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Helicopter Pilot Flew Unarmed Huey And Saved Dozens Of Soldiers’ Lives In 1965 Vietnam

Retired Army Col. Bruce P. Crandall, 93, who repeatedly flew his unarmed helicopter through heavy fire into the Ia Drang Valley in Vietnam to bring out wounded soldiers, died at his Tempe, Ariz., home on May 31. The Congressional Medal of Honor Society announc

Aircraft Impacted The Rock-Covered Hillside In A Left-Wing-Low Flight Attitude

On May 7, 2026, about 1055 pacific daylight time (PDT), a Cessna 182T airplane, N227TF, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Armistead, California. The flight instructor and the pilot receiving instruction were fatally injured. The airplane w

Landing Accidents And Incidents On Runways During Heavy Rain

The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday called on ‌the Federal Aviation Administration to revise how it assesses runway conditions during heavy rainfall, citing safety risks of airplanes skidding off the runway, according to Reuters.The recommendat

Confrontation At Spruce Creek Fly In Leads To Criminal Charges

A routine evening inside one of aviation's most famous residential communities took an unexpected turn. Authorities say a dispute between an HOA president and a 12-year-old boy escalated into allegations of child abuse and bicycle theft. The incident has spark

Historic Aviation Event Marks First Airshow In Three Decades Ahead Of America’s 250th Birthday

Aviation returns to Texarkana after a 30 year absence as the region prepares for a landmark celebration tied to America 250. The upcoming airshow at Texarkana Regional Airport will showcase military precision, historic warbirds, and modern aerial demonstration

Attack Drones Posed Immediate Threat To Maritime Traffic

U.S. forces intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones launched by Iran toward the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf neighbors, June 5, according to CENTCOM. Iran fired seven ballistic missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain hours after U.S. Central Command

$1.5 Billion Purchase Helps New Zealand Boost Defense Strength

The United States has approved the sale of five Seahawk maritime helicopters to New Zealand for a total of $1.5 billion, according to Reuters. "The U.S. Department of State has made a determination approving a possible foreign military sale to the government o

A Paratrooper Returns To Hallowed Ground

Fourteen years after an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan took both of his legs and nearly his life, former 82nd Airborne Division paratrooper Jon Harmon is preparing for a moment few thought possible. On June 7, the 32-year-old veteran will jump from

Features Unique And Iconic Aircraft Built And Flown During First Half-Century Of Aviation

The Vintage in Review showcase and interview series is returning to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2026, featuring unique and iconic aircraft that were built and flown during the first half-century of aviation. The showcase will take place July 20-24 at the Intervi

NASA’s Quiet Supersonic Demonstrator Has Entered A New Phase Of Flight Testing

For decades, supersonic flight over land has faced a major obstacle: the sonic boom. Now, NASA’s X-59 has taken a significant step toward changing that reality. Its first supersonic flight marks the beginning of a critical chapter in the effort to make high sp