On November 4, 1932, the Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing made its first flight. Designed by Walter Beech and Ted Wells, this ...

Agricultural aviation began in 1921 with an experimental Curtiss JN-6 "Jenny" flight, quickly evolving into a specialized industry that included the precursor to Delta Air Lines. The industry saw ...

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

The Kansas Aviation Museum, housed in the historic Wichita Municipal Airport terminal building (completed 1935), showcases Wichita's and Kansas' rich aviation history, including artifacts, aircraft, ...

Paul Allen’s Visionary Spacecraft Launch Aircraft Has Perfect First Flight. The world’s largest aircraft, the Stratolaunch Launch Systems Stratolaunch, flew for the first time on Saturday, April 13, ...

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

Modern aircraft are testaments to engineering progress since the dawn of commercial aviation last century. However, there are some puzzling circumstances of planes that have gone missing. With ...

American Airlines is set to make aviation history when it launches the first international service of its game-changing ...

CHESTERFIELD, Mo. – The AirPower History Tour has arrived at the Spirit of St. Louis Airport, offering visitors a chance to experience World War II aviation history. The event features authentic World ...

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Gerald “Jerry” Yagen, founder of the Aviation Institute of Maintenance and Centura College, has made a $100 million gift to Virginia Beach‘s Military Aviation Museum, including his private collection ...