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What we’re watching: The Mechanician

05/27/23

(Courtesy State University Archives) The Wright Brothers didn’t do it alone. Their sister, Katharine Wright, was an essential part of the team. She ran the brothers’ bicycle shop when they were off doing gliding tests in Kitty Hawk. And she was essential when it came to taking care of the Wright Brothers’ business and social →

Aviation history

Aviation treasures returning to National Air & Space Museum

06/27/22

The Smithsonian’s National Air & Space Museum has been closed for a while to reboot with two dozen new exhibits. At least 8 of the galleries are set to open this fall. One of those returning soon is The Wright Brothers & The Invention of the Aerial Age, an update of the popular exhibition of →

Aviation history

Celebrating National Aviation Day

08/19/19

Today (August 19) is National Aviation Day, which celebrates the development of aviation and marks Orville Wright’s birthday. Airports and aviation fans around the country will be noting the day in various ways. At Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), they’ll be celebrating with two events. *From 11:30 a.m to 1:30 p.m. CVG is inviting community →