Air Age Media Inc, based in
Wilton, Connecticut
Wilton is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town population was 18,503. In 2017, it was the sixth-wealthiest town per capita in Connecticut, the wealthiest U.S. state per capita.
Officially recog ...
is the largest
multimedia
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publisher
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of information for enthusiasts of
radio-control cars, planes, helicopters 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 12 websites and RCX, the world's largest
radio control
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expo
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Events and venues
* World's fair, a large international public exposition
* Singapore Expo, convention and exposition venue
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. Air Age Media’s network of category-leading magazines reaches about
125,000 readers/month across the full age spectrum, from young action-sports fans to seasoned modelers.
Air Age Media was founded in 1929 as a family business by George C. Johnson in
New York City
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with the launch of ''
Model Airplane News''.
Air Age Media is still family owned and operated in Wilton, CT.
Publications
Radio Control
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Model Airplane News''
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Radio Control Car Action
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Backyard Fyer''
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RC Boat Modeler''
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X Nitro RC''
Diecast
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Die Cast X''
Aviation
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Flight Journal''
External links
Air Age Media''Radio Control Car Action'' magazineThe Radio Control Show
Companies based in Fairfield County, Connecticut
Publishing companies of the United States
Publishing companies established in 1929
Aviation mass media
1929 establishments in New York City