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Lufthansa Celebrates The Roll-Out of Lockheed L-1649A “Super Star”

Lufthansa Technik has achieved a significant milestone with the assembly of the iconic Lockheed L-1649A…

Moreno Aguiari

DDA Classic Airlines’ DC-3 ‘Princess Amalia’ Receives Farewell Salute from KLu F-35s

Celebrating the Legacy of a Classic Airliner: A Final Tribute to DC-3 'Princess Amalia'

Moreno Aguiari

‘Hollywood Bomber’ Conducts Engine Test; To Premier at AirVenture 2025

Details of the 1954 Beechcraft E18S-9700 "Super 18" engine test and plans for 2025.

Gary Daniels

Original 1918 LeRhone Rotary Engine Runs for First Time on Fokker Triplane Replica

"Fresh" out of the factory box, the engine is mounted on a DR.I replica and…

Emma Quedzuweit

End of an Era: DDA Classic Airlines’ DC-3 ‘Princess Amalia’ Retires After 40 Years of Service in the Netherlands

DDA Classic Airlines, the Dutch volunteer organization operating Douglas propliners announces closure of operations.

Emma Quedzuweit

Buhl LA-1 Bull Pup at Oshkosh

There is nothing quite like going to the Vintage Section at EAA Airventure Oshkosh and…

Adam Estes

Cierva C.4 Autogyro Replica Flies Again in Spain

The replica of the historic Cierva C.4 Autogiro has returned to flight. After sustaining damage…

Moreno Aguiari

World’s Only DC-3 on Floats Returns to the Skies

After almost 20 years the world's only DC-3 floatplane takes flight with HBF, Inc. recreating…

Emma Quedzuweit

Progress Continues on Hollywood Bomber Beech 18 Restoration

Significant progress was made last week on the restoration of the Hollywood Bomber Beech 18,…

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Ford Trimotor Under Restoration at The Liberty Aviation Museum

Ongoing Restoration Efforts at the Liberty Aviation Museum: Ford Trimotor Revitalization in Port Clinton, OH

Adam Estes

53rd National Stearman Fly-In

Fun times and an eye-catching collection of Stearmans at the 2024 National Stearman Fly-In

Emma Quedzuweit

Light Aircraft Association Rally 2024

The Light Aircraft Association Rally in Leicester, England, is Europe's largest fly-in of the year,…

Emma Quedzuweit

Pepsi-Cola Stinson Reliant at Oshkosh

There is always something of interest for attendees of the annual Airventure at Oshkosh. In…

Adam Estes

Oaksey Park”s De Havilland Moth Club Fly-In

This year, the de Havilland Moth Club hosted their annual fly-in at Oaksey Park airfield,…

Moreno Aguiari