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Historic
The life of Albrecht Johann Bellstedt
Many Luftwaffe pilots flew Junkers Ju 88 bombers in World War Two. Chris Goss recounts the career of one who flew the type as a long range fighter with great success, and some controversy
Queen of the Hurricanes
Tara Leggett reflects on the life of Elizabeth ‘Elsie’ MacGill, the resilient Canadian branded ‘Queen of the Hurricanes’
Storm Eunice destroys beloved neighbourhood Venom
A de Havilland DH 112 Venom, once on display at Grove technology park near Wantage, Oxfordshire, has been destroyed by Storm Eunice
The ‘Candy Bomber’ Gail Halvorsen has passed away aged 101
Colonel Gail Seymour Halvorsen, better known as the 'Candy Bomber', has died at the age of 101…
Vampires and Venoms of the Iraqi Air Force
In its September 30, 1955 issue ‘The Aeroplane’ had a fascinating article based on a visit to Iraq to see the latest jet equipment used by the country’s air force
Military
Germany to send Patriot air defence battery to Ukraine
Following last month’s announcement that the US government would supply a Patriot air defence battery to Ukraine, the White House revealed on January 5 that Germany will also donate one of its own systems to the war-torn country
First Algerian Be-200ChS seaplane unveiled in Russia
The first Beriev Be-200ChS (Be-200ES) amphibious aircraft ordered by Algeria has been publicly unveiled in Russia prior to it undergoing flight tests
Russia receives more Su-57s as production ramps up
Russia’s state-owned Rostec State Corporation announced on December 28, 2022, that another batch of serial production-standard Sukhoi Su-57 fifth-generation multi-role stealth fighters has been handed over to the Russian Ministry of Defence
Commercial
Flight Training Guide: Emirates’ call for new cadets
While the Emirates Flight Training Academy hasn’t been entirely immune to the fallout from the pandemic, the pilot school continues to welcome new recruits, as Richard Schuurman finds out
Flight Training Guide: When dreams take flight
Airbus A320 captain Faraz Sheikh shares his remarkable journey to the flight deck
Flight Training Guide: Flight school focus
Pilot training schools come in all shapes and sizes, but there are common themes. Thomas Haynes visited Skyborne Airline Academy to find out what prospective cadets can expect
Orange2Fly A320 stall-protection activated on approach to Muscat
The jet’s automation kicked in to prevent the aircraft from stalling
Behind the scenes of Qantas' Antarctic flights
Owen Zupp, a former Qantas Boeing 747 pilot, explains how the Aussie flag carrier brought the Flying Kangaroo to the frozen continent
Flight Simulation
Orbx’s Landmarks: Brisbane City Pack
The product under review here was developed by the team responsible for Landmarks Singapore and London. This time their talents have been focused on one of the oldest cities in Australia, Brisbane.
Van Nuys Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator Out Now
The latest US destination to be released by Orbx is KVNY Van Nuys Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
