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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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,…

Moreno Aguiari

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

UK Vintage Aircraft Club VAC 60th Anniversary Fly-In

UK Vintage Aircraft Club (VAC) 60th Anniversary Fly-In at Old Warden, Bedfordshire: A Celebration of…

Moreno Aguiari

Wiley Post & Will Rogers Die in Point Barrow Crash

Eighty-nine years ago this week, the world lost two larger than life personalities- legendary and…

Stephen Chapis

Update on the Vintage Flying Museum’s Beechcraft E18S “Hollywood Bomber” Project

This 1954 Beechcraft E18S-9700, known as Hollywood Bomber, is undergoing a return-to-flight program at the…

Moreno Aguiari

Connie Cocktail Lounge at The TWA Hotel

In the middle of the 21st century hustle and bustle of John F. Kennedy Airport,…

Stephen Chapis