About Us
Air Age Media is the largest multimedia publisher of information for enthusiasts of radio-control cars, planes and boats. In addition to seven market-leading magazines devoted to RC, aviation and die-cast models, Air Age produces a full line of products including books, special issues, DVDs, a network of 10 websites and RCX, the world's largest radio control expo. Air Age Media's network of category-leading magazines reaches more than 1 million predominantly male readers across the full age spectrum, from young action-sports fans to seasoned modelers.
Timeline
1929 - Air Age Media is founded as a family business by George Johnson, with the launch of Model Airplane News, now the market leader for more than 75 years.
1985 - RC Car Action, the world�s best-selling RC car magazine, is launched.
1987 - RC Boat Modeler is launched as the only magazine for RC boating enthusiasts.
1996 - Flight Journal magazine is launched to bring the history of aviation to life with riveting tales of adventure and technological progress � past, present and future.
2001 - Backyard Flyer is launched as the first magazine devoted to park flyers and home flyers, one of the hottest categories in RC.
2003 - Air Age Media joins forces with Action Media to launch RCX, a hugely successful annual radio control expo, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA.
2004 - Entering the exploding world of die-cast models, Air Age launches Die Cast X as the first magazine to celebrate the passion, power and excitement of the automotive experience through die cast.
2005 - The first-ever Die Cast X Collectors Expo is featured at RCX, attracting thousands of buyers, sellers, traders and collectors.
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