“As we endeavor to tell stories about innovations occurring right now in aerospace, Textron eAviation’s loan of a Pipistrel Velis Electro allows us to explore the topic of sustainability efforts in aviation,” said Roger Connor, a curator at the National Air and Space Museum.
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Museum to hold fundraiser right before Cleveland National Air Show
Happening the night before the official start of Cleveland National Air Show weekend, the event provides support to IWASM’s work to preserve, educate, and inspire our communities about the role of women in all areas of air and space, according to officials with the museum, which is inside Cleveland’s Burke Lakefront Airport.
The search for Amelia Earhart continues — in her hometown
The Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum will host two free programs that bring experts in the search for Amelia’s plane to her Atchison, Kansas, hometown during the annual Amelia Earhart Festival.
Museum’s annual Classic Car Show ready to roll
Vintage vehicles are preparing to converge on the grounds of Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (KMHT) in New Hampshire, home to the Aviation Museum of N.H. and its annual Classic Car Show.
Historic aviation photo collection unveiled at Wisconsin museum
The collection includes photographs of both rare and common aircraft, civilian and military, experimentals, and one-of-a-kinds, plus candid moments that highlight Leo Kohn’s dedication and passion for documenting aviation history, according to officials at the Kelch Aviation Museum.
High school plane-building program gets $10,000 boost
The grant will be used to match public donations to Take Flight of any size up to a total of $10,000 during the upcoming statewide NH Gives campaign, a one-day online fundraising effort that takes place June 11-12, 2024.
Video: Memorial Day fly-over
Each year, the Warhawk Air Museum in Nampa, Idaho, organizes a Memorial Day formation warbird flight over cemeteries, hospitals, and sites around Boise, Idaho, to honor military members we have lost.
1947 Aeronca champion grand prize in museum sweepstakes
The Dakota Territory Air Museum bought this Aeronca back from the 2019 sweepstakes winner.
Museum of Flight awards $276,000 in scholarships
The scholarships are awarded each year to students who have participated in The Museum of Flight’s education programs or are enrolled in Raisbeck Aviation High School, according to museum officials.