Aviation Museum News

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Newark Air Museum Winter Conservation Work Advances on Canberra WV787 and Other Key Aircraft

Newark Air Museum volunteers continue winter conservation work on Canberra B.2 (Mod) WV787, Jaguar T.2A…

Moreno Aguiari

Cradle of Aviation Museum Unveils Fokker D.VII Replica

After over ten years of work, the Cradle of Aviation Museum is set to unveil…

Adam Estes

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force to Hold H+STEM Day on January 31

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force will host an H+STEM Day on…

Amreetam Basu

Commemorative Air Force Partners with CORGI to Launch New Die-Cast Model Series Celebrating Historic Aircraft

The Commemorative Air Force and CORGI announce a new die-cast model series featuring historic CAF…

Moreno Aguiari

Yorkshire Air Museum Marks Milestone Year With Record Visitors and Major Restorations

The Yorkshire Air Museum celebrates a milestone year with nearly 70,000 visitors in 2025, major…

Amreetam Basu

National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force Celebrates the 84th Anniversary of the Mighty Eighth

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force celebrates the 84th anniversary of the…

Moreno Aguiari

The Museum of Flight Explores the Future of Space Nuclear Power on January 31

The Museum of Flight hosts Dr. Roger Myers on January 31 for a talk exploring…

Amreetam Basu

One Last Flight: WWII PBY Catalina Airlifted by CH-47 Chinook Over Whidbey Island

In a rare and highly publicized move, a WWII veteran PBY Catalina makes one last…

Adam Estes

Vulcan to the Sky Trust Names Craig Shepherd as New Chief Executive

Vulcan to the Sky Trust appoints Craig Shepherd as its new Chief Executive to lead…

Amreetam Basu

Discovery Stays Put: NASA Halts Plan to Move Space Shuttle from Smithsonian

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has stopped efforts to relocate Space Shuttle Discovery from the Smithsonian…

Moreno Aguiari

First 2026 Avro Vulcan XH558 Ground-Run Experience Dates Now Available

The Vulcan to the Sky Trust has confirmed dates for Avro Vulcan XH558’s 2026 engine…

Amreetam Basu

Air Zoo to Hold 5th Annual Ice Cream Challenge on Saturday, January 17

The Air Zoo in Kalamazoo hosts its fifth annual Ice Cream Challenge on January 17,…

Amreetam Basu

The Museum of Flight’s Summer Camp Registration Opens on February 20

The Museum of Flight opens registration for its 2025 Aerospace Camp Experience on February 20,…

Amreetam Basu

The Museum of Flight Honors the Crews of Apollo 1, Challenger, and Columbia During NASA’s Day of Remembrance

The Museum of Flight marks NASA’s Day of Remembrance with special displays honoring the crews…

Amreetam Basu