Aviation Museum News

From vintage aircraft restorations to exciting new exhibits, stay informed about the happenings at aviation museums around the globe. Explore our page for the latest news, events, and stories.

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Students Build Bridges to Future STEM Careers at The Museum of Flight

The March 1 Annual Popsicle Bridge Building Competition pushes high school designs and passions to…

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H+STEM Day at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Through the Lens of World War II.

Emma Quedzuweit

Restoring the National Air and Space Museum’s V-1 Missile

The Preservation and Restoration Unit at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center is now completing its…

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Planes of Fame Air Museum Breaks Ground on Santa Maria Facility

The Santa Maria Valley’s aviation legacy is set to soar to new heights with the…

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New Display at Yorkshire Air Museum Tells Story of Operation Gisela

The attack in which the last German aircraft was brought down over British soil now…

Emma Quedzuweit

Historic KC-97 Air Tanker Joins Museum of Flight and Aerial Firefighting

The Museum of Flight and Aerial Firefighting has welcomed a Boeing KC-97 (Tanker 97) donated…

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Nederlands Transport Museum Set to Close

The Dutch Transport Museum in Nieuw-Vennep has been unable to find a new location, and…

John Travolta Acquires Super Constellation N6937C – Airline History Museum Update

The legendary Super Constellation N6937C has entered an exciting new chapter, now under the ownership…

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Transforming IWM Duxford: A New Era for Britain’s Historic Airfield

Preserving the Past, Innovating for the Future: The Transformation of IWM Duxford into a World-Class…

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National Air and Space Museum Reveals Historic Paint Scheme For Messerschmitt Bf 109

The National Air and Space Museum has unveiled the Messerschmitt Bf 109, now displayed in…

Adam Estes

National Naval Aviation Museum’s Homeschool Academy

The National Naval Aviation Museum is excited to announce the upcoming Homeschool Academy Sessions for…

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Author Talk – “Air Born: Artistic Musings of a WWII Pilot & POW” with Jan Davis, PhD.

Astronaut author highlights father's WWII flying and POW experiences in new book

Emma Quedzuweit

PGAV and Air Zoo Launch Master Planning Project to Shape Future Growth and Visitor Experiences

The collaboration aims to develop multiple expansion and improvement projects

Emma Quedzuweit

U.S. Aircraft Carrier Museum Ships: Preserving Naval Aviation Heritage

This overview highlights five U.S. aircraft carrier museum ships, each preserving a piece of the…

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