Unlike earlier Soviet Ekranoplan models, the new aircraft can fly at altitudes up to 10,000 feet (3,000 m) and operate in rough sea conditions. Designed for military and emergency relief missions ...

New Hampshire resident John Ricciotti will be the guest presenter at the WACO Aviation Lecture Series. Born to a B-17 crew member and aircraft mechanic, Ricciotti said, “Aviation is in my blood.