China's newest aircraft carrier is a major capability and technological jump for its naval forces. But China still has a lot to learn before it can operate carriers like the US, experts say. There's ...

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Modern aircraft flew side-by-side with World War II, Korea and Vietnam-era planes at the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. The course provides the opportunity for ...

If you hear a low rumble from the skies between noon and 1 PM this Saturday, look up. You may see some of the more than 50 vintage and modern aircraft expected to fly over the National Mall—considered ...