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This is a list of aviation-related events from 2002:
Contents
Events
A depression in North American commercial aviation begins in the aftermath of economic recession and the September 11 attacks.March
- March 4 - Ansett (Mark II) permanently ceases operations.
- March 31 - Swiss International Air Lines begins operations, taking over many routes from bankrupt Swissair.
July
- July 29 - Vanguard Airlines ceases operations. The next day it files for reorganization under Chapter 11 of US bankruptcy law.
- July 17 - Midway Airlines suspends operations.
August
- August 10 - US Airways files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
- August 13 - Midway Airlines files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
October
- October 18 - Boeing reveals its Bird of Prey stealth technology demonstrator, which has conducted a number of flights during the period 1996 to 1999.
November
- November 6 - National Airlines, already operating under Chapter 11 bankruptcy, permanently ceases operations.
- November 18 - American Airlines and British Airways announce plans to codeshare some transatlantic flights, but the partnership is heavily restricted by US regulators.
December
- December 9 - United Airlines files for Chapter 11 reorganization, the largest airline bankruptcy in US history.
First flights
February
- February 11 - Airbus A340-500
July
Entered service
- Airbus A340-600 with Virgin Atlantic Airways
March
- March 18 - HAL Dhruv with the Indian Coast Guard
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