Today in Aviation History

Each day brings a new piece of aviation history to reflect on. Whether it’s a significant milestone or a quiet moment in time, the history of flight is rich with stories that shaped the skies we know today. Join us as we celebrate the moments that made aviation what it is

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Today In Aviation History: May 2nd First Flight of the Bolkhovitinov DB-A

May 2, 1935 marked the first flight of the Bolkhovitinov DB-A, a Soviet long-range heavy…

Amreetam Basu

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Miles M.35 Libellula

May 1, 1942 marked the first flight of the Miles M.35 Libellula, an experimental twin-wing…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Nord 2100 Norazur

April 30, 1947 marked the first flight of the Nord 2100 Norazur, a French light…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Piper PA-48 Enforcer

April 29, 1971 marked the first flight of the Piper PA-48 Enforcer, a turboprop close…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fokker F28-2000

April 28, 1971 marked the first flight of the Fokker F28-2000, an extended variant of…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Supermarine Type 525

April 27, 1954 marked the first flight of the Supermarine Type 525, a British naval…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Potez 53

April 26, 1933 marked the first flight of the Potez 53, a French racing aircraft…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the FFA P-16

April 25, 1955 marked the first flight of the FFA P-16, a Swiss prototype jet…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the PZL-104 Wilga

April 24, 1962 marked the first flight of the PZL-104 Wilga, a rugged STOL utility…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Bell L-39

April 23, 1946 marked the first flight of the Bell L-39, an experimental aircraft used…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Lavochkin La-168

April 22, 1948 marked the first flight of the Lavochkin La-168, a Soviet swept-wing jet…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Rollason Beta

April 21, 1967 marked the first flight of the Rollason Beta, a British midget racer…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: Northrop Alpha Enters Airline Service

April 20, 1931 marked the Northrop Alpha’s entry into airline service, introducing a fast all-metal…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Production Breguet 941S

April 19, 1967 marked the first flight of the Breguet 941S, a STOL transport aircraft…

Austin Hancock