A Canadian company Horizon #Aircraft is seeking to start production of a re-engined and re-engineered version of the Republic RC-3 Seabee amphibious aircraft. Called the ‘X2 Project’ for now,… more
On the morning of June 6, 1944, the first Douglas #C-47 Skytrain crossed the coastline of Normandy, France, and let loose the paratroopers that began the invasion. Newly painted across the… more
For his new book, ‘The Wright Brothers, ‘Pulitzer Prize winner David McCullough pored over newspaper articles, photographs, and more than 1,000 letters to create a gripping… more
Swift Fuels, LLC, a recognized leader in developing unleaded aviation fuels, will introduce its Unleaded 94 MON Avgas at the annual #EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Air Show, July 20 – 26, 2015… more
“I can’t even imagine how much money GM has invested in developing these #engines,” Jeff Ackland of Altitude Group LLC said about the V8 LS engine he is using the company’s new P85 kit… more
Just Aircraft has upsized its popular SuperSTOL airplane with the introduction of the Stretch XL. By adding two feet aft of the fuselage and six inches up front, the kit airplane can now… more
What’s it like to be the first #pilot to land a Boeing B-52H Stratofortress at EAA AirVenture? We asked Aircraft Commander Major Jeremy Holt, USAF-R, of the 93rd Bomb Squadron, 307th Bomb Wing at… more
EAA Airventure, Oshkosh, WI — After working at airports most of his life, legendary aviation innovator and designer Burt #Rutan wanted an airplane that could go many places,… more