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Horsham, PA — Local aviation enthusiasts are setting their sights high with a proposed renovation of the Wings of Freedom museum in Horsham, PA, hoping that it could someday rival the Smithsonian’s Air and Space Museum. The designs, unveiled Friday
Wonder what the staff do at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum? Curious about our collections? On September 17th, we’ll join museums and other cultural institutions around the world on Twitter for Ask A Curator Day. Tweet us your
Seattle, WA — Boeing is loaning its third 787 Dreamliner to the Museum of Flight in Seattle, a big win for the museum. The aircraft, painted in Boeing colors, is expected to arrive Nov. 8, said Museum of Flight spokesman
Atwater, CA — For nearly 20 years, acquiring an EC-121 airplane has been on the top of the wish list for the Castle Air Museum. If about $200,000 can be raised, that rare military aircraft now languishing in Montana might
The late William Reals, a Wichita pathologist and a leading authority on human factors that contribute to aircraft crashes, has been selected for the 2014 Governor’s Aviation award. Reals was involved in the investigations of two well-known accidents: the 1965
Karachi, Pakistan — Aviation Paintings and Aircraft Models Exhibition is continuing at Pakistan Air Force Museum Faisal. A large number of aviation enthusiasts, Arts schools and colleges students and people from all walks of life visited the exhibition and due
World War I was shaped by the new vehicles developed during the four years of conflict. A century after the start of the war, we’re looking back at the most remarkable vehicles—the planes, cars, tanks, ships, and zeppelins—it helped bring
Elvington, U.K. — THE Yorkshire Air Museum is hosting the annual Allied Air Forces Memorial Day, complete with flypasts, this weekend. Some 100 members of service associations from across the region will be parading at the museum in Elvington this
Anchorage, AK – For 26 years Alaskans have been able to enjoy all things aviation at our Aviation Heritage Museum. The museum along the shores of Lake Hood pays homage to and educates Alaskans and visitors from near and far
The de Havilland Aircraft Museum has opened a Great War commemorative exhibition, with a special mural depicting a typical de Havilland fighter aircraft in action. The exhibition at Salisbury Hall depicts the aircraft company’s contribution to aviation during the Great
EVERETT, Wash. — Step back into time at the Vintage Aircraft Weekend at Paine Field. It’s a rare chance to see beautifully restored vintage planes from the roaring 20’s through the 50’s over Labor Day weekend. Visitors will be able
Allentown, PA — The second annual Lehigh Valley Airshow was held this past weekend at the Lehigh Valley International Airport in Allentown PA. The featured top-notch airshow performers including the show opening Misty Blues (all female skydiving team), solo and team aerobatic
Edmonton, AB, Canada – Thieves have taken off with pieces of history, dealing another blow to the Alberta Aviation Museum. The Boeing 737’s emergency hatch and other parts were stolen, but thieves trashed the plane, to make the crime look
Peterlee, UK — Plans for a North-East helicopter museum combined with a ground-breaking venture in the rehabilitation of disabled former armed forces personnel have taken a step forward. An application has been submitted to Durham County Council seeking permission for
PITTSTON TWP. PA — Lackawanna County Commissioner Corey O’Brien said Thursday bringing back the airshow, holding other events and establishing a small aviation museum could draw more people to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport. “What people don’t realize is what we