An 18th century French balloon becomes the first military aviation vehicle, SAAB is founded in Sweden, a 777 sets a round-the-world speed record, Rakesh Sharma becomes the first Indian to visit space, and more...
Beginning June 1, 2010, Iceland Express will fly from Keflavik, Iceland (KEF) to Newark New Jersey (EWR) four times a week using a leased 757-200 from Astraeus.
Boeing flies the 737 for the first time, the first British-built Concorde flies, the Tupolev Tu-114 sets a world speed record for props, a Japanese plane flies to London, and more...