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France grants historic monument status to first production Concorde ‘Sierra Bravo’

The French government has conferred historic monument status on the first production Concorde, Sierra Bravo, acknowledging the supersonic airliner’s enduring significance. The designation grants legal protections for its conservation, highlights broader efforts to preserve aerospace milestones, and underscores France’s commitment to heritage.

2025-05-07T04:02:17.537263-07:00

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Iconic Lockheed Constellation to Appear at EAA AirVenture 2025

2025-04-04T09:49:26.007261-07:00

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Coulson Aviation Expands Fleet with Ex-New Zealand C-130H Aircraft for Global Firefighting

2025-04-10T19:58:19.769390-07:00

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Aura Aero Introduces Integral R Trainer at Sun 'n Fun Expo

2025-04-02T11:12:10.829420-07:00

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RAF Museum secures £9 m National Lottery grant for new exhibition hub and hangar revamp The UK’s Royal Air Force Museum will receive a £9 million boost from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to build a new exhibition hub, convert a historic hangar and develop an outdoor events area. The upgrades will showcase the RAF’s modern history and support future public engagement.

2025-05-08T16:32:33.320663-07:00

RAF Museum secures £9 m National Lottery grant for new exhibition hub and hangar revamp

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France grants historic monument status to first production Concorde ‘Sierra Bravo’ The French government has conferred historic monument status on the first production Concorde, Sierra Bravo, acknowledging the supersonic airliner’s enduring significance. The designation grants legal protections for its conservation, highlights broader efforts to preserve aerospace milestones, and underscores France’s commitment to heritage.

2025-05-07T04:02:17.537263-07:00

France grants historic monument status to first production Concorde ‘Sierra Bravo’

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Restored Mitsubishi A6M3 Model 32 Zero Completes First Flight Since WWII After decades of meticulous work by Legend Flyers, the Military Aviation Museum’s Mitsubishi A6M3 Model 32 Zero successfully completed its first post-restoration flight at Paine Field in Everett, Washington under Chief Pilot Mike Spalding. It marks the first Model 32 Zero to fly since World War II.

2025-05-05T13:01:44.923419-07:00

Restored Mitsubishi A6M3 Model 32 Zero Completes First Flight Since WWII

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Martin Mars Arrival Doubles Attendance at B.C. Aviation Museum Since the firefighting flying boat Martin Mars joined the B.C. Aviation Museum fleet at Victoria International Airport, visitor numbers have surged, with attendance on track to exceed 70,000 this year—more than double the total for 2024. The exhibit has become a magnet for aviation enthusiasts and families alike.

2025-05-04T20:12:04.063833-07:00

Martin Mars Arrival Doubles Attendance at B.C. Aviation Museum

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Philippine Mars Flying Boat to Move to Pima Air & Space Museum on May 11 The Philippine Mars, the last operational flying boat from World War II, will depart Lake Pleasant on May 11 for transport to its permanent home at the Pima Air & Space Museum in Tucson, marking the culmination of preservation efforts that returned the maritime patrol aircraft to airworthy condition.

2025-05-01T22:22:47.656845-07:00

Philippine Mars Flying Boat to Move to Pima Air & Space Museum on May 11

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P-51 'Shillelagh' Restored to Honor WWII Hero Ken Dahlberg AirCorps Aviation undertakes the restoration of the P-51 aircraft 'Shillelagh', flown by WWII triple ace Ken Dahlberg. This effort preserves a crucial piece of aviation history, and commemorates the legacy of one of the war's distinguished pilots.

2025-04-29T09:13:41.671559-07:00

P-51 'Shillelagh' Restored to Honor WWII Hero Ken Dahlberg

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Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum Finds New Home in Irvine, California The Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum has relocated to Irvine, California, at the former site of MCAS El Toro. The museum plans to restore and display U.S. Marine Corps aircraft, highlighting historical military aviation assets. This move aims to enhance public understanding and appreciation of marine aviation history.

2025-04-28T04:02:51.176972-07:00

Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum Finds New Home in Irvine, California

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LEGO and Artemis Missions Exhibit Launches in Vancouver The "Artemis Adventure with LEGO Bricks" exhibition is set to debut at Science World in Vancouver, BC, in June 2025. This interactive experience will highlight NASA's Artemis Missions, combining creativity with educational LEGO design challenges for visitors.

2025-04-27T17:22:56.205993-07:00

LEGO and Artemis Missions Exhibit Launches in Vancouver

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