The First World Flight Centennial Celebration honored the Army aviators who completed the first circumnavigation of the globe by air.
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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.
Aviation job listings top 30,000
Officials with JSfirm.com, an online source for aviation jobs, recently revealed the company hit a milestone: The total number of job listings has surpassed 30,000, thanks, in part, “to our expanding network of over 60 partners in the aviation industry.”
ASA releases latest edition of Aeronautical Chart User’s Guide
Produced by the FAA’s Aeronautical Information Services branch, the Aeronautical Chart User’s Guide explains all the symbology for FAA sectional, terminal area, flyway planning, helicopter route, enroute low- and high-altitude, and oceanic route charts, as well as standard terminal arrival routes, standard instrument departures, and instrument approach procedures, according to ASA officials.
Formation flight ends in crash
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate separation during a formation flight, which resulted in an encounter with wake turbulence, an aerodynamic stall, and collision with terrain.
Picture of the Day: A modified Lockheed Lodestar
Todd Schultz submitted this photo and note: “A Howard 250 over Bakersfield, California.”
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?
National Aviation Hall of Fame reveals Class of 2025
A helicopter pioneer, an astronaut, an award-winning air show performer, a Thunderbirds pilot, and an aviation safety expert are all part of the Class of 2025.
Registration opens for 2025 Aviation Design Challenge
The Aviation Design Challenge is open to the first 150 schools that register to participate. Registered schools will receive free “Fly to Learn” curriculum to facilitate the learning of flight and airplane design principles. Teachers can guide their students through the curricula in approximately four to six weeks. The teams will then apply their knowledge to virtually modify an airplane design and complete a mission in a fly-off using X-Plane software.