3 Maiden Flights in One Day!

31st March 2017 was quite a momentous day for the aviation industry! Three major aircraft manufacturers – Airbus, Antonov & Boeing – were involved in major milestones with the maiden flights of their latest aircraft, the A319neo, An-132D & 787-10!

Let’s take an indepth look at the day’s events!

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Interesting information. The wing flex on the 787 picture within the article is amazing. Also a good shot of the tilt gear on that plane. Thanks for sharing this.

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That will go down in history! This would I think be the most maiden flights a day world record.

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I really loved yesterday. Despite all the April fools stuff there were some amazing stuff going on…stuff that was not a joke. Thanks for sharing this! Hope your day is going amazing!

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I only thought there were 2! Well, that’s amazing, and a coincidence to all be on April Fools?

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It was on 31st March actually 😂

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I think everyone here knows that the airbus test was a bust and the Boeing was a success.

If it’s not Boeing, I’m not going.

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No major news companies reported the An-132 flight :(
And thanks guys @david.harper @SkyHighGuys

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