Diamond Aircraft is resuming European production of the DA20i Katana after a 10-year hiatus, driven by demand from flight schools and private owners. The newly revived aircraft will be produced in ...
Even aircraft certified for Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) have components not covered by de-icing systems, which can still be compromised by ice. Unprotected parts ...
The Cessna 172 Skyhawk, introduced nearly 50 years ago, remains one of the best-selling airplanes globally, renowned for its versatility and ease of use. Its initial design, featuring tricycle landing ...
Hanging from the roof at Las Vegas McCarran International Airport is the Cessna 172 known as â Hacienda,â named after the hotel that sponsored the record flight. That flight, which began with a ...
The David Clark DC ONE-X remains a highly recommended headset five years after its release, offering a distinct value proposition in a competitive market. Its primary advantages are its exceptionally ...
The Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche, introduced in 1963, was based on the single-engine Comanche with minimal fuselage modifications for efficient production. Four models were offered (Standard, Custom, ...
The iconic Douglas DC-3 originated from American Airlines CEO C.R. Smith's demand for a derivative of the DC-2 capable of providing transcontinental sleeper service. This requirement led to the ...
The OV-10 Bronco originated as a small, rugged, all-terrain aircraft concept developed by two Marines in a garage, though its design was significantly modified and enlarged by North American Aviation ...
Larry Walters single-handedly created a new sport when he took to the air in his improvised weather balloon lawn chair. Here a present day cluster balloonist takes to the air. Driven by a lifelong ...
The Martin Marietta X-24 was a NASA experimental rocket-powered lifting body design that paved the way for the space shuttle. Rocket planes are largely considered an "evolutionary dead end" in ...
EAA AirVenture at Oshkosh is the world's largest fly-in and airshow, renowned for bringing together an unparalleled diversity of aircraft. The article spotlights historically significant planes, ...
Famed author and aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupéry disappeared during a WWII reconnaissance mission in 1944, creating a long-standing mystery. Primary theories for his disappearance included being shot ...