Since the beginnings of aircraft production, pilots have been flying air tours to show off aircraft capabilities and share their passion for aviation. This September, the New Mexico Pilots Association sponsors a Centennial Air Tour of historic and modern aircraft.
Pilots and crew will fly a circle route, landing at community airports for commemorative celebrations. Stops include Grants/Milan, Santa Fe, Tucumcari, Roswell, Carlsbad, Dona Ana County, and Socorro. The public is invited to experience aviation history first hand; viewing aircraft and interacting with pilots and crew.
The tour highlights historic aviators, aircraft, and significant NM aviation events such as the first use of aircraft in a US military mission, the “Flying Farmers”, Charles Lindbergh’s aerial archeology, the first airmail route, and the futuristic Spaceport.
Aviation is critical to the state economy and transportation network, supporting businesses, military, and community health and emergency services.




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