On 22 May 1946, prototype of the DHC-1 Chipmunk training aircraft successfully performed its maiden flight. The DHC-1 Chipmunk was the first post-war aircraft designed by de Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd. Developed shortly after […]
Project NYX is the British Army’s concept demonstrator programme, launched in November 2025 by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) in cooperatioon with UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) as the delivery agent. The initiative aims to […]
MSW Votec 252T (c/n 05-001, HB-YMU), a prototype Swiss aerobatic aircraft, preparing for take-off for a flying display during Flugtage Fricktal-Schupfart 2018 air show, Schupfart, July 2018. The Votec 252T is a single-engine aerobatic and […]
From 8 June to 4 July 2026, Armée de l’Air et de l’Espace (the French Air and Space Force) will deploy personnel and aircraft to the United States to take part in the celebrations marking […]
On 15 May 1918, the first scheduled and regular airmail service in the United States officially commenced, connecting New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. The first regular domestic airmail service was operated by the […]
On 11 May 2026, the French company Dassault Aviation published a press release on its website announcing its collaboration with Otto Hydraulik Bremen Societas Europaea (OHB SE) and other European partners on a proposal for […]
Viking Dragonfly Mk I (c/n 01/82, D-EJUL), exhibited at Luftfahrtmuseum Wernigerode, June 2018. The Dragonfly, one of the most interesting amateur-designed light aircraft, performed its maiden flight on 16 June 1980. The aeroplane was developed […]
On 2 May 2026, the gates of Hangar 3 at the Plzeň-Líně airfield once again opened to visitors, showcasing the historic aircraft belonging to the Classic Trainers association. This year, the event was also linked […]
On 8 May 1927, Charles Nungesser and François Coli began their transatlantic flight attempt, flying the Levasseur PL.8. In April 1913, the Daily Mail officially launched a transatlantic flight competition. The editorial office offered a […]
Boeing and the United States Navy have reached a significant milestone with the first flight of an operational Boeing MQ-25A Stingray. This signals tangible progress towards routine carrier operations and a broader shift in naval […]
All content on this page is copyrighted © 2018-2026 Afterburner - The Aviation Magazine