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A Lufthansa Airbus A380 on the apron in Miami.
Throwback: Lufthansa's First Airbus A380 Service To And From Miami

It has been 13 years since Lufthansa began operating the Airbus A380 on its Frankfurt-Miami route.

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Alaska Airlines first Boeing 737 MAX 8 N801AK.
Alaska Airlines To Inaugurate Its Boeing 737 MAX 8 Tomorrow From Seattle To Los Angeles

The flight was set for February 15th, but the airline confirmed it will take place on Tuesday.

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American Airlines DC-10-10 on the ground
50 Years Ago Today: DFW’s First Commercial Flight

Half a century ago, American Airlines Flight 341 became the first commercial flight to leave rubber on the DFWs runway.

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ITA Airways Airbus A321neo taking off.
ITA Airways Officially Begins Daily Airbus A321neo Service Between Rome And London

Seating nearly 170 passengers, the aircraft is said to provide the highest levels of comfort.

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Flight Review: United Airlines Inaugural Airbus A321neo Service

This is the first Airbus aircraft United has received in over two decades.

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ITA Airways Airbus A330-900neo at Rome–Fiumicino International Airport.
ITA Airways Launches New Route To Rio De Janeiro

The new route has a daily flight, adding to a sizeable operation between Italy and South America.

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ANA's New Air Japan Subsidiary Is Hiring Pilots & Cabin Crew

The recruitment drive is on for Japan's newest airline.

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IndiGo ATR aircraft
First Flight Lands At Shivamogga’s Kuvempu Airport In India

IndiGo has started serving Shivamogga from Bengaluru with a daily service.

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4 Years On: Looking Back At British Airways' Inaugural Airbus A350 Flight

What Is It Like Travelling On An Inaugural Flight?

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One Air's first commercial 747F flight prepares to depart from Jinan-Shandong
History At Heathrow: UK Cargo Carrier One Air Operates Its Inaugural Flight

The new British cargo carrier is already establishing itself in critical, competitive markets.

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ITA Airways Airbus A350
ITA Airways Operates Its Inaugural San Francisco Airbus A350 Flight

The carrier will fly from Rome to San Francisco up to five times per week with its Airbus A350 aircraft.

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A Virgin Atlantic 747-200 flying above the clouds.
On This Day In 1984 Virgin Atlantic Operated Its First Flight

It is 39 years since 'Maiden Voyager' operated the airline's inaugural revenue service from London to New York.

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Vietjet Airbus A330-300.
VietJet Celebrates The First Nonstop Flight Between Vietnam And Queensland

The service is expected to boost the local economy and cater to international travel demand.

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WestJet Cargo Inaugural Freighter Lands
WestJet Cargo Commences Service With Boeing 737-800

The first flight comes as the airline is already looking to expand its freighter services.

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British Airways' inaugural flight to Aruba
British Airways Inaugurates 2 New Caribbean Routes

The carrier's two new routes bring its Caribbean and Mexico network to a total of 17 destinations.

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Emirates Airbus A380
Glasgow Airport Has Welcomed Snoop Dogg & The A380 With Bagpipes

Two special guests have touched down in Glasgow this month - which one would you rather see?

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A Norse Atlantic Airways Boeing 787 on final approach.
Norse Atlantic Becomes The 7th Airline Connecting Paris & New York

The airline now offers five European destinations from New York this summer.

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SkyAlps Inaugurates 1st Flight To Belgium's Antwerp Airport

The inaugural flight touched down at approximately 16:26.

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Boeing 767 Landing Silhouette
Startup Challenge Airlines Moves Historic Flemish Tapestries On First Flight

Challenge Airlines MT carried precious ancient cargo on its inaugural flight.

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United Airlines Gets Heroes Welcome On First Flight From Washington To Cape Town

The new flight service to Cape Town will complement United Airlines' Newark-Cape Town service.

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