Diamond Aircraft’s all-electric eDA40 completes maiden flight
Diamond Aircraft announced that it has successfully completed the first flight of its eDA40 electric aircraft. The eDA40 is…
Sports Aviation
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Dive into the exciting world of sports aviation, including air races, aerobatics, and thrilling aviation competitions.
Dozens of hot air balloons gather near Barcelona for the European Balloon Festival
Between July 6 and 9, 2023, weather permitting, dozens of hot air balloons will be soaring daily over…
Patrouille de France aerobatic team unveils new livery for 70th anniversary
The Alpha Jets of the Patrouille de France were adorned with a new livery to celebrate the 70th…
Where are our jetpacks?
For more than a century now the jetpack has been a staple of science fiction. From 1930s comics…
FAA revokes pilots’ licenses after unsuccessful Red Bull plane swap attempt
The pilots behind Red Bull’s plane swap stunt in April 2022 have had their licenses revoked by the…
Red Bull plane swap stunt unsuccessful as one plane spins out of control
Red Bull’s stunt attempt to be aviation history’s first recorded plane swap proved unsuccessful when one of the…
Top 10 weirdest aviation sports
From people who walk on the wings of a speeding aircraft to those who race in jetpacks, the…
Is the future of air races electric? Pulitzer race revival set for 2023
Could electric air races be a way to drive forward the development of new aviation technologies and help…
History hour: The long tradition of air display teams
Air display teams are a common sight in many celebrations. From aviation air shows to military parades and…
Why do airlines spend so much on sports sponsorship?
Airlines are often major sponsors of large sports events and spend vast amounts of money to participate and…
Australia to host Air Race World Championship events
For the first time in 12 years, Australia will host Air Race World Championship events in November 2022. …
The Flying Doctor! How a Norfolk GP built his own Red Baron Fokker triplane
Some people make models of vintage aircraft. Others build their own full-sized First World War fighter aircraft to…
How well do you know sports aviation? | Quiz
Sports aviation covers a range of aerial activities, including skydiving, aerobatics and paragliding to name just a few.…
Red Bull pilots aim to wow with daredevil mid-air plane swap stunt
The daredevils at Red Bull have come up with their next mad-cap aerial stunt. On April 24, 2022,…