Over 150,000 Flights: Airlines Just Flew The Busiest Day In Recorded History

Last week was a busy one in the world of aviation for several reasons. Airshow enthusiasts descended on events such as Farnborough and Oshkosh in their thousands, while Qantas and Airbus made history with a record-breaking nonstop A350-1000ULR test flight from Toulouse to Melbourne. However, on a wider level, the airline industry as a whole also made headlines with a record-setting day.