Aviation History
August 1, 2025
First U.S. woman to earn a pilot certificate from the France-based Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI)
Born in Coldwater, Michigan, in 1875, Quimbly attended an international aviation meet at Belmont Park, New York, in October 1910....
July 11, 2025
Bombardier Announced that Its Challenger 350 Had Reached 300 Deliveries
The super mid-size aircraft, which was awarded steep approach certifications by international regulatory bodies including EASA, FAA and TC, accommodated up...
June 27, 2025
The Civilian Pilot Training Act of 1939 Signed into Law
The Civilian Pilot Training Program (CPTP) was established as a civilian program, but its potential for national defense was undisguised....
June 13, 2025
Gulfstream Announced that Its G500 and G600 Each Exceeded 100,000 Flight Hours
The Gulfstream G500 and G600, which entered service in 2018 and 2019, respectively, and are powered by Pratt & Whitney...
June 6, 2025
Pre-Departure Clearance (PDC) at All 29 Continental U.S. Airports
On June 2, 1991, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced pre-departure clearance (PDC) operational at all 29 continental U.S. airports...
May 30, 2025
First Emergency Use of a Martin-Baker Ejection Seat
On May 30, 1949, test pilot John Oliver (“J.O”) Lancaster went out to test a Rolls-Royce Nene-powered Armstrong Whitworth A.W.52...
May 23, 2025
First Trans-Atlantic Flight Using GPS
On May 23, 1983, a Rockwell Collins Sabreliner piloted by Charles Hall and David Selzer, flew from Cedar Rapids, Iowa,...
May 16, 2025
Gulfstream’s Enhanced Vision System (EVS) Installed on Gulfstream IV-SP® Business Jet
EVS was one of the best aviation safety advancements since the enhanced ground proximity warning system (EGPWS) since it enabled...
May 9, 2025
First Flight Over the North Pole
Byrd and Chief Aviation Floyd Bennett flew over the North Pole on May 9, 1926, in the Josephine Ford,...
May 2, 2025