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


On May 20, 1965, the de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter first flew, beginning the…
On May 19, 1956, the Aerfer Sagittario 2 made its first flight, later becoming the…
April 23, 1946 marked the first flight of the Bell L-39, an experimental aircraft used…
April 22, 1948 marked the first flight of the Lavochkin La-168, a Soviet swept-wing jet…
April 21, 1967 marked the first flight of the Rollason Beta, a British midget racer…
April 20, 1931 marked the Northrop Alpha’s entry into airline service, introducing a fast all-metal…
April 19, 1967 marked the first flight of the Breguet 941S, a STOL transport aircraft…
April 18, 1944 marked the first flight of the Ilyushin Il-10, a Soviet ground-attack aircraft…
April 17, 1958 marked the first flight of the LIPNUR NU-85 Belalang, an Indonesian trainer…
April 16, 1951 marked the first flight of the Morane-Saulnier MS.733 Alcyon, a French trainer…
April 15, 1942 marked the first flight of the Spitfire Mk Vb tropical, a modified…
April 14, 1918 marked the first U.S. Army Air Service aerial victories of World War…
April 13, 1931 marked the first flight of the Boeing YB-9, the first all-metal monoplane…
April 12, 1938 marked the first flight of the Aubert PA-20 Cigale, a French light…
April 11, 1937 marked the first flight of the Junkers Ju 89, a German heavy…
April 10, 1949 marked the first flight of the Armstrong Whitworth AW.55 Apollo, a British…
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