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Stratolaunch, the largest aircraft in the world, performed the second test flight
Stratolaunch, the world's largest wing-sized aircraft, made its second test flight after being detained on the ground for more than two years. The plane took off on April 29, 2021 from Mojave Air and Space Port in California…
JetBlue received the first Airbus A321LR aircraft configured with an Airspace cabin
On April 29, 2021, JetBlue (JBLU) received the first Airbus A321LR aircraft configured with the Airspace cabin created by Airbus, which will be used for the airline's first transatlantic service to London in the summer of 2021.
A Boeing 787 Dreamliner EL AL was escorted by fighter jets across Europe
A Boeing 787 Dreamliner belonging to the Israeli airline EL AL was escorted by fighter jets, across Europe, after the pilot announced a possible bomb on board the aircraft. The Boeing 787-9 was performing a flight that took off from…
GullivAir operated first flight with new ATR 72-600 aircraft (LZ-DAH)
On April 29, 2021, the Bulgarian airline GullivAir operated the first flight with the new aircraft ATR 72-600 (LZ-DAH). It was the demonstration flight, indicative GBG501, on the route Sofia-Burgas. It was performed in front of those from Civil…
KLM is modernizing the interior of 14 Boeing 737-800 aircraft
KLM has begun modernizing the cockpit of 14 Boeing 737-800 aircraft, both in Business Class and Economy Class. Refurbished aircraft, mainly used for European flights, offer passengers more comfort and style and
April 23 in aviation: Airbus delivered the first A300-600F aircraft to FedEx; first flight of…
April 23, 1919 - The North Sea Aerial Navigation Company flew between Leeds and Houndslow in a former Blackburn RT.1 military aircraft. Photo source:
April 22 in aviation: Boeing Vertol 107-II made the first flight; UK and France ordered four…
On April 22, 1958, the Boeing Vertol 107-II prototype made its first flight to Philadelphia. Both the Vertol 107 and the military version - CH-46 Sea Knight - continue to serve worldwide. ...
April 21 in aviation: the first news filmed from the air; Sukhoi Superjet 100 made the first flight…
On April 21, 1914, the first news was filmed from the air by cameraman BC Hucks, who was working on the Warwick Bioscope Chronicle Film in England. It flew to an altitude of 400 meters from the royal yacht, on board which to…
April 20 in aviation: the first postal route to Cape Town; a new distance record with the balloon.
On April 20, 1932, an Imperial Airways Handley Page HP42 aircraft named "Helena" departed from Croydon, England, for Paris, in the first leg of the company's new postal service to Cape Town. Photo source:
April 19 in aviation: IATA was established; Green Light World flight around the world
On April 19, 1945, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) was born, an inter-air body that sets fares and ensures cooperation on safety procedures. IATA succeeded the Association…
Romania carries out humanitarian mission to India, a country severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic
A C-130 Hercules aircraft of the Romanian Air Force took off today, April 28, to the Republic of India, in a humanitarian assistance mission for the emergency transport of medical equipment for this country, seriously…
Delta Air Lines will equip almost the entire fleet with the best Wi-Fi connection
Whether we are at home, at work or on the go, the ways we use our personal devices are evolving rapidly. The need for fast and reliable connectivity has never been more important. For this reason,…
