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 Mignet Flying Flea
On September 10, 1933, Henri Mignet's Flying Flea took to the skies, launching a homebuilt…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Mikoyan-Gurevich Ye-155-P1 Prototype
Discover the story of the Mikoyan-Gurevich Ye-155-P1, the prototype that led to the legendary MiG-25…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Gulfstream Peregrine 600
On May 22, 1981, the Gulfstream Peregrine 600 made its first flight as a prototype…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Antonov An-26 Nastia
On May 21, 1969, the Antonov An-26 Nastia first flew, introducing a rugged Soviet turboprop…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter
On May 20, 1965, the de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter first flew, beginning the…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Aerfer Sagittario 2
On May 19, 1956, the Aerfer Sagittario 2 made its first flight, later becoming the…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the CERVA CE.43 Guépard
On May 18, 1971, the CERVA CE.43 Guépard made its first flight as an all-metal…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Mooney M-18 Mite
On May 17, 1947, the Mooney M-18 Mite made its first flight, introducing a sleek…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Blériot Bl-110 Joseph Le Brix
On May 16, 1930, the Blériot Bl-110 Joseph Le Brix first flew, later setting major…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Miles M.100 Student
On May 15, 1957, the Miles M.100 Student made its first flight as a lightweight…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Arsenal VG-36
On May 14, 1940, the Arsenal VG-36 made its first flight as an improved French…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Spad S.61/5
On May 13, 1925, the Spad S.61/5 took flight as a development of the French…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Thorp T-18 Tiger
On May 12, 1964, the Thorp T-18 Tiger made its first flight, launching one of…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the SNCAC NC.150
On May 11, 1939, the SNCAC NC.150 made its first flight as an advanced French…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the de Havilland DH.114 Heron
On May 10, 1950, the de Havilland DH.114 Heron made its first flight, launching a…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the SECAN SUC-10 Courlis
On May 9, 1946, the SECAN SUC-10 Courlis made its first flight, introducing a distinctive…
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