FAA centenary register
The registered aircraft turning 100 in 2026
Every valid, non-expired US FAA registration in the source with a recorded manufacture year of 1926.
Important: “Registered” does not mean currently flying, airworthy or in original 1926 configuration. The manufacture year is an administrative field and each aircraft needs individual verification.
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Methodology
How the list was made
- Selected valid, non-expired FAA registrations in the 50 states with manufacture year exactly 1926.
- Joined the FAA aircraft reference file for manufacturer, model and category.
- Included the public registered-owner name but not any street address.
Editorial use
What still needs checking
Contact the registered owner and check construction history, identity, condition and recent activity before describing an aircraft as a surviving centenarian.
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