The aerial refueling aircraft used in Operation Epic Fury were created from a single $16 million Boeing prototype. See the 'Dash 80.'

Boeing's $16 million bet led to the creation of the 707 jetliner and the Air Force's KC-135 tanker. Here's the fascinating ...

Companies race to make future of flight faster, more spacious

Two aviation companies in Greensboro, N.C., are developing new aircraft designs that aim to double flight speeds and halve ...

Two South Africans who started a light aircraft giant by flying prototype planes around the world — twice

Aviator Mike Blyth and adventurer James Pitman are the two founders of Sling Aircraft, a South African company that has ...
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SR-71 Blackbird Speed Record in Danger After New Quarterhorse Prototype Takes Flight

American defense contractor Hermeus announced it conducted the first flight of the Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 prototype, will eventually go after Blackbird record.
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Russia's "Baikal" aircraft prototype completes maiden flight

MOSCOW, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) -- The fifth prototype of Russia's LMS-901 "Baikal" light multi-purpose aircraft completed its maiden test flight, marking the third flight-ready model in the program, the ...

I visited the National Air and Space Museum's lesser-known second location. One exhibit stopped me in my tracks.

The National Air and Space Museum's lesser-known second location offers a larger exhibit space with over 200 historic ...