During World War II, Sweetwater’s Avenger Field was the primary home of a program that trained women to fly military planes.

Sitting down to write my last Farmer Focus is surprisingly challenging, not least because when it all began back in February 2019, I thought at best I could be making a commitment that would last for ...

Flying Machine Brewing Company in Wilmington is partnering with the N.C. First in Freedom Festival for a beer that honors North Carolina history. The limited-edition First in Freedom Battlefield ...

Lockheed Martin has selected the Robinson Helicopter R66 NxG as its platform offer for the US Army’s Flight School Next training competition. With fellow bidder M1 Support Services having already ...

Texas-based Helicopter Institute has been awarded a follow-on contract by the US Navy (USN) for pilot training services that runs until 2030. An extension of the existing Contractor Operated Pilot ...

In the 1950s the Navy and Army worked on small VTOL machines to make troops go airborne. They worked, just not well enough. By Nicholas Slayton Updated Jan 1, 2026 12:53 PM EST For decades the United ...

When it comes to swords, Fan Shisan’s no slouch. An influencer from China’s Sichuan Province, his short-form video content is swarming with handcrafted blades — sometimes literally. Case in point, Fan ...

Taking flight with confidence: unlocking the full potential of the DJI Mini 4 Pro through smart settings and beginner-friendly tips. Pixabay, zanychew The DJI Mini 4 Pro has quickly established itself ...

Have you ever wanted to own your own flying car, hoverboard, or Jetpack? Well now you can! That statement may sound like an ad, but it isn't! You can actually go out and buy one of these flying ...

After building a flying jet bike and hoverboard, Franky Zapata has created a futuristic drone. But he’s really selling an ancient fantasy like the one pictured above. “It’s being able to fly all by ...

One of our travel reporters flew basic economy from LA to NYC on American Airlines. Another reporter took a basic economy flight from Salt Lake City to NYC on Delta. Both had more spacious seats than ...