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 Gourdou-Leseurre GL-813 HY
On October 22, 1934, the Gourdou-Leseurre GL-813 HY took flight, marking a key chapter in…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Yakovlev Yak-40 Codling
On October 21, 1966, the Yakovlev Yak-40 made its first flight, becoming the world's first…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Ader Éole (Avion)
On October 9, 1890, Clément Ader's steam-powered Éole reportedly achieved one of aviation's earliest powered…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the RFB (Rhein-Flugzeugbau) Fanliner
Learn about the RFB Fanliner, the innovative German experimental aircraft that first flew on October…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Learjet 23 Prototype
Discover the story of the Learjet 23's first flight in 1963 and how William P.…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the FMA IA 63 Pampa
Learn about the first flight of the FMA IA 63 Pampa, Argentina's advanced jet trainer…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Shin Meiwa PX-S
Discover the Shin Meiwa US-1A's origins with the first flight of the PX-S on October…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Curtiss NC-1
Explore the history of the Curtiss NC-1, the giant U.S. Navy flying boat that first…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Martinsyde F.3
Learn about the Martinsyde F.3, the British fighter that first flew on October 3, 1917,…
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 Opel RAK.1
Discover the story of the Opel RAK.1, the world's first purpose-built rocket-powered aircraft, which made…
Today In Aviation History: Supermarine S.6B Sets FAI World Speed Record
Learn how the Supermarine S.6B set a new world airspeed record on September 29, 1931.…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Avia B.35
Discover the Avia B.35, the advanced Czechoslovak fighter that first flew on September 28, 1938.…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the BAC TSR-2
Learn about the BAC TSR-2, the advanced British strike aircraft that first flew on September…
Today In Aviation History: Concorde Makes Its First Non-Stop Atlantic Crossing
Discover how Concorde completed its first non-stop Atlantic crossing on September 26, 1973. The landmark…
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