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FlyPast Podcast Episode 39
For this episode we're talking to Nicky van der Drift, the Chief Executive at Lincolnshire's International Bomber Command Centre.
DSEI 2021: Airbus proposes H175M for UK’s NMH requirement
Airbus Helicopters has revealed that it intends to offer its H175M super-medium-class utility rotorcraft for the UK Ministry of Defence’s New Medium Helicopter (NMH) requirement
How ex-Walmart boss saved Air New Zealand
If there were ever to be a contest for the worst time to become an airline CEO, January 2020 could be a contender. Greg Foran, Air New Zealand’s chief executive, spoke to Thomas Haynes about his turbulent first 18 months in the job
AFSOC developing MC-130J Amphibious capability
US AIR Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) is moving forward with long-standing plans to develop an amphibious capability for the C-130J Hercules.
DSEI 2021: RAF reveals second Protector RG1 unit
The RAF has revealed that No 13 Squadron ‘The Stabbed Cats’ will be the second operational unit of the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) Protector RG1 remotely piloted air system
DSEI 2021: BAE and Malloy team-up on all-electric T-650 UAS
BAE Systems and Malloy Aeronautics announced plans to explore the development of an all-electric heavy-lift uncrewed air system at the DSEI conference at the ExCeL London Centre in Newham, East London, on September 14
Dates and prices announced for Visit the Vulcan Day, Southend
London Southend Airport is home to the preservation effort of Avro Vulcan XL426. Now, you can see the former Royal Air Force bomber up close at their Visit the Vulcan Day, and even have the opportunity to climb inside the cockpit...
A2A Spitfire Takes Flight in MSFS
A2A Simulations has released the Mk1A Supermarine Spitfire for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Wessex – the beginning of a legend
The Royal Navy operated numerous versions of the Wessex and ‘The Aeroplane and Astronautics’ was there to cover the helicopter’s early days with the Fleet Air Arm with this report from the October 5, 1961 issue
USAF B-2A Spirit damaged in emergency landing
A USAF Northrop Grumman B-2A Spirit stealth bomber assigned to the 509th BW experienced an in-flight malfunction during a routine training mission on September 14 and made an emergency landing at Whiteman AFB
Supersonic sweet spot
United States-based start-up Exosonic aims to have a Mach 1.8-capab le airliner in service by the mid-2030s. As projects aiming for similar continue to fold, Paul E Eden discovered the passion driving this firm’s ambitious high-speed plans as it streaks towards to its goal
Indonesia’s first C-130J-30 in production
After much speculation over the last couple of years, it has finally been confirmed that the Indonesian Air Force has ordered the C-130J Super Hercules
DSEI 2021: BriteCloud set to begin flight trials with US F-16s
Leonardo’s BriteCloud 218 expendable active decoy is quickly progressing towards flight trials with Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Fighting Falcons assigned to the US Air National Guard
DSEI 2021: Leonardo launches 'Team AW149 UK' to support NMH bid
Leonardo announced the launch of Team AW149 UK during the first day of the DSEI conference at the ExCeL London Centre in Newham, East London, on September 14
The kamikaze pilot whose family sacrificed themselves for his career
One of seven children, Hajime Fujii was a fiercely determined individual who reflected the Japanese ethos in World War Two. So shocking was his story that it remained a government held secret for decades…
Fatal Air India Express crash captain ‘did not respond’ to go-around call
The overrun, which led to the deaths of 19 passengers and two pilots, occurred during a repatriation flight
The Air Warrior Podcast Episode 18
Episode 18 of The Air Warrior Podcast speaks with BAE Systems on its Tempest programme, intended to introduce a sixth-generation fighter for the Royal Air Force for the mid-2030s.
New Austrian Destination for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Aerosoft has announced Kufstein-Langkampfen Airfield for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
10-engine US Bomber’s 1951 UK debut
The first arrival in the UK of the USAF’s gargantuan Convair B-36 Peacemaker bomber was covered by ‘The Aeroplane’ 70 years ago, with the reporter suitably impressed
Breeze Airways’ first A220 breaks cover as airline increases order
The airline disclosed an order boost while unveiling a striking scheme for the type
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 60
Welcome to the 60th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
CH-53K recovers MH-60S in first fleet mission success
A Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift transport helicopter was used to successfully recover a damaged US Navy-operated MH-60S Knighthawk from Mount Hogue in the White Mountains of California on September 5
£400m upgrade for RAF C-17As and Chinooks
The UK's Boeing Chinook HC5/HC6 helicopters are to be enhanced with state-of-the-art defensive systems, while the RAF's C-17A Globemaster III fleet will receive a software and hardware upgrade
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