The Farman F.300 made its first flight on January 13, 1930, launching a family of French tri-motor airliners that helped ...

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 ...

Modern combat aircraft almost looked nothing like they do today. In the race to make naval aviation safer and more effective, ...

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 ...

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 ...

The history of Boeing is aligned to the history of U.S. aviation. It’s a story worth knowing – especially if you love the miracle of flight. If you love air travel and the companies that made history ...

Lufthansa was founded on January 6, 1925. The airline with the distinctive crane has experienced a checkered history in its ...

Modern aircraft are testaments to engineering progress since the dawn of commercial aviation last century. However, there are some puzzling circumstances of planes that have gone missing. With ...

Here’s What You Need to Know: Aircraft carriers provide a unique combination of presence, prestige, and lethality. The first true aircraft carriers entered service at the end of World War I, as the ...