MinhJet

06/30/2026

Very proud.

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A defining piece of National Championship Air Races history has earned a permanent home at the Smithsonian. ✈️

The Aero L-39C Albatros "American Spirit," owned and flown by Ed Noel of the Noel Air Race Team, has been donated to the National Air and Space Museum. Between 2002 and 2024, the aircraft achieved eight first-place finishes, nine top-five finishes, and three closed-course speed records.

The L-39 has served as the primary aircraft of our Jet Class since 2002. "American Spirit" now joins the National Collection alongside the Wright brothers' Flyer and will be displayed at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center later this summer.

Congratulations to Ed Noel and the entire Noel Air Race Team on this remarkable honor.

📸: Smithsonian / Mark Avino

05/30/2026

When your jet is built for the pylons, even a routine test flight gets intense! 💨✈️

Prepping American Spirit (Race #5) for a cross-country trek, MinhJet sent her up for a final shake-down. Our test pilot got a little too enthusiastic, climbing so fast he completely POPPED the altimeter! 💥📈

04/02/2026

Busy week completing an annual and tune up for a trip.

02/06/2026

Another trip around the sun means it’s time for an annual inspection and maintenance on this bad boy.

10/18/2025

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Hey Houston! What are your plans this weekend? If you're looking for something awesome to see, our Oshkosh Golden Wrench winner, The Phoenix, will be on display and taking to the skies for demo flights at Wings Over Houston. Don't miss it!

10/18/2025

Our next big project just rolled in! We're stripping this bird down for a new engine ready for racing.

10/14/2025

Tackling the ignition box replacement on this L29!

07/23/2025

07/18/2025

Race #5 pilots receiving their speed record awards from the NAA. Congratulations Rick, Mike and Mark.

07/15/2025

Check out the video from the World Speed Record. Many thanks to all who contributed over the years to this awesome airplane. Go MinhJet!!

NART Team's "American Spirit" Jet Achieves Triple World Speed RecordsHouston, TX - NART is proud to announce that their well renowned Racing Jet #5, "America...