Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Republic XP-72
On February 2, 1944, the Republic XP-72 made its first flight, showcasing extreme piston-engine performance before changing wartime priorities ended its path to production.
Private flying, GA aircraft, and recreational aviation
On February 2, 1944, the Republic XP-72 made its first flight, showcasing extreme piston-engine performance before changing wartime priorities ended its path to production.
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Legendary plane endures in the hearts of aviators.
Today on The Air Show podcast, we released an interview with Southwest COO Andrew Watterson and CFO Tom Doxey. You should listen to that, but I decided to write a companion piece to give some more context about what Southwest has just pulled off. January 27 was a big day in the history of Southwest...
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The two organisations have signed another agreement that will see several cohorts of Airservices trainees travel to Christchurch for instruction over the next 12 months. It comes as Airservices faces scrutiny over recent staff shortages, and plans to endorse 95 new controllers in 2026.
From autumn color to a winter-white finish, forested areas around Blacksburg trade foliage for snow over the span of two months.
In the latest of his Warbird Profiles, lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom takes a look at the cutaway display of a Consolidated PBY Catalina at the National Naval Aviation Museum, with photos from John C. Gates.
Start your Tuesday mornings at the National Naval Aviation Museum with exclusive early access, Chick-fil-A breakfast, curator talks, and giant screen films from February 3 through March 3.
In 1944, Marine Corsair pilots in the South Pacific turned high altitude flights into an ice cream factory, freezing powdered milk and cocoa to boost morale in wartime.
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For the first time in years, IFSA Global EXPO is moving beyond Long Beach, bringing fresh momentum to one of the world’s most dynamic aviation hubs: Dallas. Co-located exclusively with the Future Travel Experience (FTE), join the global onboard services community, 9-10 September, 2026, (the week of the U.S. Labor Day holiday on 7 September) for the signature experiences... The post Press Release: IFSA Global EXPO 2026 heads to Dallas appeared first on Runway Girl.
This practice can be both dangerous and illegal.
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Aviation disability charity, Aerobility, appoints Neil Tucker as its new Chair of the Trustee board, after taking over from Shona Bowman, who has been in this role for the last 14 years. After almost losing his life and ending up with a profound disability, he was determined to fly again. A Little About Aerobility Aerobility […] The post Aerobility Appoints Neil Tucker as New Chair appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
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