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  • Be Sure to Catch the Indianapolis Air Show

    Aircraft lovers living in or near Indianapolis simply have to make sure that they get themselves to Mt Comfort Airport between 22 and 24 August. This is when the 12th annual Indianapolis Air ...

  • The History of Parachutes

    Something that is now standard on most aircraft was once just a mere figment of the imagination. Parachutes have been around in one form or another for about 1000 years already, with the first ...

  • 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 ...

  • Fuel Inerting Rule Issued by US FAA

    The new fuel inerting rule that is about to be instated by the US FAA may have a number of airlines grumbling about cost, but it can also potentially save thousands of lives. The rule will ...

  • Bahrain International Airshow 2010

    The inaugural Bahrain International Airshow is a unique business-to-business event dealing with civil, business and defense aviation markets. The event is open to both traders and the public. ...

  • Central Texas Airshow 2012

    The Central Texas Airshow will be featuring a restored vintage WWII B-17 Bomber as part of its line-up...

  • Citation Ten Puts Cessna Back in Top Spot as Fastest Civil Aircraft

    Cessna Aircraft Corporation recently announced that its Citation Ten has reclaimed the top spot as the fastest civil airplane with a maximum Mach of 0.935. Cessna’s Citation X held the fastest ...

  • North Bay Armed Forces Day 2013

    Showing appreciation for the Canadian Armed Forces and the United States Air Force this event will include a spectacular aerial performance by Canadian Forces Snowbird Demonstration Team...

  • Section of I-70 Named for Tuskegee Airmen – Airplanes

    A section of I-70 near downtown Denver has been named the Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway, in honor of the first African-American military pilots, many of whom now live in Colorado. During the ...

  • Take to the Skies in an Ultralight

    Ultralight or microlight aviation generally refers to an aircraft that seats either one or two people and became very popular during the 1970’ through to the 1980s, as it was more affordable ...

  • Shanghai Hosts 2008 Commercial Aircraft Forum China

    The 2008 Commercial Aircraft Forum China is set to take place in Shanghai from November 19 to 21. This massive gathering of members and interested persons from the Commercial Aircraft Industry ...

  • How to Find a Quality Flight Training Program

    Attending flight school is a big decision. You can't just waltz into class and grab a seat. Besides, even if you could do that, you don't know the kind of education you'll receive. Like any ...