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Honoring Aviation Pioneers: Collier, Harmon, Mackay and Wright Brothers Trophy Winners

National Aviation Hall of Fame and National Aeronautic Association share the legacies of Charlie Bolden, Olive Ann Beech, Russ Meyer, Hap Arnold, Joe Engle and Jimmy Doolittle
The Inspiration Behind Our Supersonic Goals

Boom engineers share what inspires them about the return of supersonic commercial travel.
What is SAF? Sustainable Aviation Fuel 101

Sustainable Aviation Fuel, or SAF, is a vital tool for making air travel more sustainable. Read on for a primer about how your next flight might be powered by sources ranging from food and forestry waste to carbon from the atmosphere.
From Bomber to Supersonic Testbed: Explore the XB-70 Valkyrie with the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

Conceived in the 1950s as a strategic nuclear bomber, the XB-70 Valkyrie became a supersonic research aircraft in the 1960s.
Why Choose Aerospace?

Boom engineers share what inspired them to pursue careers in aerospace.
What Is Wind Tunnel Testing?

From speed skaters to spacecraft, engineers use wind tunnel tests to design for optimal aerodynamics and performance.

Honoring Aviation Pioneers: Collier, Harmon, Mackay and Wright Brothers Trophy Winners