Aviation
October 10, 2025
Pilatus’ Announcement of the PC-24
The PC-24’s interior was enhanced with the goal of improving the overall passenger flight experience. The aircraft’s new integrated...
October 3, 2025
Airspeed Record of Mach 6.72 (4,543 mph, 7,297 km/h) in a North American X-15
On October 3, 1967, a North American X-15 was dropped at 45,000 feet (13,716 meters) over Mud Lake, Nevada. Pilot...
September 5, 2025
Wiley Post’s Succesfull Use of a Pressure Suit
Since the Lockheed Vega that Post used to fly, named “Winnie Mae”, was not airtight or pressurized, and the atmosphere...
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