Xiamen Airlines' 1st Airbus A321neo Takes Commercial Flight
The plane is the first of many Airbus A320neo family aircraft to join the airline's fleet.
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New Zealand's First Controlled Powered Flight Took Place 112 Years Ago Today
Take a look back at the historic flight, piloted by aviator Vivian Walsh.
Josef Christiaens: The First Pilot To Fly In Singapore
Before airports and runways were a thing, Josef flew from the grasslands meant for horses to gallop through.
Widely Rejected: Did Gustave Whitehead Fly Before The Wright Brothers?
There is no photographic evidence to suggest that Whitehead's aircraft took to the skies.
Wright Brothers Day: Celebrating The Anniversary Of The First Powered Heavier-Than-Air Flight
It is 119 years ago today that the Wright Brothers took their place in aviation history.
How George & Florence Taylor Became Australia's First Heavier-Than-Air Pilots
The flights were made in a glider similar to the one the Wright brothers used.
Air Greenland's One And Only Airbus A330-800 Takes First Test Flight
Another major step for AIr Greenland's upcoming next-generation widebody has been achieved.
On This Day In 1959 The Antonov An-24 Made Its First Flight
Many An-24s are still flying today.
Which Airlines Fly Passenger Airbus A300s In 2022?
If you have ever wanted to fly on an Airbus A300, it is still possible if you go to Iran.
50 Years Ago Today The Airbus A300 Made Its First Flight
The world’s first widebody twinjet aircraft, the Airbus A300, performed its maiden flight on October 28th, 1972.
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Where It All Began: Visiting The Wright Brothers National Memorial
Everything we cover on Simple Flying comes back to two men, one day on a beach in North Carolina.
34 Years Ago Today The Ilyushin Il-96 Made Its First Flight
The Ilyushin Il-96 was supposed to be a competition for Boeing and Airbus long-haul aircraft.
What Happened To The Bombardier CSeries' First Test Aircraft?
The plane was also known as FTV1.
Boeing's Outsize 'Dreamlifter' Freighter Made Its First Flight On This Day In 2006
A look at why Boeing built the Dreamlifter using ex-passenger 747s.
The Boeing 717 Took Its First Flight 24 Years Ago
How the MD-95 found sucess as the Boeing 717.
Hong Kong Startup Greater Bay Airlines Takes To The Skies
The carrier started commercial operations with a flight to Bangkok.
Restored Air North DC-3 Takes Flight After Over A Decade
The plane had been grounded for over a decade before it returned to the sky
This Week In Aviation History: The Britten-Norman Islander's First Flight
The Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander has one of the longest production runs of any commercial aircraft.
The First Airbus A321XLR Flight Could Take Place Next Week
The highly-anticipated Airbus A321XLR was shown off in its freshly-painted livery at the beginning of May. It could be flying next week...
Another Airbus A350-1000 Built For Qatar Airways Takes First Flight
Despite the carrier not taking delivery of any A350s for 18 months now, Airbus is proceeding with the airline's order.