The Short SB.6 Seamew first flew on August 23, 1953, as Britain's carrier-based anti-submarine aircraft. Limited production ...

In summary: McDonnell Douglas (née Douglas) built the DC-8 with four engines because the 1950s demanded it: for power, safety ...

The British-made De Havilland DH106 1A Comet became the first scheduled passenger jet plane in 1952, but vanished from the skies after deadly crashes. Now aviation enthusiasts have brought one ...

What became known as “ The Battle of Palmdale ” was a massive embarrassment for the Air Force, although it resulted in no ...

Arrows show the approximate locations where the TWA and United planes crashed into the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. The ...

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) are a hallmark of the transforming mission of the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command as it embraces the ...

For the US Air Force, the T-38 prepares students for high-performance combat aviation in wide-open airspace. Meanwhile, the T-45 emphasizes the challenges of carrier operations.

As military technology evolves, aircraft come and go. But what about the Hawker Hunter? The jet is still in service and has ...

The 747 AAC was designed to act as an airborne base, carrying 10 microfighters, refueling them mid-flight, and retrieving ...

For over thirty years, the McDonnell Douglas T-45C Goshawk has been used to train student pilots for the US Navy and the US Marine Corps. Adapted from the British BAE Hawk, the T-45 was redesigned for ...

In a world where air power means everything, one country reigns supreme. See the cutting-edge technology and strategic ...