Down A MiG-15 Jet

The improbable story of a less capable fighter that was able to beat a foe with state-of-the-art technology.

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Why The Piper Archer Is A Popular Trainer Aircraft

The Piper Archer provides a balance of safety, reliability, performance, and cost-effectiveness.

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The Time Sir Richard Branson Helped Virgin America 'Free Love Field' In Dallas

Virgin America took on two of the largest airlines in the US as part of the campaign.

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The Story Of Baby Blue 2: Commercial Aviation's Longest-Ever Nonstop Flight

The flight from Hong Kong to London, the 'wrong way round', remains the longest-ever flight by a commercial aircraft.

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9 Defunct European Airlines With Distinctive Liveries We Miss

Throwback to nine defunct carriers whose unique aircraft colors have disappeared from Europe’s runways and why they went the way of the dodo bird.

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How The 4th Busiest US Airport Got Its Name

A brief look into the history of fourth largest airport in the United States.

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