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On This Day: June 22, 1984 – Virgin Atlantic Airways Takes Its First Flight

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On This Day: June 22, 1984 – Virgin Atlantic Airways Takes Its First Flight.

On this day June 22, 1984, Virgin Atlantic Airways launched its maiden flight, traveling from London’s Gatwick Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. Founded by Richard Branson, the airline entered the aviation industry with a bold vision: to make flying fun, stylish, and customer focused during a time when air travel was becoming increasingly commercial and impersonal.

Virgin Atlantic made an immediate impression with its modern fleet, youthful energy, and unique...
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