Vegas Air Races Coming in 2024?
After nearly 60 years, this month will mark the end of the Reno Air Races, which is scheduled for Sep 13-17 at the Reno-Stead airport. But the big question is,…
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Remembering Jimmy Buffett-Parrothead, Musician, and Pilot
The world mourns the passing of legendary musician Jimmy Buffett. His songs brought joy to millions for decades, with timeless hits such as Margaritaville and Come Monday, but the singer-songwriter…
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Watch the T-33 Ace Maker Fly Through Star Wars Canyon
Star Wars Canyon in Southern California used to be one of the most well-known low level training route in the world for fighter jets. Or at least it was until…
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The Wings of Man: Eastern Air Lines in the 1960s
The Jet Age dawned for the western world in October 1958 with the introduction of both the Boeing 707 and the De Havilland Comet 4 (the first commercial jetliner—the Comet…
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Flying A Hellcat Through The Apocalypse
Editors note: We recognize that the title photo is not of a Hellcat. The author did not have a photo available of his uncle flying the Hellcat. It’s July 1st,…
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Restoring Cobras And Hueys at the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation
Restoring Cobras and Hueys at the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation is serious business. Based in Hampton, Georgia, the AAHF are caretakers to these iconic helicopters that once served in multiple…
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7 Things to Know about the FAA’s Next-Gen Control Tower
The air traffic control tower (ATCT) of the future is coming to an airport near you, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced last week. The FAA says it has selected a concept…
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Nationwide, Worldwide: TWA in the 1960s
Trans World Airlines (TWA) entered the 1960s as one of America’s Big Four domestic airlines in terms of revenue passengers carried and revenue passenger miles flown (the other three were…
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Cleveland Jetport: The Story of an Unbuilt Island Airport
Nearly a half century ago, plans were in motion to construct one of the world’s largest airports on a manmade island in the middle of Lake Erie. The massive new…
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Fly The Finest: How TWA Became a Synonym for the Best in Air Travel
TWA’s name change ushered in an era of transatlantic glamour On May 17, 1950, Transcontinental & Western Air underwent a corporate name change. Keeping the initials TWA, the company adopted…
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The End of an Era: No scheduled DC-10 Service In The US
When FedEx Flight 147 touched down at Memphis International Airport (MEM) on 31 December 2022, it marked the end of an era for the world’s largest cargo airline. The flight,…
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