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December 9, 2015 3:33 pm ET -
TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Mesaba Airlines
In 1944, Gordy Newstrom founded Mesaba Aviation for the purpose of transporting employees of the Blandin Paper Mill Company. It would not be long, however, until the small Minnesota-based company would expand to become a much more significant presence in…
December 8, 2015 5:35 pm ET -
Boeing Rolls Out First 737 MAX 8
On December 8, 2015, Boeing officially rolled out the 737 MAX 8. The newest member of the 737 family was proudly revealed to a large group of Boeing employees, marking a very special day for Boeing. Photo gallery of the #737MAX…
November 30, 2015 6:22 pm ET -
Final C-17 Globemaster III Departs From Long Beach
On November 29, 2015, the last ever C-17 Globemaster III military airlifter departed Boeing's Long Beach, California production plant. This take off marks the end of the C-17 production era, along with all aircraft production in Long Beach. Prior to…
November 23, 2015 3:19 pm ET -
Virgin Atlantic: Challenging the British Airways Dominance
For years, the British international market was dominated by British Airways and its predecessors, B.O.A.C and B.E.A. Few carriers had tried to nudge into this stronghold, but most faded out into the history books. However, one remains strong and flying…
November 18, 2015 9:32 pm ET -
TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Southern Airways
Southern Airways' history dates back to 1936, when Frank Hulse and Ike Jones purchased a controlling stake in flight school Southern Airways of Georgia. In 1944, the regional carrier finally received certification to operate as an airline. On June 10,…