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  • Making the Transition to Experimental Aircraft

    As amateur-built aircraft, also referred to as homebuilt aircraft or experimental aircraft, become more popular, safety issues have become more pressing. At a seminar held at the US National ...

  • Greenwood Aviation Expo 2014

    The Greenwood Aviation is all about "Flying, Family and Fun!" as is clearly evident by the schedule of events set to take place on 21 June 2014. Between 8:00 and 11:00 there will be General ...

  • The Bird Aviation Museum and Invention Center

    Located in Sagle, Idaho, the Bird Aviation Museum and Invention Center showcases the historic achievements of early aviators and innovators who laid the groundwork for modern technology...

  • Maui’s Fascinating Paper Airplane Museum

    If you love airplanes and are planning a trip to Hawaii soon, you simply have to make a stop at the Paper Airplane Museum in Maui. This stunning airplane museum is a treat for young and old ...

  • Boeing to Sell C-17 Cargo Airplanes to Australia

    The U. S. Defense Department has approved the sale to Australia of up to four Boeing C-17 cargo planes, up to four AN/AAQ-24 infrared countermeasures systems (manufactured by Northrop Grumman), ...

  • nEUROn Project Takes Off

    For some time now Dassault Aviation has been taking part in the continuous pan-European nEUROn program by experimenting with autonomous flight. Now they finally look set to celebrate their ...

  • Abbotsford Airshow 2014

    Performers at the 2014 Abbotsford Airshow include the Canadian Forces Snowbirds; the Canadian Forces CF-18 Hornet Demonstration Team; the Canadian Forces Parachute Team...

  • Top Gun – Featuring the F-14 Tomcat

    Anyone that was alive in 1986 will likely have at least some knowledge of the legendary airplane movie ‘Top Gun’. That airplane film is a good mixture of romance, drama and action, and it ...

  • Young Eagles Program Provides Unique Opportunities

    The Young Eagles Program was started in 1992 by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), which is based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The aim of the EAA Young Eagles Program is to give young ...

  • Rockford Airfest 2012

    Chicago Rockford International Airport is the venue for the rock Airfest 2012 on June 2-3. Promoted as a "Celebration of Freedom" this family-fun event will be featuring the spectacular US Air ...

  • Self-Repairing Aircraft a Possibility within Four Years

    A recent breakthrough in biomimics could bring about self-repairing aircraft. The technique, which is being developed in Britain, essentially mimics the natural healing process found in plants ...

  • Selfridge Air Show 2009

    Aviation enthusiasts will not want to miss the Selfridge Air Show on 22 and 23 August 2009. Visitors can expect to see a huge line-up of both static and aerial displays of military and civilian ...