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United Nation of Air Forces »

By Stacey Commer | July 4, 2004

In this age of multinational forces -- peacekeeping and otherwise -- it is more important than ever for military pilots to practice with aviators from other countries. Once a year, in a huge, Canadian military reservation, aircraft from around the world join forces in simulated combat to prepare for future battles. More

SpaceShipOne Launch in Mojave:
Gallery Two (Launch Day) »

By Glenn Pew | June 21, 2004

Previously, AVweb brought you a gallery of behind-the-scenes photos from the SpaceShipOne launch preparations. Today we're back with photos from the actual launch, the flight, and the celebrations afterward. More

SpaceShipOne Launch in Mojave:
Gallery One (Pre-Launch) »

By Glenn Pew | June 20, 2004

AVweb was on-site in the burning-hot Mojave Desert to watch the historic launch of SpaceShipOne. Have a look around the launch site with these photos taken during Sunday's preparations, then check out our launch day gallery . More

Tourist Flight Returns to Antarctica's Mount Erebus »

By Miles Clarke | May 23, 2004

There are many "out and back" flights you can take -- ranging from a simple, local, sightseeing flight to the supersonic (and no longer available) Concorde flights offered at places like Oshkosh. But a unique and amazing flight can be had that goes to the bottom of the world to see a volcano among the glaciers. More

The DreamLaunch Tour: Greenville and Atlanta »

By Jamail Larkins | March 10, 2004

Jamail Larkins is touring the United States as part of The DreamLaunch Tour, a "barnstorming" effort to get youngsters in middle schools and high schools thinking about careers in aviation. Jamail continues the tour in Greenville, S.C., and Atlanta, Ga. More

The DreamLaunch Tour: Orlando and Greenville »

By Jamail Larkins | February 22, 2004

Jamail Larkins is touring the United States as part of The DreamLaunch Tour, a "barnstorming" effort to get youngsters in middle schools and high schools thinking about careers in aviation. Every few weeks AVweb will publish his travel journal, as well as the winning essays of students from the schools he visits. Essay winners get a ride with Jamail in a Cirrus SR20, bringing full-circle Jamail's aviation journey that started with a flight at age 12 with the EAA Young Eagles program. Jamail began the tour in Orlando, Fla., and Greenville, S.C. More

2003 Year In Review »

By Mary Grady | December 31, 2003

It was a year of firsts and lasts, summer dreams and winter fears. Aviators launched new ideas filled with hope, and watched in sadness as doors closed and airplanes flew for the last time. But with 100 years to look back on, that rearward glance seemed to inspire everyone to look ahead with confidence to another 100 years of spectacular achievements aloft. AVweb presents a brief look at the top aviation stories of 2003. More

Renewed Hope: The Search For Captain Scott Speicher »

By Stacey Commer | July 16, 2003

Shot down over Iraq during the first Gulf War, Navy Captain Scott Speicher was never found, nor was his body recovered. Recent evidence suggests he may have survived, however, thus beginning an ongoing fight to convince the U.S. government to step up efforts to find him. More