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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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

Update on the Liberty Aviation Museum’s Ford Tri-Motor Restoration

As work continues on the restoration of Ford Trimotor NC9684, the Liberty Aviation Museum gets…

Adam Estes

The Oldest Aircraft in the Americas, Blériot XI , Soars Again at Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome

Blériot XI serial number 56, the oldest flying aircraft in the Americas, takes flight again…

Moreno Aguiari

Rotary Engine in World War I Aircraft: An Interview with Mark Mondello

Explore the challenges of flying and maintaining WWI aircraft at Old Rhinebeck Airdrome, including the…

Emma Quedzuweit

EAA Announces 2025 Sport Aviation Halls of Fame Inductees

EAA announces the 2025 Sport Aviation Halls of Fame inductees, honoring Vic Syracuse, Rob Holland,…

Moreno Aguiari

Short Scion Floatplane Now on Public Display

The restored Short Scion Floatplane G-AEZF, built in 1937, is now on display at Rochester…

Moreno Aguiari

A de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver in the Philippines

Swiss-Canadian pilot Raymond Schwab flies a vintage 1957 DHC-2 Beaver seaplane in Palawan, Philippines, offering…

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Junkers Aircraft Opens Venezia Lido Office

Junkers Aircraft opens a new office at Venezia Lido’s historic Nicelli Airport, celebrating with vintage-inspired…

Guest Author

Flying A Milkstool Pilot Report on the Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer

Pilot Austin Hancock takes the 1957 Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer for a spin, sharing its history,…

Austin Hancock