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“Following careful analysis of the B-21’s advanced capabilities, Air Force leadership determined that a two-pilot configuration optimally supports the aircraft’s mission profile...” Source: From a statement made by the Air Force as the new B-21 Raider intercon

A Lifetime Of Leadership And Safety Leaves An Enduring Mark On Aviation

Few people shaped the modern air show industry as profoundly as George Cline. For decades, his leadership helped ensure hundreds of events were conducted with precision, professionalism, and an unwavering focus on safety. His influence reached far beyond the f

Kalamazoo Michigan Museum Saves A-10 With Local Ties From The Boneyard

An A-10 Warthog with Michigan ties has a new home at the Air Zoo in Kalamazoo. The A-10 Thunderbolt II #80-0258 arrived outside of the Flight Discovery Center Wednesday afternoon on two truck trailers; one carrying the wings and the other for the fuselage. The

Also: FAA: SpaceX Stock Off Limits?, NASA OIG v Starliner, Hindenburg Exhibit Reimagined

The long-awaited first flight of the DeltaHawk-powered Piper Seminole DX took place Wednesday morning, less than three weeks before the opening of Oshkosh, marking a significant milestone for both companies. Piper's new configuration combines a pair of contra-

Aero Linx: The Great War Aviation Society The Great War Aviation Society is a registered charity (1117741) dedicated to researching, preserving and sharing information about this trailblazing era in global aviation. We’re always eager to hear from new members

Marker Beacon An electronic navigation facility transmitting a 75 MHz vertical fan or boneshaped radiation pattern. Marker beacons are identified by their modulation frequency and keying code, and when received by compatible airborne equipment, indicate to the

An Amazing Experience Awaits The Chosen Few...

Oshkosh, to us, seems the perfect place to get started on watching aviation recover the past couple of years... and so ANN is putting EXTRA effort and resources into our coverage of Oshkosh 2026... Just a little under 60 days hence (tick-tock!!!). We are now u

Pilot And Mission Commander Capable Of Flying The Aircraft

The U.S. Air Force’s new B-21 Raider intercontinental stealth strategic bomber will operate with a two-person crew, the Air Force announced Thursday. “Following careful analysis of the B-21’s advanced capabilities, Air Force leadership determined that a two-pi

Officials Say Pilot’s Diary Contained Refences To Suicide

Chinese officials said a light aircraft that crashed into a high-rise building in Beijing was caused by the pilot’s “personal reasons” and that he wrote before the crash of ending his life. The aircraft struck a high-rise building in Beijing’s Chaoyang distric

Aviation History Meets Stewart’s Legacy Of Service

This upcoming film highlights the aviation and military legacy of one of America’s most respected actors. The Commemorative Air Force is supporting JIMMY, a new feature exploring Jimmy Stewart’s World War II service and it's lasting impact. The project brings