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KLM Celebrates 100 Years of Flying—as KLM

One of the newer aircraft in the KLM fleet, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, lands at Schiphol airport. KLM
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Key Takeaways:

  • KLM, the national flag carrier for the Netherlands, is celebrating 100 years of flying under the same business name, "Royal Dutch Airlines."
  • The airline holds significant historical achievements, including its Douglas DC-2 "Uiver" winning the restricted category of the 1934 London-Melbourne MacRobertson Air Race.
  • Today, KLM operates a modern fleet and is marking its centenary with special celebrations, including the creation of a unique Delftware miniature house.
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The national flag carrier for the Netherlands, KLM, has flown that flag now for 100 years, not only with a royal blessing, but also a number of other firsts and records to its credit.

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