Blackbird Flight Wear Inc.

Blackbird Flight Wear Inc. Aviation Themed Clothing Brand The History of Blackbird Flight Wear Inc. (Airborn Flight Wear)

It was 1990. Airborn Flightware was born! (Airborn Flight Wear).

The television channels were filled with images of our brave military fighting in what came to be known as Desert Storm. Airborn was introduced to the Blackbird line by a sales rep at the Javits Center in New York in the early 1990’s. The Airborn proprietors were attracted to the powerfully bold designs. They marveled at the impeccable ability of the artist who - by hand – stippled such detailed a

nd spectacular images of aircraft. The addition of the Blackbird line immediately made an impact on the Airborn name. As Airborn thrived, Blackbird began to face ownership concerns. As a result, Airborn purchased the licensing rights to print and manufacture the Blackbird line, which led to the ultimate purchasing of the Blackbird firm in the late 1990’s. This purchase led to in-house embroidery, which enhanced their position in the aviation/military apparel business. Airborn and Blackbird were synonymous. As their presence at air shows increased throughout the United States, they developed a loyal customer base and following at home and abroad. Due to the prominent brand and devoted fan base, Airborn Flightware was purchased in December 2016 by two young entrepreneurs and reborn as Blackbird Flight Wear Inc. Currently operating in Farmingdale, New York, the firm continues to manufacture its products in the USA and serve its fans across the globe!

✈️ Made for Big Dreams.The Blackbird Flight Wear Kids Collection was created for young aviation enthusiasts who are alwa...
06/04/2026

✈️ Made for Big Dreams.

The Blackbird Flight Wear Kids Collection was created for young aviation enthusiasts who are always looking skyward.

Comfortable, durable, and packed with aviation-inspired designs, these tees are perfect for airshows, family adventures, and everyday wear.

🛒 Shop the Kids Collection today and inspire the next generation of aviators.

Not all superheroes wear capes.Some wear aviation tees and spend their weekends looking up.Designed for the dreamers, ex...
06/02/2026

Not all superheroes wear capes.

Some wear aviation tees and spend their weekends looking up.

Designed for the dreamers, explorers, and future pilots, our Kids Collection celebrates a love of flight from an early age.

🚁 Ready for their next adventure?
Shop now and discover their new favorite aviation tee.

06/01/2026

Airshow season looks fun from the outside…

But behind every Blackbird booth is an entire operation built to survive the road. ✈️

Massive crates.
Mobile inventory.
Cross-country logistics.
Storm prep.
Long nights loading and unloading gear from one show to the next.

Those black Blackbird totes aren’t just for looks either — they’re how people know they’re getting authentic Blackbird merchandise no matter where we land across the country.

Rain, wind, dust, microbursts… airshows can throw just about anything at you, so everything we build has to be ready for it.

And yes… apparently Greg is willing to ship himself inside the crates if customs gets difficult enough. 😅

Every adventure starts with imagination.From watching their first airshow to learning every aircraft by name, young avia...
05/31/2026

Every adventure starts with imagination.

From watching their first airshow to learning every aircraft by name, young aviation fans deserve apparel that's as bold as their dreams.

The Blackbird Flight Wear Kids Collection combines aviation-inspired designs with everyday comfort for the next generation of flight enthusiasts.

✈️ Explore the collection and let their passion take flight.

✈️ Future aviators start here.Big dreams deserve gear that keeps up. The Blackbird Flight Wear Kids Collection is made f...
05/29/2026

✈️ Future aviators start here.

Big dreams deserve gear that keeps up. The Blackbird Flight Wear Kids Collection is made for young aviation enthusiasts who look to the sky and imagine what's possible.

Whether they're plane spotters, airshow fans, or future pilots in the making, these designs help them wear their passion with pride.

🚀 Shop the Kids Collection today.

05/28/2026

A lot of people only see the finished shirt.

What they don’t see is all the testing behind the scenes to make sure the final product actually lives up to the Blackbird name. ✈️

Different print methods.
Different materials.
Different finishing techniques.

We’re constantly experimenting to make the artwork look sharper, feel better, and last longer without losing the detail that makes these designs special in the first place.

That’s the part we genuinely enjoy — dialing everything in until the artwork doesn’t just sit *on* the shirt… it feels like part of it.

When you zoom in and can still see the texture of the fabric coming through the print while keeping that bold artwork intact?

That’s when you know you nailed it.

05/27/2026

When the world shut down in 2020, so did airshows.

And for a company built around the airshow community… that could’ve been the end of Blackbird.

At the time, airshows were the heartbeat of the business. No crowds, no events, no flight lines — just uncertainty.

But instead of giving up, we adapted.

We focused on rebuilding the company from the inside out. Tightening operations, investing in new products, improving e-commerce, and preparing for the day aviation events came back.

And when they finally did?

The support from this community was unbelievable.

The years that followed became some of the biggest in Blackbird history.

That experience taught us something important:
If this brand could survive a global shutdown and come back stronger, there’s not much we can’t figure out together.

And honestly, that’s because of all of you who continued supporting Blackbird through it all. ✈️

This Memorial Day, we remember the men and women who served, sacrificed, and gave everything for something greater than ...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember the men and women who served, sacrificed, and gave everything for something greater than themselves. 🇺🇸

Aviation history was built by people willing to push beyond fear, beyond limits, and beyond what most thought was possible.

At Blackbird, that legacy is something we’ll always respect and never take for granted.

Today is about honoring those stories, those missions, and the people behind them.

Memorial Day weekend just got better 🇺🇸✈️Our biggest aviation sale of the season is officially live — 15% OFF sitewide o...
05/24/2026

Memorial Day weekend just got better 🇺🇸✈️

Our biggest aviation sale of the season is officially live — 15% OFF sitewide on the aircraft designs aviation fans can’t get enough of.

From legendary warbirds to modern fighters, now’s the time to grab your next favorite tee, hoodie, or hat before airshow season hits full throttle.

No code needed — your discount is automatically applied at checkout.

09/24/2024

Address

25 Louis Street
Hicksville, NY
11801

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+15169670646

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