Aviation Museum News

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Construction Concludes on Los Angeles’ Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center

After years of dedicated work, Los Angeles' California Science Center prepares to open the new…

Adam Estes

National Museum of the USAF Set to Refurbish Douglas XB-42 Mixmaster

The National Museum of the USAF begins work on restoring the last Douglas XB-42 Mixmaster,…

Adam Estes

Imperial War Museum Duxford Outlines 2026 Flying Season Events

Imperial War Museum Duxford has announced its 2026 flying season, featuring major air shows and…

Amreetam Basu

Air Force Museum of New Zealand Offers Support for Combat-Veteran de Havilland Mosquito Project

In an exciting new development, the Air Force Museum of New Zealand announces a partnership…

Adam Estes

Strongman vs. Bomber – Who Will Win?

A strongman from Kingston upon Hull will attempt to pull a 17-ton Handley Page Halifax…

Moreno Aguiari

The First Flight Society Marks Wilbur Wright’s Birthday, Raises Over $7,000 for Educational Programs

First Flight Society celebrates Wilbur Wright’s birthday in Kitty Hawk, raising over $7,000 to support…

Amreetam Basu

New Dates Announced for Vulcan XH558 Airside Tours at Doncaster Sheffield Airport

New dates announced for Vulcan XH558 Airside Tours at Doncaster Sheffield Airport, with guided access…

Amreetam Basu

Yorkshire Air Museum to Host “We’ll Meet Again” Wartime Weekend in May

Yorkshire Air Museum will host its “We’ll Meet Again” wartime weekend on May 9–10, featuring…

Amreetam Basu

Japan’s Dark History of the Cherry Blossom Units Remembered: The Tachiarai Peace Memorial Museum

Explore the Tachiarai Peace Memorial Museum in Fukuoka, Japan, where WWII aviation history and the…

Grant Trevor Newman

Cierva C.4 Autogyro Replica Joins FIO Collection at Cuatro Vientos

The Cierva C.4 autogyro replica has officially joined the Infante de Orleans Foundation collection following…

Kevin Wilkins

The Planes of Fame Air Museum to Host “Wings, Tracks, and Wheels” Event in May

Planes of Fame Air Museum will host its Wings, Tracks, and Wheels event May 2–3,…

Amreetam Basu

Corsair Day Returns to Connecticut Air & Space Center on May 3

Join the Connecticut Air & Space Center on May 3 for Corsair Day, featuring guest…

Moreno Aguiari

“Camp Boardwalk” WWII Exhibit to Open at NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum

“Camp Boardwalk” WWII exhibit opens May 1 at NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum, exploring Atlantic City’s…

Amreetam Basu

RAF Museum Midlands Named Joint Top UK Museum in Which? Survey

RAF Museum Midlands ranked joint top UK museum in a Which? survey, earning high marks…

Amreetam Basu