1997 in aviation

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This is a list of aviation-related events from 1997:

Events

• March 17–May 28 Linda Finch, pilot, aviation historian, and San Antonio, Texas businesswoman, flying a restored and specially equipped 62-year-old Lockheed Electra 10E, recreates the 1937 Amelia Earhart flight to circumnavigate the globe solo. Her attempt was successful, taking 73 days. She touched down in Oakland, California.

First flights

August

• August 22 - AASI Jetcruzer 500

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