Aviation Museum News

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Vulcan XH558 Maintenance Update, Winter 2025

The Vulcan to the Sky Trust has reported an “extremely busy year” for Vulcan XH558,…

Kapil Kajal

Thunder Returns to Chino: Planes of Fame’s P-47G Thunderbolt Takes Flight Again

Planes of Fame Air Museum celebrates the return to flight of its Republic P-47G Thunderbolt…

Moreno Aguiari

Annette Laing to Discuss WWII Britain at Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum Feb. 7

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force will host historian Annette Laing on…

Amreetam Basu

Hickory Aviation Museum Prepares for Grand Opening

The Hickory Aviation Museum prepares for its long-awaited grand opening as historic aircraft move into…

Moreno Aguiari

Congress Signals Alternative to Moving Space Shuttle Discovery in 2026 Budget

Congress has signaled an alternative to moving Space Shuttle Discovery in the FY2026 budget, declining…

Amreetam Basu

Mornings at the Museum: Breakfast, History, and Giant Screen Films at the National Naval Aviation Museum

Start your Tuesday mornings at the National Naval Aviation Museum with exclusive early access, Chick-fil-A…

Moreno Aguiari

Airbase Georgia to Open Doors for Super Museum Sunday on Feb 8

Airbase Georgia will offer free admission on February 8 for Super Museum Sunday, inviting the…

Amreetam Basu

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