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FreightWaves Classics/Pioneers: Women made their marks on aviation history (Part 1 – 1880-1920)

24 March 2022

Blanche Stuart Scott at the controls of an airplane. (Photo: Public Domain/Smithsonian Institution)

International Women’s Day, a global celebration of the economic, political and social achievements of women, began on March 8, 1911. Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in March in the United States since 1987.

To help celebrate Women’s History Month, FreightWaves Classics will continue to profile a number of women who made contributions to transportation during the month of March.

Women have made history...

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Daily Infographic: Airbus launches cargo airline with whale-shaped super transporter

3 February 2022

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FreightWaves Classics: On Veterans Day, recognize sacrifices and also innovations

11 November 2021

A Mack armored vehicle used in World War I. (Photo: Mack Trucks)

Today is the 103rd anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I. It ended at 11:00 p.m. on November 11, 1918.

The total number of military and civilian casualties in World War I was more than 40 million; about 20 million deaths and 21 million wounded. The deaths included 9.7 million military personnel and about 10 million civilians.

Like most wars, the casualties were a tragedy, whether they were on the “right” side or the “wrong” one…

U.S. soldiers in World War I. (Photo: National Archives)

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freightwaves-classics-on-veterans-day-recognize-sacrifices-and-also-innovations

FreightWaves founder acquires Flying, the world’s most read aviation publication

28 July 2021

Craig Fuller, the founder and CEO of FreightWaves, acquired Flying, the world’s most widely read aviation publicationfrom Bonnier Corporation. The American enthusiast publisher has owned Flying for over a decade. Flying is a 94-year-old lifestyle publication that focuses on pilots and aviation.

Inspired by Charles Lindbergh’s successful solo Atlantic crossing, William B. Ziff Sr. launched Popular Aviation 90 years ago. It became Flying. Photos: Flying

The acquisition was announced at the annual...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freightwaves-founder-acquires-flying-the-worlds-most-read-aviation-publication