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
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Bernard SIMB V.2
Discover the Bernard SIMB V.2, the French racing aircraft that first flew on October 2,…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Beechcraft Model 34 Twin-Quad
Learn about the Beechcraft Model 34 Twin-Quad, the innovative postwar commuter aircraft that first flew…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Curtiss HA
March 21, 1918 marked the first flight of the Curtiss HA, a U.S. seaplane fighter…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the IAR-822
March 20, 1970 marked the first flight of the Romanian-built IAR-822, an agricultural aircraft developed…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the IAI Astra
March 19, 1984 marked the first flight of the IAI Astra, a twin-engine business jet…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Tupolev Tu-28
On March 18, 1961, the Tupolev Tu-28 (Tu-128) interceptor made its first flight. The Soviet…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Bell X-22
On March 17, 1966, the Bell X-22 made its first flight, testing an experimental V/STOL…
Today In Aviation History: First US Military Aircraft Mission over Foreign Territory
On March 16, 1916, the U.S. Army’s 1st Aero Squadron flew its first military mission…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Sikorsky MH-53
On March 15, 1967, the Sikorsky MH-53 first flew. The heavy helicopter later became the…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Parnall Pike N202
On March 14, 1927, the Parnall Pike N202 reconnaissance aircraft made its first flight. Designed…
Today In Aviation History: Airspeed AS.57 Ambassador Enters Service with British European Airways
On March 13, 1952, the Airspeed AS.57 Ambassador entered airline service with British European Airways,…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas Cloudster II
On March 12, 1947, the Douglas Cloudster II made its first flight, testing an unusual…
Today In Aviation History: Avro 652 Begins Service with Imperial Airways
On March 11, 1935, the Avro 652 entered passenger service with Imperial Airways, a small…
Today In Aviation History: First Night Flight Achieved
On March 10, 1910, French aviator Émile Aubrun completed the world’s first night flight in…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Dassault Mirage 4000
On March 9, 1979, the Dassault Mirage 4000 made its first flight. The twin-engine prototype…
Today In Aviation History: Raymonde de Laroche Becomes World’s First Licensed Woman Pilot
On March 8, 1910, Raymonde de Laroche became the world’s first licensed woman pilot, earning…
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