Prior to the introduction of flight computers, pilots relied solely upon analog instruments to ensure their safety. A smooth and successful flight depended upon the accuracy of dash-mounted altimeters ...

My cousin’s husband used to be a test pilot in the U.S. Air Force. In fact, at one point he ran the test pilot office at Edwards Air Force Base, and retired a full bird colonel. He’s the real deal.

In late 1955, the Breitling brand name above a stylised winged logo appeared on the dial of models available to non-AOPA customers. The Navitimer grew up alongside the burgeoning civil aviation ...

With this week’s launch of the Navitimer B01 Chronograph 46 U.S. Limited Edition (US$11,900), Breitling updated its historic pilot’s watch with a dark and stealthy aesthetic. Limited to 300 pieces ...

Breitling is now a serious heavyweight in the watch business. In the last few years, a change of management, a refocus on its USPs and a fairly faultless run of new launches has helped nudge it from a ...