Historical Events tagged with "branson"

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Transportation & Infrastructure

Virgin Atlantic's Inaugural Flight to Newark

June 22nd, 1984 40 years ago

Virgin Atlantic launched its services with the first flight from London to Newark, marking a significant entry into the transatlantic air travel market. The flight, operated by a Boeing 747, was celebrated by passengers and the airline's team as a historical moment for aviation. Sir Richard Branson, the airline's founder, was present to inaugurate the new route, highlighting his entrepreneurial spirit and vision for the airline industry. This launch represented a new competition in the air travel sector, providing customers with additional choices in long-haul flights.

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