From our first flight in 1947 to today. Here are some of the major milestones in the history of Edinburgh Airport.

September 2009: A study by Scottish Enterprise shows that the development of Edinburgh Airport could boost Scotland's economy by an astonishing £867 million per year.

The Airbus A380, the world's largest commercial airliner, makes its first ever appearance in Scotland with a flight over Edinburgh Airport.

July 2009: Edinburgh Airport enjoys the busiest day in its 30 years, bucking a trend that has seen passenger numbers at most UK airports decline.

June 2009: 'Topping out' ceremony for the new departure lounge with Scottish Secretary Jim Murphy MP.

May 2009: New consolidated car rental centre opens.

September 2008: BAA appoints Gordon Dewar as Managing Director of Edinburgh Airport.

May 2007: We celebrate our 30th anniversary.

January 2007: We announce the appointment of David Johnson as Edinburgh Airport's new Managing Director.

December 2006: Scotland's First Minister opens our new terminal extension.

June 2006: Ferrovial takes control of BAA and all our airports.

November 2005: New £10million state-of-the-art air traffic control tower opens.

August 2005: We launch our outline masterplan.

May 2005: Noise assistance scheme is launched.

September 2004: New £20million multi-storey car park opens, providing 2,000 additional spaces.

1977: Edinburgh Airport is opened by The Queen.

1971: Edinburgh Airport is taken over by BAA (previously the British Airports Authority). Originally the airfield was the site of a First World War aerodrome, later to become RAF Turnhouse. The original facility was sited close to the main East Coast railway line and aircraft arrived in crates on trains, were assembled and sent into action from the grass strip. Turnhouse Aerodrome was established for the Royal Flying Corps in 1915. For many years it fulfilled a military role before responsibility was handed from the Ministry of Defence to the Ministry of Aviation in 1960.

1966: A separate body known as the British Airports Authority is set up. The organisation will remain government-owned until privatisation as BAA in July 1987.

1947: The first shuttle service linking Edinburgh with London takes off, operated by British European Airways.