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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Tragedy In Namibia: The Crash Of LAM Mozambique Airlines Flight 470
A LAM Mozambique Airlines pilot forced an aircraft into the ground.
In Photos: The Convair CV-240 Family's Many Variants
The Convair CV-240 was produced for just seven years, but saw several variants and over 1,000 deliveries in that time.
54 Years On: What Happened To The Boeing 747 That Operated The Type's First Commercial Flight?
Looking back on a very special aviation anniversary.
No Longer In Service: The Story Of The Douglas DC-7
Douglas produced four different variants of the type, as well as designing an ultimately unbuilt fifth version.
A Look At Some Of Air Canada's Historical Innovations
From computerized reservation systems to non-smoking flights, Canada's flag carrier has a history of shaping aviation.
How Much Fuel Did Concorde Consume?
Fuel consumption up to four times that of the Boeing 747 was a problem throughout Concorde's operating life.
A Look At Why American Airlines Briefly Operated Classic Boeing 737s And The British Aerospace 146
The carrier operated these aircraft for less than a decade.
What Happened To Singapore Airlines' Boeing 737 Original Series Aircraft?
Singapore Airlines flew both the 737-100 and 737-200 variants.
What Happened To Pan Am's Boeing 747 Aircraft?
While most aircraft have been broken up or scrapped, a handful are preserved.
Aviastar-TU Flight 1906: The Tupolev Tu-204's First Hull Loss
Aviastar-TU flight 1906 crashed into a forest while trying to land at Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME).
Which Notable Aviation Records Did The English Electric Canberra Bomber Set?
The Canberra was quite the climber and endurance runner.
History: The Evolution Of American Airlines' Livery
AA's paint scheme has had several variations over the years.
Soviet Secret Weapon: The Story Of The Lavochkin La-5 Second World War Fighter
More than 9,900 examples of the type were built.
The Boeing 757: An Aircraft That Changed The Nature Of Flying To Hawaii
The plane ushered in new opportunities and possibilities in travel to and from the island-state.
Simulation Gone Wrong: The Crash Of Delta Air Lines Flight 9877
While performing a simulated landing, a Douglas DC-8 crashed in Louisiana, killing all onboard the aircraft and 13 people on the ground.
Pilot Breakdown: The Unusual Diversion Of JetBlue Flight 191
A story of how mental health can affect the flight deck.
Fleet History: When Northwest Airlines Used To Operate The Curtiss C-46
The C-46 had a short but fascinating life at the former US-based legacy carrier.
First British Jet Fighter: 5 Fun Facts About The Gloster Meteor
Eighty-two years after its first flight, the aircraft is still used as a testbed.