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First Flight Society Sets National Aviation Day Celebration at Dare County Regional Airport

The First Flight Society will celebrate National Aviation Day on Aug. 19 with vintage aircraft,…

Vulcan XH558 Airside Tours Add October Dates at Doncaster Sheffield Airport

Vulcan to the Sky Trust has added October dates for its XH558 Airside Tours, giving…

National Museum of Flight โ€“ East Fortune, UK

Explore Scotland's National Museum of Flight at former RAF East Fortune, home to Concorde, the…

Tillamook Air Museum Provides Update as Hangar B Repair Work Faces Delay

The Tillamook Air Museum's Hangar B recovery faces another delay, but storm-damage repairs are expected…

Lindbergh Foundation Launches Spirit of St. Louis Centennial Charter Flight at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026

The Lindbergh Foundation has launched its Spirit of St. Louis Centennial Charter Flight, retracing Charles…

Bessie Coleman, F-16 Test Pilot Dave Palmer to Receive Fort Worth Aviation Museum’s 2026 Wings Awards

The Fort Worth Aviation Museum will honor aviation pioneer Bessie Coleman and F-16 test pilot…

Wingtip of Richard Bongโ€™s P-38 โ€œMargeโ€ Found by Pacific Wrecks, Recovered to Richard Bong Veterans Historical Center

A wingtip from Richard Bongโ€™s P-38 Lightning Marge has returned to Wisconsin and will go…

CAF Airbase Georgia Announces 2026 Georgia Barnstorming Tour Across Seven Airports

CAF Airbase Georgia has announced its 2026 Georgia Barnstorming Tour, bringing restored WWII warbirds, flight…

EAA Aviation Foundation Raises Record $2.85 Million During The Gathering at AirVenture Oshkosh

The EAA Aviation Foundation raised a record $2.85 million during The Gathering at AirVenture Oshkosh,…

Historic C-47s “Second Chance” and “Placid Lassie” to Support Take FLIGHT with AVi 2026

Historic Douglas C-47s Second Chance and Placid Lassie will headline Take FLIGHT with AVi 2026,…

RAF Museum Launches Red Arrows Challenge to Support Preservation and Education

The RAF Museum's Red Arrows Challenge invites participants to walk, run, or cycle while raising…

Vulcan to the Sky Trust July Update: Engineering Work Continues as Doncaster Plans Advance

The Vulcan to the Sky Trust's July update highlights ongoing engineering work on Avro Vulcan…

First Flight Society to Celebrate National Aviation Day With Fly-In and Family Activities

The First Flight Society will celebrate National Aviation Day on Aug. 19 with a fly-in,…

National Museum of Forest Service History Officially Opens in Missoula, Celebrating America’s Conservation and Aviation Heritage

The National Conservation Legacy Center officially opened in Missoula, Montana, featuring interactive conservation exhibits and…