A span of over 70 years today but with a link.
First off we have two aircraft making their maiden flights and in 1943 Lockheed put the first of one of the most beautiful looking aircraft into the skies - the L049 Constellation.
A number of further versions went on to be produced.
Next came the Hawker Siddeley Trident in 1962 with its groundbreaking autoland capability taken for granted today.
This aircraft although missing out on the sort of sales the 727 achieved went on to appear in further versions.
More on Cyprus Airways below!
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We fast forward now to witness the restarting of Indian Airline Vistara in 2015
2015 wasn't as good a year for Cyprus Airways however as the airline ceased trading after 60 years.
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