Vintage Aviation

Discover the latest news in vintage aviation, including updates on antique aircraft, classic airplanes, historic airliners, and old commercial propliners. Explore stories celebrating the preservation and legacy of aviation’s golden age.

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Hahnweide Old Timer Fly-In 2025 Part 2: A Spectacular Showcase of Vintage Aircraft

The 2025 Hahnweide Old Timer Fly-In near Stuttgart featured around 250 vintage aircraft from across…

Nigel Hitchman

Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Douglas DC-3 Mainliner “Reno”

Discover the history of the Douglas DC-3A-197 "Reno," the first DC-3A delivered to an airline.…

Adam Estes

The Mighty Douglas DC-3 Celebrates 90 Years Flying

Explore the origins of the Douglas DC-3, from the DST’s first flight and hard-won development…

Guest Author

Espíritu Tico II: Preserving Costa Rica’s Historic Curtiss Robin

The historic Curtiss Robin Espíritu Tico II, symbol of Costa Rica’s early aviation and Don…

Moreno Aguiari

Samaritan’s Purse Retires Historic Douglas DC-8 as Boeing 767 Enters Service

Samaritan’s Purse retires its historic DC-8 cargo aircraft and introduces a new Boeing 767, enhancing…

Moreno Aguiari

Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Ryan NYP “Spirit of St. Louis” Replica

In this article of Randy’s Vintage Profiles, Randy explores the history of the Ryan NYP,…

Adam Estes

America’s First Flying Museum of Antique Aircraft, The Living Legacy of Cole Palen and the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome

Discover the story of Cole Palen and the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, America’s first flying museum…

Moreno Aguiari

Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Inducts Five Aviation Leaders into 2025 Sport Aviation Halls of Fame

The Experimental Aircraft Association honored five individuals for their outstanding contributions to recreational aviation during…

Moreno Aguiari

Randy’s Vintage Profiles: WACO 9

By Randy Malmstrom WACO 9. My photos at Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum in…

Adam Estes

Ala Doble Fly-In 2025: Nigel Hitchman Captures a Spectacular Vintage Aviation Gathering

Ala Doble Ranch hosted an extraordinary vintage aircraft fly-in in September 2025. Nigel Hitchman reports…

Nigel Hitchman

Historic DC-3 ‘Princess Amalia’ Sets for Permanent Display at Aviodrome Aviation Museum

The D-Day veteran DC-3 PH-PBA ‘Princess Amalia’ has flown her last passenger season. The aircraft…

Moreno Aguiari

Curtiss JN-4D Jenny 2975 Flies Again at Ala Doble Vintage Fly-In

The Ala Doble Vintage Fly-In in Esparto, California, saw the return to flight of Curtiss…

Nigel Hitchman

Fokker Dr.I Triplane Takes Flight Again at Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome After Restoration

The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome’s Fokker Dr.I triplane flies again after a major restoration, featuring newly…

Moreno Aguiari

Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome to Offer Air Tours Aboard Stinson Detroiter

Experience vintage flight at Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in the restored Stinson Detroiter. Enjoy 30-minute guided…

Moreno Aguiari