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Norwegian MiG-15 repainted in surprising scheme
The Norwegian Air Force Historical Squadron has repainted its two-seat MiG-15UTI — more precisely, a Polish-built SB Lim-2 — from its former Soviet colours into a surprising US Air Force scheme.
Flying aboard a British Airways VC10
To mark the 30th anniversary of retirement from British Airways’ service, in 'Airliner World's' March 2011 issue Tom Allett provided a personal memory of one of the type’s last charter flights
USAF E-4B to make appearance at RIAT
Organisers of the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) have revealed a ‘big’ addition to the aircraft line-up for this year's show in the shape of a US Air Force E-4B Nightwatch.
Bristol Bulldog replica airborne in Oregon after 24-year build
Ed Storo took his Bristol Bulldog replica up for a successful maiden flight on June 28 at Independence State Airport, Oregon, 24 years after construction began.
Saab receives order for two GlobalEyes from Sweden
Saab signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) on June 30 for the GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft
Keeping Europe's last airworthy B-17 Sally B in the air
Sally B has been delighting crowds for over four decades, Chris Gilson learns what keeps her in the air
Swedish Caravelle on the move
Sud Aviation Caravelle SE-DAF, formerly part of the Arlanda Aviation Collection in Sweden, has been donated to Turku Airport in Finland, where it will be displayed in a Finnair livery.
BOAC and British Airways VC10s
Stephen Skinner profiles the VC10 in service with BOAC and British Airways.
Tanking and Transport, the VC10 Way
In its final year of RAF service Paul E Eden in Aviation News’ August 2013 issue looked back over the VC10s career in uniform
BREAKING: More US F-35 squadrons for UK
US President Joe Biden revealed a range of measures to bolster US forces in Europe in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Final two CH-47Fs delivered to Australia
A USAF-operated C-5M Super Galaxy has delivered the final two of an additional four CH-47F Chinooks to the Australian Army
Bergamo Airport v2 Released
Aerosoft has announced Airport Bergamo V2 XP for X-Plane 11 is out now. Developed by Tailstrike Designs and Windsock Simulations, the package is a ground-up rebuild of the original airport released in 2019.
The VC10’s key design features…and the reasons it failed
Vickers built the VC10 to BOAC’s very specific requirements for certain routes and while it met those goals, these strengths were its weaknesses in being too niche to have wider appeal to airlines like the Boeing 707 achieved. The February 10, 1961 edition of ‘The Aeroplane and Astronautics’ assessed the design features of this new jetliner
E-3 Sentry versus E-7 Wedgetail
The US Air Force has recently announced the Boeing E-7 Wedgetail as a replacement for the venerable Boeing E-3 Sentry. Combat Aircraft Journal compares the two aircraft
Captivating colour photos of VC10 route-proving flights
More than half a century ago, BOAC was offering a select group of invited guests from the industry, politics and the news media on Vickers VC10 route-proving flights ahead of its entry into service. Bruce Hales-Dutton speaks to a few of those involved in making the marathon operation happen in a report that is illustrated with stunning colour photos
Airbus lands first Central Asian A350F order
A purchase agreement was inked yesterday (June 28) for the Airbus A350F by an operator based in Azerbaijan – a first such order for the type from the Central Asia and CIS region
Southend Vulcan to go ‘under cover’
Avro Vulcan B.2 XL426, maintained in ground running condition at London Southend Airport by the Vulcan Restoration Trust (VRT), is to be returned to the airport’s Hangar 6 later this summer.
Why flying a Hawker Hurricane is a "spine-tingling" experience
As a Hawker Hurricane superfan, Darren Harbar never thought he’d achieve his ultimate ambition of flying in the famous fighter, let alone in formation with another. That lifetime ambition has now been achieved thanks to a new proposition from Hurricane Heritage
Gulf War VC10s in Operations Granby and Desert Storm
Stephen Skinner details British VC10 involvement, as both a tanker and transport platform, in Operations Granby and Desert Storm
In-Flight Interview: Commander of Belgium's new A400M Squadron
Less than two years after receiving its first Airbus A400M, CT-01 in October 2020, 20 Squadron of the 15 Wing, Belgian Air Force, received its penultimate aircraft, CT-07 on May 11 2022. Maj Steven Vandervorst explains from CT-07's flightdeck what the unit has been up to since taking delivery of the A400M from Airbus.
ILA Berlin 2022: Germany turns to US in quest to modernise military aviation
Germany’s biennial showcase aerospace event, the Innovation and Leadership in Aerospace (ILA) Berlin Airshow, took place at Schönefeld Airfield from June 22-26. The event regards itself as the European air and trade show during the Farnborough year, but ILA Berlin 2022 – played out against the backdrop of the Ukraine War – was predominately about Germany
US Army awards $2.28bn multi-year Black Hawk contract to Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft has been awarded a multi-year contract by the US Army - worth $2,278,598,185 - for the acquisition of up to 255 H-60M Black Hawks
Chipmunk for Microsoft Flight Simulator Ready for Take-Off
Aeroplane Heaven has announced the de Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
Canada’s Fairey Firefly returns to the air
The Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum’s Fairey Firefly AS.6 WH632 made its first flight in around eight years on June 24.
Romania approves purchase of second-hand F-16s from Norway
The Romanian government has approved the draft law to purchase 32 second-hand Lockheed Martin F-16AM/BM (MLU) Fighting Falcons from Norway, with plans to operate the multi-role fighters – which were recently retired from Royal Norwegian Air Force service – for at least ten years
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