In January 2024, Vintage Aviation News first reported on the ambitious vision to resurrect one of the most extraordinary aircraft in aviation history-the Dornier Do X. In that article, we explored the ...

Southwest Industrial Rigging moved a massive Martin Mars flying boat 150 miles at night to its new home in Tucson, Arizona. Western Star Trucks has been entrusted with another piece of America’s ...

The early era, 1912-1928 -- The golden era, 1928-1945 -- The post-war era, 1945-present -- Lesser known flying boats and amphibians -- Flying boat and amphibian design concepts -- Three glossaries -- ...

The U.S. military has employed a wide variety of aircraft over the years to transport troops, deliver cargo, and engage in combat. Perhaps no aircraft in its historical fleet, however, is more random ...

Click to open image viewer. In 1911, Glenn Curtiss was awarded the prestigious Collier Trophy for the development of the hydroaeroplane, a land airplane mounted on floats. In 1913, Curtiss developed ...

TUCSON, Arizona (KGUN) — A big — really big — piece of aviation history has been crawling along Pima County roads the past few days. It’s part of the largest flying boat that ever made regular flights ...