The 100th anniversary of the Travel Air Manufacturing Company was heralded as a celebration milestone at the annual gathering of Beechcraft aircraft and it just so happened that a singular Travel Air made that history tangible.
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Swifts gather in Gold Country
Sleek and shiny Swifts flew from near and far to attend the Swift West Coast Fly-In at Westover Field/Amador County Airport (KJAQ) in Jackson, California, in September 2024.
Picture of the Day: A classic maneuver in a classic airplane
Jon Wilson submitted this photo and note: “Greg Koontz performs the classic hammerhead stall in his American Champion 8KCAB Decathlon at the 2024 Atlanta Airshow.”
San Francisco Fleet Week draws millions
Drawing up to 1 million people every year, Fleet Week is the largest annual spectator event in San Francisco and one of the largest Fleet Weeks in the nation.
Weather doesn’t dampen the Salinas Airshow
This year the international aspect of the show was absent the usual strong showing from our Canadian neighbors. Weather was certainly a toss up as the Saturday flight schedule coped with an aggressive marine layer that ultimately scrubbed the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, while Sunday brought clear skies.
Looking for a propeller
A Hollywood stunt pilot and Reno air racer is on the hunt for a racing propeller for “Little Mike,” a midget racer owned by Mike Dewey.
Celebrating the First World Flight 100 years later
The First World Flight Centennial Celebration honored the Army aviators who completed the first circumnavigation of the globe by air.
NBAA convention ushers in next era in aviation
NBAA-BACE brought together the industry’s top names, latest innovations and biggest news, ushering in the next era of aviation, according to association officials.
Ranger Airfield: Home of the Old School Fly-In
What has led the annual Ranger Fly-In to be one of the most anticipated events of the season for both pilots and aviation enthusiasts?