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  • Student Readers Rewarded with Airplane Ride

    Grade school book reading clubs have reached a new height-literally. Third graders at a Naples, Florida elementary school who read more than 100 books by a certain date earned a free airplane ...

  • 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 ...

  • Aircraft Stealth Technology

    In order for certain military aircraft to evade detection, stealth technology was created. The concept of stealth employs numerous design features and technologies. Aircraft stealth technology ...

  • LAX Restaurant with Airplane Theme

    The next time you have a layover at Los Angeles International Airport, check out the Proud Bird restaurant located right under the final approach path on Aviation Boulevard. You’ll find the ...

  • Air Traffic and Noise Pollution on the Rise

    The fact that reduced engine noise in new aircraft is viewed as a selling point, highlights the problem of noise pollution in highly populated areas. As air travel becomes more accessible to ...

  • Taking Off with MS Flight Simulator X

    I’ve decided to go for my instrument rating so I’m in the process of upgrading my Microsoft flight simulator software and hardware. Okay, I admit it - it’s just an excuse to buy some new ...

  • American Air Day 2010

    The Third Air Force of the United States Air Force is partially located in the United Kingdom, and to celebrate the relationship between the battalion and Duxford, dating back to 1918, the ...

  • Rare WWII Aircraft Due At Blaine Aviation Weekend

    The most recent addition to the schedule for the Blaine Aviation Weekend has antique aircraft fans abuzz. Two incredibly rare warbirds are scheduled to take part in the festivities on Saturday ...

  • Airshow China 2008

    China is a big competitor in many different sectors of industry, but few westerners consider it when discussing aircrafts. Contrary to popular belief, however, China has quite a good aerospace ...

  • Shape Changing Airplane Under Development for US Military

    The United States military has contracted Northrop Grumman to deliver a specialized unpiloted aircraft by 2020. The first blueprint is due in late 2007, and the aircraft manufacturer is to ...

  • 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 ...

  • New Technology Limits Need For Hard Landings

    Up until now, the occasional hard landing probably left more than a few aircraft passengers breathing a huge sigh of relief to be back on terra firma. Most passengers probably did not realize ...