On November 2, 1947, Howard Hughes flew the H-4 Hercules-known as the "Spruce Goose"-for the first and only time. Built ...

On October 31, 1943, the Budd RB Conestoga flew for the first time. Built from stainless steel during World War II, this rare ...

Aviation is portrayed as a profound human passion and historical journey, encompassing dreams, challenges, and significant societal impact, beyond just its technical and engineering feats. The article ...

Huge losses ensued for the commercial airline sector and hundreds of staff were made redundant or furloughed during COVID-19 pandemic The long and illustrious history of the aviation industry has been ...

Over the past 80 years, the air forces of the world have ripped through the skies in five generations of jet fighters. The common denominator of all five generations is the jet engine, an invention so ...

The museum’s newest exhibit is about Columbia Air Center, the nation’s first licensed Black-owned and operated airport and ...

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McKeesport native Helen Richey became the first woman to fly a commercial airliner to deliver mail and transport passengers. She was part of what was known as the “air-minded movement.” Richey and ...

Aviation enthusiasts with time on their hands during the Covid-19 pandemic have kept busy scanning sales listings of classic, museum-worthy aircraft. Some are fueled by the investment opportunity, ...

The National Aviation Hall of Fame's 61st Enshrinement Dinner & Ceremony is scheduled for September 19 in Wichita, Kansas, to celebrate aviation legends. The event will enshrine six individuals as the ...