From the myth of Icarus to the sketches of Leonardo Da Vinci's ornithopter, humanity has looked to the sky since first watching birds take wing. History is dotted with ill-advised attempts to achieve ...

On this date in aviation history-April 26, 1942-we mark the 83rd anniversary of the first flight of the North American XB-28 Dragon. Conceived as a high-altitude medium bomber for the United States ...

From San Diego to Seattle to Port Townsend, a non-descript sheet metal building might be the oldest, most historic – and most well-traveled – airplane hangar in the Evergreen State. This breaking ...

On March 10, 1910, French aviator Émile Aubrun completed the world's first night flight in a Blériot XI, flying 12 miles in Argentina and marking a milestone in aviation history.

First steps -- Pioneers and perils -- Bloodied in battle 1914-1918 -- The birth of passenger aviation 1919-1938 -- From biplanes to jets: World War II 1939-1945 -- Breaking records -- Cold War ...

FORT RUCKER, Ala. — The U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence welcomed more than 200 current and legacy Army aviation leaders to Fort Rucker to hear from senior leaders and foster discussion about ...

The old hangar still stands along New Highway, south of the American Airpower Museum, on the grounds of Republic Airport in East Farmingdale. A gigantic, Quonset hut-style building, now pained by rust ...

A number of devastating aviation incidents made headlines in 2025, with many concluding that last year was one of the deadliest in recent years. One of the worst aviation incidents of the year was Air ...