On January 14, 1953, Convair's YF2Y-1 Sea Dart made its first flight, becoming the only seaplane fighter to break the sound ...

On January 15, 1937, the Beechcraft Model 18 made its first flight, launching one of the most successful twin-engine ...

KILL DEVIL HILLS, North Carolina (WTKR) -- One hundred twenty-two years ago, the Wright Brothers flew into history with the first flight. History was also made Wednesday, as students and graduates of ...

On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright achieved the first powered, sustained, and controlled flight of a heavier-than-air aircraft with the Wright Flyer. After their final and longest flight, ...

On Nov. 29, 1864, a Colorado militia launched an unprovoked attack on an encampment of Cheyenne and Arapahoe tribal members, killing an estimated 230 people. Also on this date: In 1929, Navy Lt. Cmdr.

Flailing in the dark: aeronautics before the 19th century -- Starts and stops: aeronautical progress in the 19th century -- The real beginning: the Wright Flyer -- Seat-of- the-pants design: the era ...

Rare Smithsonian artifacts are on display at museums across the country. Mark Strauss This SR-10F Reliant, one of only 18 of this model, participated in airmail pick-up experiments for All American ...

MANTEO, N.C. (WAVY) — The Wright Brothers National Memorial will host an event on Dec. 17 at 8:30 a.m. to celebrate the 122nd anniversary of the Wright Brothers’ first flight. The event will feature ...

Celebrate Concorde as the supersonic aircraft turns 50. Explore its origins, prestige clientele and why the famous aircraft ...