On November 3, 1965, Major Robert Rushworth made the first flight of the modified X-15A-2 rocketplane, reaching Mach 2.31 ...

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 ...

From a 1911 Wright test at Fort McIntosh to WWII and NATO training and today’s airport, Laredo Air Force Base shaped the city ...

By far the best American fighter of 1939, and by far the shiniest aircraft on this list, the Curtiss Hawk 75A scored the ...

Aviation is portrayed as a profound human passion and historical journey, encompassing dreams, challenges, and significant societal impact, beyond just its technical and engineering feats. The article ...

The Festival of Flight on Saturday, Oct. 25, featured aircraft on static display, live music, activities for kids, food and ...

Part of a continuing weekly series on Alaska history by local historian David Reamer. Have a question about Anchorage or Alaska history or an idea for a future article? Go to the form at the bottom of ...

Over the past 80 years, the air forces of the world have ripped through the skies in five generations of jet fighters. The common denominator of all five generations is the jet engine, an invention so ...

Military aviation history is profoundly shaped by high stakes, technological innovation, and the exceptional courage of individuals, impacting nations and decisive battles. Personal narratives and ...

So, learn all about the innovative spirit of North Carolina's people and how their pride and ambition led to a bold legacy today. Why North Carolina remains the 'Cradle of Flight' It is no coincidence ...

Here's how these aircraft are named. The Boeing Company was founded in 1916 by William E Boeing in Seattle. The company became notable for its Boeing 247 aircraft, an airliner that pioneered many ...