On Nov. 14, 1910, Eugene B. Ely became the first aviator to take off from a ship as his Curtiss “Pusher” biplane lifted off ...

First steps -- Pioneers and perils -- Bloodied in battle 1914-1918 -- The birth of passenger aviation 1919-1938 -- From biplanes to jets: World War II 1939-1945 -- Breaking records -- Cold War ...

On November 13, 1907, Paul Cornu's experimental helicopter made aviation history with the first free rotary-wing flight.

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - There is a significant history of aviation and travel in Sioux City and one museum highlights all forms of transportation. The museum at Sioux Gateway Airport showcases the history ...

McKeesport native Helen Richey became the first woman to fly a commercial airliner to deliver mail and transport passengers. She was part of what was known as the “air-minded movement.” Richey and ...

Charles F. Page was granted a patent for an airship one month before the Wright brothers received a patent for their flying machine; however, the Wrights filed for their patent before Page. Page also ...

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 ...

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. (Sept. 11, 2024) – It was a merger of “two world-class RDECs into one.” On Oct. 18, 1999, the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center was ...

The author visited the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire, noting its rich focus on New England aviation history and active programming, which impressed them enough to warrant future visits. During the ...

Zach Pomeroy will be presenting this month’s History Café program on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 10:30 a.m. in the High Plains Education Center at the Overland Trail Museum. Zach is building this program ...

With nobody aboard, a cargo airplane circled the skies last month at Hollister Municipal Airport before touching down on tarmac to cheers and applause from pilots who were remotely operating the ...