Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Aubert PA-20 Cigale

April 12, 1938 marked the first flight of the Aubert PA-20 Cigale, a French light…

Austin Hancock

The Day the Air Force Bombed Montana

Discover the remarkable true story of when a U.S. Army Air Corps B-17 bombed ice…

Michael W. Michelsen Jr.

Call to Action: Why Saving Burke Lakefront Airport Means Saving The Cleveland National Air Show

The Cleveland National Air Show and Burke Lakefront Airport face closure. Learn why this issue…

Kevin Wilkins

Barnstormer-USA and Romain Hugault Unveil “Burma Banshees” Collection Ahead of Sun ’n Fun

Barnstormer-USA partners with Romain Hugault on the “Burma Banshees” T-shirt, inspired by WWII P-40 Warhawks,…

Moreno Aguiari

Vulcan to the Sky Trust Update – Strong Public Engagement in March

Vulcan to the Sky Trust reports strong March engagement, with public events, STEM outreach, and…

Amreetam Basu

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Junkers Ju 89

April 11, 1937 marked the first flight of the Junkers Ju 89, a German heavy…

Austin Hancock

From Soviet Military Pilot to Ha Long Bay Landmark: The Unlikely Legacy of Gherman Titov

Ti Top Island in Ha Long Bay is named after Soviet cosmonaut Gherman Titov, linking…

Paola Bertoni

Travel For Aircraft Bookshelf – Passenger Flying Boats by Leslie Dawson

A richly illustrated review of Passenger Flying Boats by Leslie Dawson, exploring the golden age…

Joe May

Flight Test Files: C-141A Starlifter – The Birth of the Jet Age Cargo Giant

C-141A Starlifter supported NASA’s Project Eclipse, proving tow-launch concepts for reusable space vehicles and advancing…

Kapil Kajal

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Douglas A-24A-DE Banshee, s/n 42-60817

A detailed profile of Douglas A-24A Banshee 42-60817, tracing its WWII service, civilian roles, and…

Adam Estes