We had a great time meeting people and sharing the story of WNY aviation and aerospace at the Geneseo Air Show at the National Warplane Museum on July
First Curtiss C-46 Commando Delivered, July 13, 1942
On this day in 1942 the Curtiss-Wright Corporation delivered the first C–46 Commando to the Army Air Force. The C-46 becomes famous for its use in the
July 10th, 1935, Larry Bell founds Bell Aircraft
On this day in 1935 Lawrence Dale Bell founded the Bell Aircraft Corporation in Buffalo, New York, one of America's most accomplished aircraft
July 2, 1943, First Tuskegee Score
On this day in 1943 1st Lieutenant Charles Blakesly Hall, United States Army Air Corps, 99th Fighter Squadron, becomes the first member of the famed
First Un-powered Flight of Bell X-2, June 27, 1952
First un-powered flight of the Bell X-2, June 27, 1952. Read more about this flight at This Day in Aviation.
Thunder of Niagara 2018 Air Show
The museum booth at the Thunder of Niagara Air Show, June 8 -10, 2018, was a popular spot for air show visitors with the Bell Rocket Belt and Bell
WNY Hardware on NASA InSight Mars Mission
NASA's latest mission to Mars, InSight, is scheduled for launch Saturday, May 5th. The second stage of the Atlas V launch vehicle is steered by
78th Anniversary of the Curtiss C-46 Commando’s First Flight
March 26th marks the 78th anniversary of the first flight of the Curtiss C-46 Commando, at the time the largest twin engine aircraft in the world.
March 12, 1907 – AEA Redwing Launches Curtiss Legacy
March 12th marked 110 years since the first flight of the Aerial Experiment Association (AEA) "Red Wing" on Keuka Lake in Hammondsport, NY. Glenn