The Boeing 747 flies for the first time.
The “Jumbo Jet” was the world’s largest passenger aircraft at the time.
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The world's largest twinjet (Boeing 777) takes off on its maiden flight.
A China Airlines jumbo jet breaks apart in mid-air.
The world's largest twin-engine airliner completed its first trip.
The worst air crash involving a Boeing 737 kills 158 in India.
Asiana Airlines Flight 214 crash lands in San Francisco International Airport.
